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American Real Estate Association Hires John Blount as Chief Lobbyist

American Real Estate Association Hires John Blount as Chief Lobbyist

by Phil Hall | Aug 14, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The American Real Estate Association (ARA) has appointed John Blount as its chief lobbyist, a newly created position. Blount runs Blount Strategic Initiatives, a Washington, DC-focused lobbying firm representing corporations and trade associations. From 1983 to 1991,...

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