California Association of Realtors
Industry
Real Estate/Housing
Corporate Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Corporate Profits, 2005-2024
N/A
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Spending Snapshot
Campaign Spending
$215.7million
Lobbying Spending
$38.5million
Total Political Spending
$254.2million
Issues
- Lobbied against bills that would have helped to address climate change and reduce harm to the environment, including: SB-32 (Passed, 2015-16), AB-2447 (Vetoed, 2017-18), AB-1395 (Defeated, 2021-22), SB-582 (Defeated, 2021-22)
- Spent $145K on a committee advancing the overall agenda of the California Apartment Association
- Spent $1.9 million on committees advancing the overall agenda of the California Chamber of Commerce
- Spent $1.9 million on committees advancing the overall agenda of the California Chamber of Commerce
- Spent $1.9 million on committees advancing the overall agenda of the California Chamber of Commerce
- Spent $145K on a committee advancing the overall agenda of the California Apartment Association
- Spent $1.9 million on committees advancing the overall agenda of the California Chamber of Commerce
- Spent $39.3 million to oppose three ballot measures that would have expanded local governments’ authority to enact rent control measures: Prop. 10 (Defeated, 2018), Prop. 21 (Defeated, 2020), and Prop. 33 (Defeated, 2024)
- Spent $22.7 million on a committee opposing Prop. 5 (Defeated, 2024), which would have made it easier for local jurisdictions to issue bonds for affordable housing and public infrastructure projects
- Lobbied against numerous bills directed at protecting the rights of renters against exploitative landlords, including: AB-1506 (Defeated, 2017-18), AB-2925 (Defeated, 2017-18), SB-529 (Defeated, 2019-20), AB-1482 (Passed, 2019-20), SB-466 (Defeated, 2023-24), AB-12 (Passed, 2023-24), SB-567 (Passed, 2023-24), AB-1157 (TBD, 2025-26), SB-436 (TBD, 2025-26), SB-522 (TBD, 2025-26)
- Lobbied against bills directed at addressing the harm caused by unnecessary foreclosures, including: SB-926 (2007-08), SB-900 (Passed, 2011-12)
- Spent $145K on a committee advancing the overall agenda of the California Apartment Association
- Spent $1.9 million on committees advancing the overall agenda of the California Chamber of Commerce
- Spent $125K on “Californians for Jobs & Education” to support candidates who favor school privatization and oppose those who do not
- Spent $1.9 million on committees advancing the overall agenda of the California Chamber of Commerce
- Spent $1.9 million on committees advancing the overall agenda of the California Chamber of Commerce
- Spent $310K on a committee opposing Prop. 25 (Passed, 2010)—which made it easier to pass a state budget despite corporate opposition—and supporting Prop. 26 (Passed, 2010)—which makes it harder to pass taxes that corporations oppose
- Lobbied against bills that sought to increase transparency around political spending, including: ACA-13 (Passed, 2013-14), AB-421 (Passed, 2023-24), AB-596 (TBD, 2025-26)
- Spent $145K on a committee advancing the overall agenda of the California Apartment Association
- Spent $1.9 million on committees advancing the overall agenda of the California Chamber of Commerce
- Gave $1.9 million to committees sponsored by the Civil Justice Association of California, which seeks to protect corporations from liability for the harm they cause
- Lobbied against bills that were directed at ensuring that corporations could be held responsible for harm they cause, including: SB-1489 (Vetoed, 2005-06), SB-1818 (Vetoed, 2005-06)
- Spent $145K on a committee advancing the overall agenda of the California Apartment Association
- Spent $1.9 million on committees advancing the overall agenda of the California Chamber of Commerce
- Lobbied against AB-2492 (Defeated, 2009-10), which would have raised revenue to meet critical needs across the state
- Spent $145K on a committee advancing the overall agenda of the California Apartment Association
- Spent $1.9 million on committees advancing the overall agenda of the California Chamber of Commerce
- Spent $1.9 million on committees advancing the overall agenda of the California Chamber of Commerce
Republicans
$1.8million
Democrats
$5.7million
Total - All Current Elected Officials
$7.5million
Along with contributing directly to political campaigns and other efforts to support particular candidates, California’s top oligarchs and their allies make significant donations to other political action committees (PACs). These PACs often then use those funds to contribute to various political campaigns.
Listed below are the major contributions ($100K+) made by California Association of Realtors to PACs that have contributed to current state-level elected officials, as well as all $10K+ contributions made to current state-level elected officials. Although these contributions were not made directly by California Association of Realtors to the elected official, they reflect potential indirect financial ties that can also result in political influence.
Along with contributing directly to political campaigns, California’s top oligarchs and their allies make significant donations to other political action committees (PACs) that oppose various political campaigns.
Listed below are the major contributions ($100K+) made by California Association of Realtors to PACs that have opposed current state-level elected officials, as well as all $10K+ contributions made in opposition to current state-level elected officials.
Although these contributions were not made directly by California Association of Realtors to oppose to the elected officials, they reflect potential indirect financial influence.
Yes on 19: Coalition of Firefighters, Realtors, Seniors, Disabled Homeowners, and Wildfire Victims: SUPPORTED: PROPOSITION 019 - ACA 11 (RESOLUTION CHAPTER 31), MULLIN. THE HOME PROTECTION FOR SENIORS, SEVERELY DISABLED, FAMILIES, AND VICTIMS OF WILDFIRE OR NATURAL DISASTERS ACT.
$29.0 million
Homeownership for Families, Sponsored by California Association of Realtors - No on 33: OPPOSED: PROPOSITION 005 - ACA 1 (RES. CH. 173, 2023); ACA 10 (RES. CH. 134, 2024) AGUIAR-CURRY. LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCING: AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE: VOTER APPROVAL./ OPPOSED: PROPOSITION 033 - EXPANDS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS' AUTHORITY TO ENACT RENT CONTROL ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
$22.7 million
Yes on 19: Seniors, Taxpayer Advocates, and Realtors: SUPPORTED: PROPOSITION 019 - ACA 11 (RESOLUTION CHAPTER 31), MULLIN. THE HOME PROTECTION FOR SENIORS, SEVERELY DISABLED, FAMILIES, AND VICTIMS OF WILDFIRE OR NATURAL DISASTERS ACT.
$21.0 million
Homeownership for Families and Tax Savings for Seniors Yes on 5 Committee, Sponsored by California Association of Realtors: SUPPORTED: PROPOSITION 005 - CHANGES REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNERS TO TRANSFER THEIR PROPERTY TAX BASE TO REPLACEMENT PROPERTY.
$13.3 million
California Democratic Party
$12.3 million
California Republican Party
$10.1 million
Democratic State Central Comm of Calif.
$6.4 million
Housing Providers for Responsible Solutions, Sponsored by Housing Providers
$5.2 million
Californians for Responsible Housing - General Purpose Committee; Sponsored by Housing Providers: OPPOSED: PROPOSITION 010 - EXPANDS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS' AUTHORITY TO ENACT RENT CONTROL ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
$5.2 million
No on Prop 10 - A Flawed Initiative That Will Make the Housing Crisis Worse, A Coalition of Housing Advocates, Renters, Large and Small Businesses, Taxpayer Groups, and Veterans: OPPOSED: PROPOSITION 010 - EXPANDS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS' AUTHORITY TO ENACT RENT CONTROL ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
$5.2 million
