Lawrence Yun

Chief Economist

National Association of REALTORS®

Lawrence Yun is Chief Economist at the National Association of REALTORS®, where he oversees research, including Existing Home Sales statistics, the Affordability Index, and the Home Buyers and Sellers Profile. He produces NAR’s forecasts and serves on panels such as the Blue Chip Council and the Wall Street Journal Forecasting Survey.

A frequent speaker and media commentator, Dr. Yun has testified before Congress and appeared on outlets like CSPAN and major financial news networks. In 2025, the Wall Street Journal recognized him for one of the most accurate forecasts of 2024.

He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland and an undergraduate degree from Purdue University.