Contents

Cover Story

So far this year, NAR has spent $16.16 million lobbying Congress – how has that money been spent? Who are the candidates NAR supports? And how much money does NAR dole out to each candidate? Find out here.

Also…

• Where’s the Money Going?
• Romney vs. Obama

Editor’s Note

• Working Hard For the Money – And For Change

News

• Bigger is Better for Foreign House Hunters: Dutch, Irish and Brits Want Bigger Homes
• Obama Scorecard: Fewer Americans Underwater, But Housing Remains Fragile
• More Than One million HAMP Mods Canceled

Agent Snapshot

• Katy Mele, Residential Real Estate Broker, Baird & Warner, Barrington

By The Numbers

• Top 10 Neighborhoods By Total Transactions: 2011 Compared to 2012

Improving Your Business

• Turn “Sleepy” Owners Into Motivated Sellers

My Style

• Loria Hamilton-Field, Realtor, Exit Strategy Realty, Oak Park/River Forest

The Scene

• Coldwell Banker/PHH Chicago City Region 2012 Softball Tournament
• CAR 105th Annual Golf Classic
• VIP Party at River Hills
• “Are You Man Enough to Join WCR?” Panel