Press Releases

In recognition of Fair Housing Month, LIBOR is reaffirming its ongoing commitment to ensuring fair and equal access to housing for all.

Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) proudly hosted its 7th Annual Global Breakfast on March 13, 2025

LIBOR announced a new partnership with Rayse, a cutting-edge technology platform designed to strengthen agent-client relationships and enhance business operations.

LIBOR proudly hosted its 2nd Annual Lunar New Year Reception on January 27, 2025, celebrating the rich cultural traditions of the Lunar New Year.

REALTOR® Mark T. Donnelly was installed as the 2025 President of Long Island Board of REALTORS® during the Association’s Installation and Awards Event on January 23, 2025

REALTOR® Debra Chiappetta has been named 2024 REALTOR® Broker of the Year by Long Island Board of REALTORS®

REALTOR® Ed Ryan was named the recipient of the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award by Long Island Board of REALTORS®

Andy Thaw of Reliant Home Funding has been honored as the 2024 REALTOR® Affiliate of the Year by Long Island Board of REALTORS®

Long Island Board of REALTORS® has named REALTOR® Angela “Angel” LoBello as the recipient of its 2024 REALTOR® Spirit Award.

On January 23, 2025, Long Island Board of REALTORS® hosted its annual Installation and Awards Event at the Garden City Hotel in Garden City, NY.

LIBOR is pleased to announce the signing of a 15-year lease for a 24,585-square-foot space on the third floor of 1305 Walt Whitman Road in Melville, NY.

Long Island REALTORS® Lend 15 Volunteer Hours to Give Back to Their CommunitiesIn the spirit of giving this holiday season

The residential real estate industry witnessed a dramatic shift in 2024, with new rules and regulations from the National Association of REALTORS®’s (NAR) settlement over commissions reshaping practices nationwide.

LIBOR has been awarded the Platinum Commercial Services Accreditation by National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)

Sellers report higher prices with agent-assisted sales; 86% of buyers and sellers used an agent or broker in transaction

The Global Business Council of LIBOR has proudly been named a Platinum Global Achievement Program Award honoree by National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

LIBOR, together with Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® (HGAR) and Staten Island Board of REALTORS® (SIBOR), proudly organized its first local "NYC Lobby Day" to empower its Queens REALTORS® to advocate directly with New York City Council members.

LIBOR recently launched the next phase in its Home For All Of Us fair housing campaign, this time addressing the REALTOR® commitment to ensuring people can choose where they live no matter their race or color.

LIBOR is thrilled to announce the launch of "Why LIBOR - A Video Series," a compelling collection of narratives and success stories that highlight the significant impact LIBOR membership has had on its leaders and members.

On July 30, 2024, dedicated members of LIBOR joined forces to repaint and plant flowers at the 46th and 5th Street Seat located in the heart of Long Island City.