Leslie is a consultant and housing market analyst who has been active in the real estate industry for 40 years. She was Vice President and Chief Economist for the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) from 1984 – 2020, directing the analysis of housing market and brokerage industry trends, broker relations, and membership development activities. She is currently Chief Economist for FMLS providing bi-monthly commentary on the economy and housing market. Appleton-Young earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and her master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania.