LIBOR offices will be closed Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. Have a happy and safe holiday!
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.
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.
NYC Call for Action: NYSAR Opposes City Council Bill Restricting Rental Broker Fees
May 22, 2024 1 min read
REALTORS® living and working in New York City – Please urge the New York City Council to oppose legislation (Int. 360) prohibiting real estate brokers and agents of a landlord from collecting a broker’s fee from a renter.
DC Lobbying Wins! VA Allows Buyer Agent Payment, FHFA Confirms NAR Settlement Interpretations
May 22, 2024 2 min read
"The United States Department of Veterans Affairs will soon release a circular that 'bridges the gap' on an agency law that prohibits a VA buyer from paying their real estate agent compensation
LI Housing: LIBOR CEO Applauds State-Local Collaboration on East Farmingdale Housing
May 22, 2024 1 min read
Newsday ran a Letter to the Editor supporting the new 13-acre housing plan for East Farmingdale from LIBOR CEO Doreen Spagnuolo.
NY Needs 1M More Homes; New Housing in Lynbrook, E. Patchogue
May 22, 2024 2 min read
"Building an additional million housing units in a decade may seem impossible, but if the region builds homes at the pace it did after World War II, it could meet all the expected demand," wrote the Daily News Editorial Board. 
Volunteers Needed for REALTOR® Volunteer Build Days, June 5 & 18
May 20, 2024 1 min read
LIBOR is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Long Island and Rebuilding Together Long Island to help build and repair homes in our local communities.
RLM 2024: LIBOR Goes to Washington, Joins NAR Lobbying on Capitol Hill
May 14, 2024 2 min read
Last week, thousands of NAR members gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 2024 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, including Capitol Hill visits, special issues forums, committee meetings, legislative activities, and the industry trade show.
Suffolk Seeks State Funds for Transit & Housing, Nassau Co. Exec. Sinks in Court
May 14, 2024 2 min read
"I want public transportation to be easy, reliable, and dependable. Imagine if it was more convenient."
NYC Housing: City Acquires 120 Acres of Brooklyn Coastline for Redevelopment
May 14, 2024 1 min read
"New York City will take control of 120 acres of Brooklyn’s coastline, intending to develop a rugged patch of land into housing, retail, green space, and a modern, environmentally friendly port,"
NYSAR Call for Action: Tell NYC Council Members You Oppose Limiting Broker Fees
May 8, 2024 1 min read
REALTORS® living and working in New York City – please urge the City Council to oppose legislation ( Int. 360) prohibiting real estate brokers and agents of a landlord from collecting a broker's fee from a renter.
LI Housing: Governor Hochul, Suffolk County Exec. Romaine, Babylon Town Supervisor Schaeffer Announce Bipartisan Deal for East Farmingdale Project
May 8, 2024 1 min read
"What's currently a state-owned eyesore in East Farmingdale will be transformed into new affordable housing units," WCBS-2 said. 

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