Member News

Deadline Approaching for LIBOR YPN 20 Rising Stars in Real Estate Awards Nominations
Apr 15, 2024 2 min read
Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) Young Professional Network (YPN) is pleased to announce the 13th Annual LIBOR YPN 20 Rising Stars in Real Estate Awards. 
Through My Lens
Apr 10, 2024 3 min read
If you ever want to test whether humans develop an early sense of fairness, give one kid a much larger slice of cake at a birthday party and wait for the others’ outcries of, “That’s not fair!”
2024 REALTOR® Awards Nominations are Now Open
Apr 2, 2024 2 min read
LIBOR is now accepting 2024 LIBOR Awards program nominations.
NAR Litigation Update
Mar 22, 2024 2 min read
Despite all of the news circulating about the NAR lawsuit proposed settlement, it's important to carry on with your usual business activities and remain patient about the changes that will lie ahead. 
ABR® National Designation, Offered FREE to Members: 6 Live Virtual Classes Scheduled!
Mar 21, 2024 1 min read
LIBOR is pleased to provide its members with ABR® designation courses, helping REALTORS® communicate their value to buyers in this ever-evolving real estate landscape.
Property Condition Disclosure Act Amendment Effective March 20, 2024
Mar 21, 2024 1 min read
An amendment to the Property Condition Disclosure Act took effect on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. 
LIBOR CEO Doreen Spagnuolo Named One of the Premiere Business Women of Long Island
Mar 20, 2024 2 min read
Doreen Spagnuolo, LIBOR CEO, has been named one of the 2024 Herald Premiere Business Women of Long Island by RichnerLIVE.
NAR Litigation Update
Mar 16, 2024 1 min read
The National Association of REALTORS® has reached a proposed agreement to resolve nationwide claims brought by home sellers.
LIBOR Offers Free ABR® Designation Course with NYS CE Credits for Members in 2024
Mar 15, 2024 1 min read
LIBOR is excited to announce that it will be providing the ABR® course at no cost to members* as a live, interactive, Zoom class with the extra advantage of offering attendees 15 Hours of NYS CE credit
Apply Now for LIBOR 2025/26 Leadership Positions
Mar 14, 2024 1 min read
LIBOR is pleased to announce its applications for 2025 Officer and 2025/2026 Director At-large are live.
Don’t Lose Your LIBOR Member Benefits!
Mar 13, 2024 1 min read
Fulfill your REALTOR® COE requirement and enter a drawing for a $500 gift card on July 31, 2024! 
8 Easy Mistakes Homeowners Make on Their Taxes
Mar 12, 2024 5 min read
Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score to avoid common tax mistakes.
Through My Lens
Mar 5, 2024 3 min read
Spring and summer have traditionally been seen as the best times of year to buy and sell a home. Has all that changed?
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Unveiling the Truth: Insights into First-Time Homebuying Trends
Mar 5, 2024 2 min read
If you have been thinking about buying your first home, it’s easy to get pulled into exaggerated doom news and generational debates around the topic
Interested in Taking ABR® for Free and Earning NYS CE Credits?
Feb 29, 2024 1 min read
As you may be aware, NAR is scheduling Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Designation webinars for its members at no cost throughout 2024.
LIBOR REALTOR® Nabaraj KC Named NYSAR Community Service Award Winner
Feb 15, 2024 2 min read
NYSAR honored Nabaraj KC of College Point as one of two recipients of its 2023 Community Service Award
Buying a Condo? 8 Things to Ask
Feb 7, 2024 2 min read
Condominiums, townhomes, and properties located within a homeowner association offer certain perks, but it is important to consider them in your decision process.
Through My Lens
Feb 7, 2024 2 min read
A message from LIBOR CEO Doreen Spagnuolo, Navigating a Challenging Real Estate Market by Prioritizing Trust and Expertise
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LIBOR President Kevin Leatherman Inducted into RPAC of NY Hall of Fame
Feb 6, 2024 1 min read
LIBOR President Kevin Leatherman will be inducted into the RPAC of New York Hall of Fame, in recognition of his lifetime support of RPAC exceeding $15,000.
LIBOR Installs 2024 Leadership and Honors Award Recipients
Jan 9, 2024 3 min read
On January, 4, LIBOR welcomed its 2024 Board of Directors, led by President Kevin Leatherman, and celebrated its 2023 award recipients and the graduating class of LIBOR’s inaugural Leadership Academy.