Rebuked appraisers reborn as real estate agents

By Joe Eaton

In 2007, a mortgage lender flagged the work of veteran Florida home appraiser Jerome Woolf for review, a process that often leads to an appr

Industry donors

By Kevin Bogardus

Profiles of the top industry donors in 2003 and 2004

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Association of Realtors":

"… Group—chair, Arizona Democratic Party; L. Alma (Al) Mansell, president, National Association of Realtors—president of the Utah SenatePlaces: The real estate industry's fund …"

Real estate influence group spends 'mind boggling' amount in California House race

By Alexandra Duszak

Pro-development candidate Gary Miller gets big boost from Realtor super PAC in California state race.

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Association of Realtors":

"… Rep. Gary Miller, a 14-year GOP incumbent in the June 5 open primary. The National Association of Realtors political action committee and a super PAC funded by the trade association …"

"… enter for Responsive Politics (CRP).The NAR is also the sole funder of the National Association of Realtors Congressional Fund, a super PAC, which has spent about $313,000 on indepen …"

"… istrict this year after the 42nd became significantly more competitive.The National Association of Realtors Congressional Fund was one of the first super PACs to have accepted contri …"

"… lely from a related trade association; during the 2010 election cycle, the National Association of Realtors was one of a handful of nonprofits to be responsible for the entire fundin …"

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Daily Disclosure: Realtors spend big on California race

By Rachael Marcus

National Association of Realtors backs Rep. Brad Sherman in a big way

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Association of Realtors":

"… tell us what the disclaimer at the end says, and we will check it out. …"

"… ing onto the general election.Friday’s $500,000 investment came from the National Association of Realtors’ traditional political action commitee, though the group also has a supe …"

"… olitical action commitee, though the group also has a super PAC called the National Association of Realtors Congressional Fund.The National Association of Realtors is the primary tra …"

"… per PAC called the National Association of Realtors Congressional Fund.The National Association of Realtors is the primary trade group representing realtors and is also a powerful lo …"

Cash stimulates auto sales, real estate not so much

By Joe Eaton

Americans, it seems, may prefer new wheels to new homes. Compared to the wildly popular auto trade-in program “cash for clunkers,” the $8,0

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Association of Realtors":

"… $14 billion in 2009, so the payouts seem to be on track. According to the National Association of Realtors, 876,000 first-time buyers purchased homes during the first six months of …"

New appraisal rules lack enforcement

By Joe Eaton

Nine days before new rules radically changing the appraisal industry are set to take effect, appraisers, lenders and real estate agents are

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Association of Realtors":

"… ly to any loan that could be purchased by Fannie or Freddie.On Monday, the National Association of Realtors wrote to Cuomo, the heads of Fannie and Freddie, and the Federal Housing F …"

"… all or part of the agreement,” wrote Charles McMillan, president of the National Association of Realtors. “There are multiple stakeholders affected by the agreement and none hav …"

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Party machines, lobbyists and special interests: Part one

WASHINGTON, March 2, 2000 — It is no surprise and nothing new in the land of the spin and the home of the sound bite that each and every can

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Association of Realtors":

"… nts include Edison Electric; the National Association of Homebuilders; the National Association of Realtors; New York Life Insurance; Fannie Mae, the government chartered corporation …"

The money pours in

By Derek Willis

Political non-profits rake in millions of dollars from rich donors

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Association of Realtors":

"… our 527s operated by labor unions.Other top 527 groups in 2004 include the National Association of Realtors, which raised $1.4 million from its members, the League of Conservation Vo …"

Consultants

By Kevin Bogardus

Profiles of the top consultants in 2003 and 2004

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Association of Realtors":

"… lso earned more than $1.3 million from a "section 527" group linked to the National Association of Realtors during the last election.Politics: State politics in Ohio have been r …"

15 Tea Party Caucus freshmen rake in $3.5 million in first 9 months in Washington

By Aaron Mehta and Bob Biersack

Tea Party Caucus freshmen gobble up special interest contributions

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Association of Realtors":

"… others Charles and David Koch, made 29 donations worth at least $38,000The National Association of Realtors, a major trade group for real estate agents, with 29 donations worth $34,0 …"

"… cluding education and technology.”Sara Wiskerchen, a spokeswoman for the National Association of Realtors, said that “NAR is the most bipartisan PAC in the country” and bases i …"

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