LIBOR Celebrates National Homeownership Month with Community Partnerships and Volunteer Efforts
Jun 20, 2024 3 min read
In recognition of National Homeownership Month LIBOR has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Long Island, and Rebuilding Together Long Island to help build and repair homes within our local communities.
VOTE: Primary Day is Tuesday 6/25, Early Voting Ends 6/23
Jun 18, 2024 3 min read
Polls are open for New York's registered Democrats on June 25th from 6 AM-9 PM. Early voting hours vary locally.
NYSAR Call for Action: REALTORS® Join REBNY Rally Opposing NYC Broker Fee Bill
Jun 18, 2024 1 min read
Last Tuesday, nearly 1,500 real estate brokers and agents rallied at New York City Hall to voice opposition to advancing legislation
Downtown Jamaica Rezoning: Proposes 12,000 New Homes, 3,000 Affordable
Jun 18, 2024 1 min read
The New York Department of City Planning (DCP) Director Dan Garodnick has released the updated draft zoning proposal for the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan. 
NYC's Local Law 97: Linda Lee's Bill to Help Co-Ops, Condos Gains Steam
Jun 18, 2024 1 min read
"Co-op and condo owners say New York City's landmark climate law is saddling them with bills worth tens of thousands of dollars to fund environmentally friendly upgrades
NYSAR End of Session Update: Albany's Regular Legislative Season Ends
Jun 11, 2024 2 min read
On Saturday, June 8, the New York State Legislature concluded its 2024 legislative session.
Melville Town Center: LIBOR Submits Testimony in Support of Pro-Housing Rezoning
Jun 11, 2024 2 min read
Over the past year, the Town of Huntington has been working with the Melville community to create a walkable downtown with mixed-use development entirely south of the Long Island Expressway.
Town of Hempstead: Newsday Editorial Board Warns Against Anti-Housing Rezoning
Jun 11, 2024 2 min read
"The Town of Hempstead's initial attempt toward walking away from an effective rezoning effort near the Inwood and North Lawrence train stations is a disappointing step backward.
Pride Has a Home Here: LIBOR Attends Governor's Pride, Local Govts Split on LGBTQ Rights
Jun 11, 2024 2 min read
Last Friday, LIBOR Government Affairs Director Kevin Brady represented our association at the Governor's invite-only New York Pride Brunch at the Executive Mansion in Albany.
  • Fair Housing
NYC Section 8 Reopens After 15 Years, Promised Fair Housing Funds Missing
Jun 5, 2024 2 min read
"NYCHA is now accepting applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, which provides rental aid for low-income families.
Pride Has A Home Here: LIBOR Joins New Queens Pride, Babylon Village Pride
Jun 5, 2024 1 min read
As part of LIBOR's commitment to fair housing for all and embracing DEI initiatives that are good for both members' business and the communities we serve, LIBOR officially joined LGBTQ+ Pride marches for the first time this year!
NYSAR Call for Action: Oppose Broker Fee Bill in NYC Council, Rally on 6/12
Jun 5, 2024 1 min read
NYSAR urges REALTORS® living and working in New York City to tell their local Council Member to oppose legislative changes to broker fees (Int. 360, aka the FARE Act).
Long Island Board of REALTORS® Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month by Participating in the New Queens Pride Parade
Jun 4, 2024 2 min read
In celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month and support of equal rights for all people regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity, LIBOR proudly participated in the New Queens Pride Parade on June 2, 2024.
June is National Homeownership Month
May 31, 2024 1 min read
June is National Homeownership Month when we raise awareness about the benefits of owning a home and the importance of making homeownership more attainable for all Americans.
Show Me the Value
May 29, 2024 4 min read
If a neighbor asked you whether selling their home without a real estate professional was a good idea, how would you respond?
  • Through My Lens
NYC Call to Action: Join NYSAR's Plans to Oppose Broker Fee Changes
May 29, 2024 2 min read
REALTORS® living and working in New York City are invited to NYSAR's rally at City Hall at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12 to oppose Int. 360.
Citi Field Casino Gamble: Sen. Ramos Boos Mets Plan, Borough Pres. Richards Says Keep Rolling
May 29, 2024 2 min read
"State Senator Jessica Ramos (D-Corona, Jackson Heights) dealt a serious blow Tuesday to New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s dream of building a massive casino and entertainment complex
Climate Change Gets Real: NYC Offers Flood-Prone Home Buyouts
May 29, 2024 2 min read
"The City of New York "is considering buying homes from residents of a small flood-prone section of Flushing, potentially presenting homeowners with the tough choice of selling and relocating  
LI Towns: Town of Hempstead Flip-Flops on Development; Republican Boards Fight Election Changes
May 29, 2024 2 min read
"Five years ago, Hempstead officials began a bipartisan effort to transform a jumble of commercial and residential areas near the commuter rail stations in Inwood and North Lawrence into a walkable, vibrant community.
Stay Updated with New NAR Rule Changes Effective August 17
May 24, 2024 1 min read
Attn: LIBOR Members! We wanted to let you know that LIBOR is working hard to update and revise all the necessary documents to comply with the new NAR rule changes taking effect on August 17.

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