LIBOR offices will be closed on November 27 and 28 in celebration of Thanksgiving. Happy Holiday to all our members!
2023 National Real Estate Ethics Day® is June 29!
Jun 15, 2023 2 min read
Join LIBOR on June 29, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a live broadcast of the 6th annual nationwide National Real Estate Ethics Day® with world-renowned speaker Leigh Brown!
Save the Date: NYSAR Lobby Day – April 30, 2024
Jun 14, 2023 1 min read
Mark your calendars – NYSAR’s annual Lobby Day in Albany is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Long Island Board of REALTORS® Furthering Commitment to Fight Hunger on Long Island
Jun 14, 2023 2 min read
Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) recently participated in the 2023 REALTOR® Volunteer Days by volunteering with City Harvest
State Legislature Unable to Agree on Housing Package in Final Days of Session – “Good Cause” Eviction Fails to Advance
Jun 13, 2023 1 min read
On June 8, in the final days of this year’s legislative session, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie released a joint statement 
NYC Council Primary Races to Watch
Jun 13, 2023 1 min read
New York City Primary Elections will be held Tuesday, June 27 for City Council races, district attorneys, judges, and other local races.
Effective June 14, 2023, an Amended PCDS Must be Used by All Licensees
Jun 13, 2023 1 min read
The PCDS has been amended to include language disclosing the presence of “indoor mold.”
June is National Homeownership Month
Jun 6, 2023 1 min read
June is National Homeownership Month when we promote the benefits of homeownership and recommit to creating opportunities for future homeowners.
Urge Lawmakers to Remove Cold Call Restrictions on Licensed Real Estate Professionals in State of Emergency
Jun 6, 2023 1 min read
Your action is needed - please urge your state lawmakers to pass legislation S.412/A.6680, which clarifies the ability for licensed real estate professionals to provide telemarketing services during states of emergency
NYSAR Meets with Key Lawmakers as End of Session Nears
Jun 6, 2023 1 min read
This week, NYSAR staff met with key lawmakers as the 2023 legislative session comes to a close on June 9.
Take Action Now to Remove Cold Call Restrictions
May 31, 2023 1 min read
Urge state lawmakers to remove cold call restrictions on licensed real estate professionals during a state of emergency.
Telemarketing Bill Advances in Assembly Committee
May 31, 2023 1 min read
On Tuesday, NYSAR-supported legislation (A.6680/S.412) that would provide for a technical amendment to a current law allowing for legitimate telemarketing business activities
NYSAR Meets with Assembly Housing Chair Linda Rosenthal
May 31, 2023 1 min read
This week, NYSAR met with Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal (Manhattan), Chair of the Assembly Housing Committee, to discuss statewide housing issues, including priority legislation
Governor Hochul Stands Against “Good Cause” Eviction
May 23, 2023 1 min read
REALTORS® took action successfully urging state lawmakers to oppose the inclusion of “good cause” eviction measures in this year’s state budget.
Senate Leader Stewart-Cousins: “Good Cause” Eviction Bill Won’t Pass as Drafted
May 23, 2023 1 min read
State lawmakers have fewer than a dozen days left of scheduled session days this year, however, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins remained vague on details when it came to discussing possible housing legislation.
NAR President Testifies Before Congress on New Mortgage Fees
May 23, 2023 1 min read
NAR 2023 President Kenny Parcell testified Wednesday about the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) new loan level pricing adjustments (LLPA) fee increase on borrowers with fair to good credit profiles. 
Cold Calling Still Prohibited in New York
May 23, 2023 1 min read
Real estate licensees may not make any unsolicited phone calls to a member of the public during a State of Emergency.
2023 LIBOR YPN Rising Stars in Real Estate Awards Recipients Announced
May 17, 2023 1 min read
LIBOR is proud to introduce the 2023 Young Professional Network (YPN) 20 Under 40 Rising Stars in Real Estate.
NAR Board of Directors Approves New Fair Housing Requirement
May 17, 2023 1 min read
National Association of REALTORS® new-member applicants must now complete two hours of fair housing training and existing members must complete two hours of fair housing training every three years
State Lawmakers Introduce First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Bill Following NYSAR Lobby Day
May 16, 2023 1 min read
Following NYSAR and REALTOR® Lobby Day advocacy efforts, legislation that would create an NYS first-time homebuyer savings account program
FHFA Rescinds Upfront Fees Based on DTI Ratio
May 16, 2023 1 min read
On May 10, following concerns expressed from NAR and other industry organizations, the FHFA announced that it has rescinded its proposed loan level pricing adjustment (LLPA) upfront fees