Ali Wolf

Ali Wolf is a leading housing economist in the United States, serving as chief economist for Zonda and NewHomeSource. As head of the Economics Department, Wolf manages and analyzes content for Zonda, the largest new home construction data company in North America. She oversees special research projects, collaborates with major homebuilders, and presents nationwide on topics related to the housing market and the broader economy.

Wolf holds a bachelor's degree in economics from The Ohio State University and a master's degree in real estate economics and finance from the London School of Economics. Before joining Zonda, she held positions at Meyers Research and John Burns Real Estate Consulting, gaining experience in housing economics, and worked as a researcher for both the Canadian and UK Parliaments.

Wolf is the creator of Zonda's proprietary indices, including the New Home Pending Sales Index and the New Home Lot Supply Index. Her team has developed reports such as the New Home Market Update, the Lot Supply Index, and the National Outlook, which synthesizes Zonda's data with monthly analysis. Wolf has focused much of her career on understanding prior recessions and has contributed to discussions on generational trends in homebuilding, particularly regarding millennials.

Her expertise in housing policy has led to appearances on podcasts, interviews with national media, and an opinion piece for The New York Times. Wolf has also consulted with the White House on housing policy. She is frequently quoted in national publications including CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Yahoo! Finance, and has appeared on broadcast channels such as Bloomberg TV and Marketplace. Wolf is a regular keynote speaker at industry events and conferences, including the National Association of Home Builders' annual trade show.

Wolf is recognized for her ability to translate complex market data into actionable insights for homebuilders, policymakers, and consumers. Her work in housing market analysis, economic forecasting, and housing policy continues to inform industry professionals and the public navigating the U.S. housing market.