SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- Trulia®, a leading destination for homebuyers
and renters, today announced that Ralph McLaughlin, Housing Economist, has been
promoted to Chief Economist, effective immediately. In this new
role, Ralph will lead Trulia's housing economics research team and
provide house hunters with key insights about the economy, housing
trends, and public policy.
"Having a dedicated research team at Trulia is part of our
commitment to making it easy and enjoyable to find a home. With
Ralph's expertise, we have shed light on how the real estate market
has changed in the last few years, focusing on key consumer issues
like affordability," said Paul
Levine, President of Trulia. "Ralph has been an invaluable
member of our research team, and with this promotion, I am excited
to have him lead the charge and build on the work that has already
been done."
Chief Economist Ralph McLaughlin
added, "As an economist and long-time house hunter, I understand
what buyers, sellers, and renters actually care about and what they
need to know to successfully navigate today's polarized housing
market. Under my leadership, Trulia will continue to explore the
growing divide between the Costly Coasts in the booming West
and Northeast markets versus the Bargain Belt in the
sluggish South and Midwest markets. It's a trend that has important
ramifications for the U.S. economy and housing policy."
Prior to joining Trulia in 2014, Ralph was an Assistant
Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at San Jose State University, where he was the
Director of the Real Estate Development program. He has also worked
as an Assistant Professor in Urban and Regional Planning at the
University of South Australia.
During his time as an academic, his research focused on housing
supply, urban growth, and economic geography. He earned his
Bachelors of Science in Geography and Regional Development at the
University of Arizona and a Ph.D. in
Planning, Policy, and Design with an emphasis in Urban and Regional
Economics from the University of California,
Irvine.
To check out Trulia's latest real estate research, visit
www.trulia.com/blog/trends
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information about properties, neighborhoods and real estate agents.
Additionally, Trulia offers data and information about schools,
crimes, commute times, and the real estate market.
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