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Debra Kamin

Reporter, 
The New York Times
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Reporting on real estate for “The New York Times,” Kamin leads coverage on the newspaper’s compensation lawsuit and impact coverage. As part of her industry coverage, she also broke various exposés about NAR including the stories of lavish spending by NAR leadership, spending by the association’s American Property Ownership Alliance and the scandal that led to the resignation of former NAR president Kenny Purcell. Her report on racism in home appraisals also prompted a national task force to address bias in home valuations. Kamin’s ongoing coverage of real estate and the association for one of the nation’s most popular newspapers plays a significant role in shaping consumer perception of the industry.

Reporting on real estate for “The New York Times,” Kamin leads coverage on the newspaper’s compensation lawsuit and impact coverage. As part of her industry coverage, she also broke various exposés about NAR including the stories of lavish spending by NAR leadership, spending by the association’s American Property Ownership Alliance and the scandal that led to the resignation of former NAR president Kenny Purcell. Her report on racism in home appraisals also prompted a national task force to address bias in home valuations. Kamin’s ongoing coverage of real estate and the association for one of the nation’s most popular newspapers plays a significant role in shaping consumer perception of the industry.

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