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Long Island Housing Data for December 2019
Jan 9, 2020 1 min read
The December 2019 closed median home price for Long Island, which includes Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens housing data, was $485,000 representing a 6% increase over last December. Nassau County reported a $538,000 closed median home price in December
Don't Abbreviate 2020
Jan 9, 2020 2 min read
The new year has begun and with it comes new opportunities to protect yourself. This month’s security tip is unique to this particular new year and new decade: Do not abbreviate 2020. Authorities are warning that anyone signing important
Three New RPR Features That Will Help You Grow Your Business
Jan 2, 2020 1 min read
As a member of NAR, are you taking advantage of one of your most helpful benefits? Being an RPR user can make you a more efficient and better informed agent. RPR offers REALTORS® data, tools and reports to help you wow your clients and close more
LIBOR Applauds Nassau Legislation Bringing More Transparency to Co-Op Transactions
Dec 19, 2019 1 min read
After 10 years of hard work, the Nassau County Legislature passed the REALTORS® bill, Local law 489-19: A Law to Require Cooperative Housing Corporations to take timely action upon applications by prospective purchasers. This states that co-op bo
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Dec 19, 2019 1 min read
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Long Island Housing Data for November 2019
Dec 17, 2019 1 min read
The November 2019 closed median home price for Long Island, which includes Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens housing data, was $480,000 representing a 4.8% increase over last November. Nassau County reported a $534,100 closed median home price in Novembe
Take Action on Co-Op Housing Legislation in Nassau County
Dec 13, 2019 1 min read
On Monday, Dec 16th, at 1pm the Nassau County Legislature will be voting on Bill 489-19 which will require cooperative (co-op) housing boards to acknowledge receipt of applications within 15 days and within 45 days shall either reject or approve the
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Dec 12, 2019 1 min read
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2020 LIBOR Leadership Installed and Recognition Awards Presented
Dec 3, 2019 3 min read
by Christina DeFalco Romano The Long Island Board of REALTORS® Inc. (LIBOR) is pleased to announce that leadership has been named for 2020.  LIBOR leadership was installed at the annual LIBOR Installation and Awards Dinner Dance held
Find Potential Sell Opportunities with Remine
Nov 22, 2019 1 min read
Search for potential sell opportunities, easily create mailing labels, download contacts into a CSV file or send mailers directly from Remine. You can also create carts for your clients to share specific properties with them. Click here to watch a re
REALTOR® Board Initiates Review of Members Named in Newsday Story
Nov 21, 2019 2 min read
The Board of Directors of the Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) voted yesterday to initiate the process of reviewing whether any REALTORS® named in a recent Newsday story had violated the fair housing provision of the National Associatio
LIBOR Issues Statement on its Commitment to Fair Housing
Nov 19, 2019 2 min read
The Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) has issued the following statement: We take the issues raised in the Newsday piece extremely seriously. The Long Island Board of REALTORS® understands that REALTORS® play a key role in making the
LIBOR Moves to Enhance Fair Housing Education Offerings
Nov 15, 2019 1 min read
In furtherance of its commitment to educational excellence and fair housing, the Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) is reviewing its course offerings and the instructors with whom it contracts to teach those courses to ensure that standards a
Earn Your CIPS
Nov 15, 2019 1 min read
Certified International Property Specialist - Elective Courses Nov. 21, 22 & 25: JACKSON HEIGHTS View Event Flyer >>   Gain the expertise to work with international clients in your local market. With the surge of international investme
Long Island Housing Data for October 2019
Nov 15, 2019 1 min read
The October 2019 closed median home price for Long Island was $488,000, which includes Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens housing data, was representing a 4.9% increase over last October. Nassau County reported a $537,500 closed median home price in Octob
NAR Passes MLS Proposal to Strengthen Cooperation and Code of Ethics Recommendation
Nov 12, 2019 3 min read
The National Association of REALTORS®’ Board of Directors approved MLS Statement 8.0, also known as the Clear Cooperation policy, at its meeting Monday. The policy requires listing brokers who are participants in a multiple listing service
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Nov 11, 2019 1 min read
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Updated Legal Hotline Info
Nov 6, 2019 1 min read
LIBOR is partnering with the New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR) to utilize their Legal Hotline. Members of the Long Island Board of REALTORS® should now call 518-43-NYSAR (518-436-9727) with any legal questions.  Th
REALTORS® Action NEEDED!
Nov 1, 2019 1 min read
REALTORS, your action is needed: Urge Governor Cuomo and state lawmakers to support the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) Project which will help expand critical natural gas supply to homeowners and businesses in New York City and Long Island.
Global Real Estate Summit NYC 2019
Oct 31, 2019 1 min read
The sky’s the limit when dealing in the global marketplace. Adopt a proactive global mindset and see opportunities in every direction. Leverage connections to increase cross-border business. Add value and be the trusted adviser to foreign buyer