LIBOR offices will be closed Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. Have a happy and safe holiday!
Vote for Your 2026/27 LIBOR Director Candidates
Sep 2, 2025 2 min read
Voting for the election of Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) At-Large Directors will take place online during the Virtual Annual General Membership meeting of LIBOR scheduled for September 10, 2025.
LIBOR Joins LI Business Groups Backing Energy Pipeline Project
Aug 27, 2025 1 min read
"A coalition of Long Island business and real estate trade groups have renewed their support of a newly revived natural gas pipeline project," reported LI Business News.
Mastic Beach: Brookhaven Hearings Begin on $500M Plan to Remake Downtown
Aug 27, 2025 2 min read
"Supporters of the plan, which includes many Mastic Beach residents, say it will help revitalize the hamlet's business district by bringing in hundreds of new residents
Metro REALTORS® FCU Has a New Home!
Aug 20, 2025 1 min read
Metro REALTORS® Federal Credit Union (MRFCU) is excited to welcome you to its new location at 535 Broadhollow Road, Suite A4, Melville, NY 11747 (South Entrance).
Hamptons: Newsday Alleges Real Estate Scam Mounted For Years Before State Action
Aug 20, 2025 1 min read
"Rosa Quituisaca discovered that the deed for her $475,000 East Hampton home had never been filed, leaving Suffolk County without any record of her ownership
Room to Think: LIBOR's Government Affairs Team Talks Advocacy On The Podcast
Aug 20, 2025 1 min read
"In this episode of Room to Think, LIBOR Vice President of Government and Political Affairs Marlo Paventi and Government Affairs Director Kevin Brady discuss the vital role government affairs plays in protecting the real estate industry.
NYC Mayor 2025: Queens BP Richards Backs Mamdani & Cuomo Faces New Questions
Aug 20, 2025 1 min read
"Queens Borough President Donovan Richards (D) officially endorsed the Democratic nominee for mayor, Zohran Mamdani, on Friday
NYC Council: Adrienne Adams Term-Limited, Contenders Campaign to Be Next Speaker
Aug 20, 2025 1 min read
"In the background of a deafening mayoral election, the quieter power struggle to become the next speaker of the New York City Council is well underway
Less Construction Hurts Low-Income Tenants Most
Aug 14, 2025 1 min read
"The nationwide housing shortage has driven rents up more in low-income neighborhoods than in the U.S. overall
NYC Mayor 2025: Cuomo Hits Mamdani on Housing; Paterson Backs Adams
Aug 13, 2025 1 min read
New Siena polling shows another strong lead (but no majority) for NYS Assembly Member and democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani
NY Governor 2026: Hochul Job Approval 53%; Leads Stefanik 45-31%
Aug 13, 2025 1 min read
"A new Siena Poll shows that Governor Kathy Hochul's (D) approval ratings have slightly improved
LI Housing Crisis: Nassau/Suffolk Can Only Meet 1/3 of Future Demand
Aug 13, 2025 1 min read
"Long Island will need to build more than 250,000 new homes within the next two decades to meet the dramatically growing housing demand.
Foreign Buyer Activity in New York: Key Insights from NAR’s 2025 Report
Aug 5, 2025 2 min read
According to the National Association of REALTORS® 2025 International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate report, New York accounts for 7% of all U.S. foreign real estate purchases.
Why Every REALTOR® Should Earn a Designation or Certification
Jul 30, 2025 2 min read
Here’s why you should invest in a REALTOR® designation or certification: Stand Out in a Crowded Market by Enhancing Your Professional Image!
Suffolk: Gov. Hochul Signs AM Kassay's Septic Reimbursement Bill
Jul 30, 2025 1 min read
"Suffolk County homeowners will soon be able to upgrade to enhanced septic systems that reduce dangerous nitrogen pollution at a higher discounted rate
NYC 2025: Mamdani Meets REBNY, Leads Polls Vs. Cuomo, Sliwa & Adams 
Jul 30, 2025 2 min read
Poll 1: "The scandal-scarred independents running for New York City mayor stand little chance against front-runner Zohran Mamdani
Queens: Borough Pres. Backs Housing at Flushing Airport, Rezoning LIC
Jul 30, 2025 1 min read
"Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced on Monday a long list of recommendations to approve the city’s One LIC Neighborhood Plan 
NY Housing Crisis: Home Sales Stall, Affordability Cripples LI Housing Market
Jul 30, 2025 1 min read
"But with fewer homes overall than many of the other national markets, Long Island hasn’t seen much of the progress going on in the rest of the country.
REALTOR® Safety Alert: Beware of Fraudster Requesting Showing
Jul 28, 2025 2 min read
REALTORS® BEWARE!!LIBOR has received a report that could affect the safety of our members. 
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LIBOR Stats Pulse: Prospecting with Equity & Ownership Tenure Data
Jul 28, 2025 1 min read
Tens of thousands of Long Island owners might be ready to move.