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Drew WilsonOctober 18, 2018

The Florida Realtors, the state’s largest professional association, made a seven-figure donation to the principal committee backing one of the property tax measures that will be on the November ballot. Amendment 2 is for Everybody showed a pair checks from the trade group totaling $2.9 million during the reporting period for the week of Oct. […]

Staff ReportsOctober 17, 2018

Amid post-Hurricane Michael warnings to homeowners against signing assignment of benefits (AOB) agreements comes a defense of these contracts from the Restoration Association of Florida. “We are extremely concerned about multiple advisories warning homeowners not to sign any contracts containing assignment of benefits (AOB) language,” association spokeswoman Amanda Prater said in a written statement. The trade association represents water, […]

Drew WilsonAugust 28, 2018

Three Republicans and two Democrats competed Tuesday for their party’s nomination to succeed former state Rep. Larry Metz, who gave up Lake County’s House District 32 in March to accept a judicial appointment from Gov. Rick Scott. HD 32 has a hefty Republican lean, and the GOP fielded Shannon Elswick, Anthony Sabatini, and Monica L. […]

Drew WilsonAugust 16, 2018

Florida Realtors pumped more cash into the committee supporting a proposed constitutional amendment that would make permanent a cap on increasing property taxes for non-homesteaded properties. Amendment 2 is for Everybody received $500,000 from Florida Realtors last week according to newly filed finance reports, bringing their total financial support for the initiative to $1.56 million. Florida […]

Jacob OglesAugust 5, 2018

The National Association of Realtors Political Action Committee jumped into a crowded pool of candidates in Florida’s 15th Congressional District and backed Republican Ross Spano for the seat. The Florida Realtors PAC announced the endorsement on Friday. “Florida Realtors PAC recognizes Ross Spano’s record of supporting homeownership and private property rights in the Florida Legislature and we […]

Jacob OglesAugust 4, 2018

Congressional candidate Greg Steube, a Republican running in Florida’s 17th Congressional District, won the endorsement of the National Association of Realtors Political Action Committee, a politically active professional group. “Greg Steube has a varied background of public service and experience, which will help make him a strong leader and a voice for Realtors and property […]

Drew WilsonAugust 3, 2018

Florida Realtors PAC, the political arm of the state’s largest professional trade association, gave its blessing to another five candidates running for state legislative seats in the fall. Making the cut in the new round of endorsements were five state House candidates, three of them Republicans and two of them Democrats. In southeastern Hillsborough County’s […]

Drew WilsonJuly 25, 2018

Miami Republican Vance Aloupis just released what may be one of the best ads in Florida so far this cycle. Launching his ad entitled “Dominoes” this week in his bid for House District 115, Aloupis uses a cultural touchstone to connect with a community he hopes to represent in the Legislature. The ad hits all […]

Drew WilsonJuly 23, 2018

The political arm of the state’s largest professional trade association, Florida Realtors, has announced endorsements for another 16 candidates running for state legislative seats in the fall. The new endorsements follow the group’s bulk endorsement two weeks ago that saw 87 legislative candidates get the nod alongside the Florida Realtor’s top-of-ticket recommendations, which included Adam Putnam […]

Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

The political arm of the Florida Realtors rolled out endorsements Monday for nearly every state legislative election slated for the 2018 ballot. “As Realtors, we pride ourselves on our long-standing efforts to defend private property rights, promote community prosperity and preserve a professional climate that ensures the economic growth of Florida,” said Ann DeFries, chair […]

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Florida Realtors pump another $500K into Amendment 2 push

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National Realtors PAC endorses Greg Steube

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Florida Realtors announce second wave of legislative endorsements

Florida Realtors make endorsements in 87 legislative races