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Congress & NYS 2024: REALTOR® Champions Win 11 of 15 Most-Watched Local Races

Nov 13, 2024, 16:33 PM by Christina DeFalco

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June is National Homeownership Month

May 31, 2024 1 min read

June is National Homeownership Month when we raise awareness about the benefits of owning a home and the importance of making homeownership more attainable for all Americans.

Through My Lens

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?

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.

NYC Mayor 2025: Brooklyn State Senator Zellnor Myrie Joins Dem Primary vs. Adams

May 8, 2024 1 min read

"A Brooklyn state senator who has become an increasingly vocal critic of New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday he's setting up an exploratory committee

LIBOR Past President Gina Marie Bettenhauser Inducted into NAR RPAC Hall of Fame

May 6, 2024 1 min read

LIBOR past President Gina Marie Bettenhauser was inducted into the NAR RPAC Hall of Fame, recognizing her lifetime support of RPAC at the $25,000 level