LIBOR offices will be closed on November 27 and 28 in celebration of Thanksgiving. Happy Holiday to all our members!
NYC Council Bill Would Delay Implementation of NYC Local Law 97
May 16, 2023 1 min read
NYC Council Member Vicky Paladino is urging support for a bipartisan bill in the NYC Council (Int. 913) that would delay the implementation of Local Law 97, which was passed in 2019.
Volunteers Needed for REALTOR® Volunteer Week, June 3 – 11
May 10, 2023 2 min read
As part of NAR's 2023 REALTORS® Are Good Neighbors Volunteer Week, LIBOR is partnering with Island Harvest and City Harvest to fight hunger in our local communities, by hosting three LI REALTOR® Volunteer Opportunities in Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk
Record Attendance at NYSAR’s 2023 Lobby Day
May 9, 2023 1 min read
A record number of REALTORS® attended this year’s NYSAR Lobby Day in Albany on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Final State Budget Summary
May 9, 2023 2 min read
Late Wednesday, state lawmakers approved a $229 billion state budget, nearly a month after the April 1 deadline.
Summaries of New Climate-related Laws in NYC
May 9, 2023 1 min read
Following passage of NYC Local Law 154 of 2021, the construction of certain new buildings in NYC will not be allowed to utilize fossil fuel burning systems.
Register for LIBOR’s May Learning Social
May 3, 2023 1 min read
Learn socially at LIBOR's May Networking event on May 25 at the Huntington Hilton to learn all about how RPR’s data and analytics
NAR Urges FHFA to Eliminate LLPA Increases
May 3, 2023 1 min read
On April 26, NAR sent a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) urging for the elimination of recently announced increases in upfront fees
New York Set to Ban Gas Furnaces, Stoves in New Buildings
May 3, 2023 1 min read
Under the recently announced state budget agreement announced by Gov. Hochul, New York will require new buildings to be zero-emissions starting in 2026
Gov. Hochul Announces ‘Conceptual’ State Budget Deal
May 3, 2023 1 min read
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced late Thursday that she and Democratic leaders of the state Legislature reached a “conceptual agreement” on a $229 billion state budget
NYSAR Meets with State Lawmakers on Coop Transparency and First-time Homebuyer Program
May 3, 2023 1 min read
This week, NSYAR met with state lawmakers and staff advocating for introducing and advancing priority legislation, including bills that would help first-time homebuyers
Here We Grow - at LIBOR's 35th Education Conference!
Apr 26, 2023 1 min read
LIBOR's 35th Annual Conference and Trade Show is now open for registration. Join us on June 7, 2023, for LIBOR’s premier event for education and networking.
NYSAR Pre-Lobby Day Issues Briefing Live Zoom: April 28 at 11 AM
Apr 26, 2023 1 min read
REALTORS® are invited to attend virtually NYSAR’s Pre-Lobby Day Issues Briefing Live Zoom on Friday, April 28 at 11 AM.
Reported: Major Housing Policy Removed from State Budget Negotiations
Apr 26, 2023 1 min read
Reporting has indicated that major housing policy is being removed from state budget negotiations as Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers have failed to come to an agreement
NYSAR Meets with Sen. Sanders’ Office on Coop Disclosure
Apr 26, 2023 1 min read
This week, NYSAR staff met with Sen. James Sanders’ office (D-Queens) to discuss advancing NYSAR-supported coop fairness and transparency legislation
Get Involved and Help Guide Your Industry
Apr 25, 2023 1 min read
Whether you are just starting a real estate career or are a seasoned real estate veteran, getting involved can be an important part of your success.
Long Island Board of REALTORS® Launches New Brand and Website
Apr 21, 2023 2 min read
LIBOR is excited to introduce its new logo and visual look that reflect the professional excellence of its REALTOR® members.
Housing Becomes Top Issue Stalling Budget
Apr 17, 2023 1 min read
Housing appears to have become the top budget issue being negotiated between Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Legislature surpassing bail reform talks
NYC Council Introduces Coop Transparency Bill
Apr 17, 2023 1 min read
Following NYSAR advocacy efforts, NYC Council Member Marjorie Velazquez has introduced a NYSAR-supported bill (Int. 1002) that would combat illegal discrimination
Take Action Today – “Good Cause” Eviction Still Being Considered in State Budget
Apr 11, 2023 1 min read
Legislation to impose “good cause” eviction, which would cap annual rent increases on non-owner-occupied apartments under 4 units to 3% or lower
Expected Further Delay for State Budget
Apr 10, 2023 1 min read
Governor Kathy Hochul indicated she may issue a second budget extender as the initial budget extension deadline of April 10 approaches.

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