Press Releases

Long Island and Queens Realtor® Open House Weekend Kicks-Off Spring Home Buying Season

Mar 22, 2016 3 min read
Purchasing a home is one of the most important decisions in a person’s life.  According to data from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), eighty-seven percent of U.S. households believe homeownership is part of their American D

Huntington REALTOR® Linda Lugo Inaugurated as NYSAR President

Feb 10, 2016 2 min read
Linda Lugo, ABR, CIPS, CRB, CRS, GRI, ITI, SRES, e-Pro, CBR, of Huntington took the oath of office Monday, February 8, as the 2016 president of the New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR). The association’s inauguration ceremony was

2015 Real Estate Market Update Year End Report

Jan 20, 2016 1 min read
The Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. (MLSLI) released the 2015 year end housing figures for Long Island, which includes Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens Counties.   MLSLI reported a $390,000 closed median home price for Long Island

Long Island Board of REALTORS® Opposes Increased Recording Fees in Nassau County

Jan 5, 2016 2 min read
Enough is Enough with Increased Recording Fees in Nassau County  The recent increase in real estate recording fees are indicative that Nassau County officials are not as concerned with attracting and retaining residents as they would lead you to

We’re More Than Realtors® - A Year in Review

Dec 17, 2015 3 min read
For many, the end of the year signifies a time to evaluate the year’s passing.  For the Long Island Board of Realtors® (LIBOR), a tremendous part of that reflection is the efforts put forth by the “We’re More Than Realtors&

Long Island Board of REALTORS® Presents 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award to Johnette Correia

Nov 30, 2015 2 min read
The Long Island Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (LIBOR) is honored to announce that the prestigious 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award has been presented to Johnette Correia, for her exceptional dedication and over forty years in the real estate

LIBOR Honors 2015 REALTOR®-Broker of the Year Barbara Ford

Nov 30, 2015 3 min read
The Long Island Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (LIBOR) is pleased to announce that Realtor® Barbara Ford has been named the recipient of the distinguished REALTOR®-Broker of the Year award. The announcement was made at the association&rsqu

LIBOR Awards 2015 Realtor®-Salesperson of the Year to Matthew Arnold

Nov 30, 2015 3 min read
The Long Island Board of Realtors®, Inc. (LIBOR) is pleased to announce that Realtor® Matthew Arnold of Netter Real Estate in West Islip has been named the recipient of the honorable Realtor®-Salesperson of the Year award.  The annou

Long Island Board of REALTORS® Presents 2015 Community Service Award to Evelyn Atanas

Nov 30, 2015 2 min read
The Long Island Board of REALTORS® Inc. (LIBOR) recognized Realtor® Evelyn Atanas as the recipient of this year’s esteemed Community Service Award at their Annual Installation and Awards Dinner held on November 24, 2015 at the

Long Island Board of REALTORS® Recognizes Howard Fritz as 2015 REALTOR®-Affiliate of the Year

Nov 30, 2015 2 min read
The Long Island Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (LIBOR) is proud to announce that Howard Fritz has been named the recipient of the notable REALTOR®-Affiliate of the Year award. The announcement was made at the association’s Annual In

REALTOR® Mary Alice Ruppert Installed as 2016 President of the Long Island Board of Realtors®

Nov 24, 2015 3 min read
The Long Island Board of REALTORS® Inc. (LIBOR) is pleased to announce the appointment Mary Alice Ruppert of Coach Realtors, as the 2016 Board President.  Mary Alice was sworn into office by fellow Realtor®, friend and co-owne

2016 MLSLI™ Leadership Names President David Lucas

Nov 17, 2015 2 min read
The Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. (MLSLI™) has recently named a new Executive Committee for 2016. Leading the MLSLI of Long Island is incoming President David Lucas. David was installed into office by MLS and LIBOR Past Pre

Long Island Board of Realtors® Honors Spirit Award Recipients

Nov 4, 2015 2 min read
Media Contact: Christina DeFalco-Romano Email The Long Island Board of Realtors® Inc. (LIBOR) is pleased to announce the fall recipients of the Realtor® Spirit Award, members of the fundraising committee of LIBOR’s Suffolk No

LIBOR Launches REALTORS® Against Hunger Campaign to Help Fight Hunger in our Communities this Holiday Season

Nov 3, 2015 3 min read
Media Contact: Christina DeFalco-Romano Email The Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) is proud to announce the launch of their 8th Annual REALTORS® Against Hunger (RAH) Campaign, to fight hunger in our local communities. &n

LIBOR Sponsors 5th Annual Hampton Bays Over the Bridge Run/Walk

Sep 15, 2015 3 min read
The Long Island Board of REALTORS® Inc. (LIBOR) was proud to be a sponsor of the 5th Annual Hampton Bays Lions Club “Over the Bridge” 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk on September 12, 2015.  The 500 participants of the race were treated t

REALTOR® Scouting Scholarship Award Applications

Aug 27, 2015 2 min read
Media Contact: Christina DeFalco-Romano Email The Long Island Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (LIBOR) is proud to announce the launch of the REALTOR® Scouting Scholarship Award.  Through this program, LIBOR will be awarding up to six

LIBOR Joins Habitat for Humanity for a REALTOR® Volunteer Build Day

Jun 19, 2015 2 min read
For Realtors®, providing home ownership opportunities comes naturally, but finding affordable homeownership opportunities can be challenging. Over the past nine years the Long Island Board of Realtors®, Inc. (LIBOR) have sponsored the bu

LIBOR's YPN Hosts 4th Annual '20 Under 40 Rising Stars' in Real Estate Awards

Jun 12, 2015 3 min read
The stars were shining bright on the evening of June 10, 2015 as the Long Island Board of Realtors® (LIBOR) Young Professional Network (YPN) hosted a sensational evening honoring the 4th Annual ‘20 Under 40 Rising Stars in Real Estate,&rsqu

LIBOR Proudly Supports our Veterans on Memorial Day and Every Day

May 18, 2015 2 min read
The Long Island Board of REALTORS® Inc. (LIBOR) is proud to be a sponsor of the 88th Annual Little Neck-Douglaston (LND) Memorial Day Parade which took place on Monday, May 25, 2015.  The LND Memorial Day Parade is recognized as be

LIBOR Joins Forces with Rebuilding Together LI to Help a Veteran in Need

Apr 28, 2015 2 min read
Media Contact: Christina DeFalco-Romano Email With days notice, members of the Long Island Board of REALTORS® Inc. (LIBOR) rallied together and rolled up their sleeves to work alongside Rebuilding Together Long Island (RTLI) on an

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