Description:
Join us as Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors®, takes us through today’s economic environment and explores what it could mean for the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) sector.
Gain valuable insights into the road ahead and what to anticipate in 2026. We’ll explore a wide range of topics — from GDP and employment trends to inflation, central-bank policy, and beyond — giving you a comprehensive view of where the economy and CRE market may be heading. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and ahead of the curve.
Special Guest Speaker:
 | Lawrence Yun Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors® |
Lawrence Yun is Chief Economist and oversees the Research group at the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. He supervises and is responsible for a wide range of research activities for the association, including NAR's Existing Home Sales statistics, Affordability Index, and Home Buyers and Sellers Profile Report. He regularly provides commentary on real estate market trends. Dr. Yun creates NAR's forecasts and participates in many economic forecasting panels, among them the Blue Chip Council and the Wall Street Journal Forecasting Survey. He also participates in the Industrial Economists Discussion Group at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. He appears regularly on financial news outlets, is a frequent speaker at real estate conferences throughout the United States, and has testified before Congress. Dr. Yun has also appeared as a guest on CSPAN's Washington Journal. In 2025, the Wall Street Journal congratulated him for having one of the closest forecasts for 2024. Dr. Yun received his undergraduate degree from Purdue University and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland at College Park.
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