Press Releases

We're More than REALTORS®…Reflections on the past year

Dec 21, 2016 3 min read
As we near the end of the chapter on 2016, we reflect on the past year, specifically the efforts put forth by the “We’re More Than Realtors®...” (WMTR) campaign. The WMTR campaign was created by the Long Island Board of REA

LIBOR Donates to Rebuilding Together Long Island on GivingTuesday

Dec 6, 2016 2 min read
In honor of GivingTuesday, the global day of giving, the Long Island Board of REALTORS® Inc. (LIBOR) presented a check in the amount of $2,500 to Rebuilding Together Long Island (RTLI) on November 28, 2016 at the organization’s office in Fa

Long Island Board of REALTORS® Honors Tony Smith with 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award

Nov 28, 2016 3 min read
The Long Island Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (LIBOR) is proud to announce that the honorable 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award has been presented to Tony Smith of SAS Real Estate in Wantagh, for over forty years of dedication and commitment to the real

LIBOR Presents 2016 REALTOR®-Broker of the Year to Paul Wernersbach

Nov 28, 2016 2 min read
The Long Island Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (LIBOR) is pleased to announce that REALTOR® Paul Wernersbach, broker/owner of Sunset 3 Realty Inc., has been named the recipient of the esteemed REALTOR®-Broker of the Year award. The announc

LI Board of REALTORS® Awards 2016 REALTOR®-Salesperson of the Year to Melissa Gomez

Nov 28, 2016 2 min read
The Long Island Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (LIBOR) is pleased to announce that REALTOR® Melissa Gomez of Era Top Service Realty, Inc. of Queens Village, has been named the recipient of the distinguished REALTOR®-Salesperson of the Year awar

LIBOR Recognizes Blaise Ingrisano as 2016 REALTOR®-Affiliate of the Year

Nov 28, 2016 2 min read
The Long Island Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (LIBOR) is proud to announce that Blaise Ingrisano, Owner and General Manager A-Pro Certified Home Inspection Services, has been named the recipient of the notable REALTOR®-Affiliate of the Year a

Long Island Board of REALTORS® Presents 2016 Community Service Award to Lawrence Gardner

Nov 28, 2016 2 min read
The Long Island Board of REALTORS® Inc. (LIBOR) recognized REALTOR® Lawrence (Larry) Gardner as the recipient of this year’s revered Community Service Award at their Annual Installation and Awards Dinner held on November 22, 2016 a

REALTOR® David Legaz Installed as 2017 President of the Long Island Board of REALTORS®

Nov 23, 2016 3 min read
The Long Island Board of REALTORS® Inc. (LIBOR) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Legaz of Keller Williams Realty Landmark, as the 2017 Board President. Dave was sworn into office by his friend, the Honorable Jose Rodriguez.&nb

2017 MLSLI™ Leadership Names President Kevin Loiacono

Nov 16, 2016 2 min read
The Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. (MLSLI™) has recently named a new Executive Committee for 2017. Leading the MLSLI of Long Island is incoming President Kevin Loiacono.  Kevin was installed into office by MLS and LIBOR Pa

LIBOR Launches 9th Annual REALTORS® Against Hunger Campaign to Combat Hunger on LI this Holiday Season

Nov 2, 2016 3 min read
The Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) is proud to announce the launch of the 9th Annual REALTORS® Against Hunger (RAH) Campaign, to fight hunger in our local communities.   In the months of November and December participat

LI Realtor® Susan Gruen Helsinger Named as 2016 Good Neighbor Award Winner

Sep 28, 2016 7 min read
The Long Island Board of REALTORS® Inc (LIBOR), is honored to announce that Susan Gruen Helsinger, MRP, SRES of Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Merrick and LIBOR 2016 Treasurer, has been named one of the five honorees of REALTOR® Magazine&rsqu

New York State REALTORS® team up with Suffolk County Habitat for Humanity

Aug 30, 2016 2 min read
As part of its ongoing efforts to foster homeownership opportunities and community involvement throughout the state, the New York State Association of REALTORS® is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk County to build a home for a deser

Long Island Realtors® Donate $6,000 to Aid in Multiple Sclerosis Research

Aug 11, 2016 2 min read
The Long Island Board of Realtors®, Inc. (LIBOR), along with the Long Island Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors®, recently made a $6,000 donation to the Cheryl Manne Research Fund, dedicated to finding a cure for Multiple Sclero

LIBOR's YPN Hosts 5th Annual '20 Under 40 Rising Stars' in Real Estate Awards

Jun 30, 2016 3 min read
The Long Island Board of Realtors® (LIBOR) Young Professional Network (YPN) hosted a spectacular event honoring the 5th Annual ‘20 Under 40 Rising Stars in Real Estate,’ on June 29, 2016 at Fox Hollow Caterers in Woodbury.  

LIBOR Sponsors Habitat for Humanity Home in Honor of National Homeownership Month

Jun 3, 2016 2 min read
In June of 2002, President George W. Bush proclaimed the month of June to be National Homeownership Month, recognizing the importance of providing all our citizens a chance to achieve the American Dream of homeownership.  He stated that &ld

Nassau South Shore Realtors® Host an American Bandstand Fundraiser to Benefit Homes for Our Troops

May 31, 2016 2 min read
The Nassau South Shore Chapter of the Long Island Board of Realtors® Inc. (LIBOR) will be hosting an “American’s Bandstand” fundraiser on Wednesday June 15, 2016 at 6:00pm at Bridgeview Yacht Club in Island Park. It will be a fe

Long Island and Queens Realtor® Open House Weekend Kicks-Off Spring Home Buying Season

Mar 22, 2016 3 min read
Purchasing a home is one of the most important decisions in a person’s life.  According to data from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), eighty-seven percent of U.S. households believe homeownership is part of their American D

Huntington REALTOR® Linda Lugo Inaugurated as NYSAR President

Feb 10, 2016 2 min read
Linda Lugo, ABR, CIPS, CRB, CRS, GRI, ITI, SRES, e-Pro, CBR, of Huntington took the oath of office Monday, February 8, as the 2016 president of the New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR). The association’s inauguration ceremony was

2015 Real Estate Market Update Year End Report

Jan 20, 2016 1 min read
The Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. (MLSLI) released the 2015 year end housing figures for Long Island, which includes Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens Counties.   MLSLI reported a $390,000 closed median home price for Long Island

Long Island Board of REALTORS® Opposes Increased Recording Fees in Nassau County

Jan 5, 2016 2 min read
Enough is Enough with Increased Recording Fees in Nassau County  The recent increase in real estate recording fees are indicative that Nassau County officials are not as concerned with attracting and retaining residents as they would lead you to

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