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. 
Albany Lobby Day: Joins Us March 27th + Webinar Preview This Monday
Mar 20, 2024 1 min read
Don’t miss your chance to stand up and speak out. Join LIBOR at NYSAR’s annual Lobby Day in Albany, scheduled for March 27th at the Albany Empire State Plaza
NY’s Highest Court: NYC Property Tax System Violates Fair Housing Laws
Mar 20, 2024 1 min read
“New York’s highest court issued a new ruling on Tuesday that could upend the way New York City collects billions of dollars in property taxes each year,”
NYC Council: Speaker Wants More NYC Homeowners, Housing at Aqueduct & Crackdown on Deed Theft
Mar 20, 2024 2 min read
LIBOR Government Affairs recently attended the 2024 “State of the City” address, delivered by City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams
Governor Hochul: $20M+ For LI Senior Housing in Rockville Centre & Medford
Mar 20, 2024 1 min read
The state is giving more than $20 million to two senior housing projects on Long Island, Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Monday.
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! 
New York City: New Support For “City Of Yes” As Left Wants $2B For Affordable Housing
Mar 12, 2024 1 min read
Support is growing amongst other local elected officials for Mayor Eric Adams’ proposed  "City of Yes" zoning changes to spur new construction
Congress 2024: Shamed Santos Primaries LaLota, LiPetri Wants to Challenge Suozzi
Mar 12, 2024 1 min read
Just three months after being expelled from Congress, former Rep. George Santos says he's running for office again -- and the congressman he's challenging is already firing back
NY State Senate: Democrats Propose 'Mitchell-Lama 2.0' With 421-a Reboot + 'Good Cause' Landlord-Tenant Changes
Mar 12, 2024 2 min read
To address a growing housing crisis, leaders in New York’s State Senate are set to propose sweeping legislation on Monday that would encourage new construction,
Washington: HUD Secretary Fudge Resigns, Replaced By Former NAHRO CEO
Mar 12, 2024 1 min read
"Marcia L. Fudge, the  U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, announced on Monday that she would resign this month after three years," 
State of the Union: NAR Thanks President Biden for Addressing Affordable Housing Supply
Mar 12, 2024 1 min read
"The lack of affordable housing supply is hurting the middle class and depriving first-generation and first-time homebuyers of the financial security that homeownership and the American Dream provide," 
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.
Solving NY’s Housing Crisis: REBNY, Building & Construction Trades, Laborers Agree to New Compromise
Mar 6, 2024 1 min read
“The city’s real estate industry and a trade union have struck a deal as part of negotiations to revive a controversial property tax break in Albany” 
State Assembly 2024: Parties Announce LI Rematches And Retirements
Mar 6, 2024 2 min read
The closest local races this Fall could once again be on the South Shore