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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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Nassau 2025: Midway Through First Term, “Mixed Reviews” for County Exec. Bruce Blakeman

Apr 3, 2024 1 min read

Halfway into his four-year term, Blakeman has struggled to make headway on major county challenges that were at the center of his campaign or that cropped up early in his administration

Record Low Inventory: Nassau, Suffolk Rank Near Bottom of New Housing Production

Apr 3, 2024 1 min read

Long Island’s housing growth rate was among the slowest in the United States from 2012 to 2022, according to a new report.

Media’s Squatter Sensation? Attorneys On Both Sides Call Coverage Overblown

Apr 3, 2024 1 min read

Tabloids, talk shows, and TikTok have recently been abuzz with tales of ‘squatters’ taking over New York City homes from unwitting landlords and refusing to leave.

LIBOR Members Join NYSAR Lobby Day: State Budget, Possible Housing Deal Still in Limbo

Mar 26, 2024 2 min read

With the 2024-2025 New York State Budget looming and continued hope for a breakthrough deal on housing policy, LIBOR members joined REALTORS® from across New York on Wednesday to visit our local members of the State Senate and Assembly.

New Pro-Housing Super PAC: 'Abundant New York' To Back "All Of The Above" YIMBY Candidates

Mar 26, 2024 2 min read

"Housing advocates in New York have created a super PAC that aims to spend tens of thousands of dollars to help elect political candidates who welcome development in their districts," reported the New York Times.

New York Casino Plans: Gaming Commission May Not Approve Licenses Until Late 2025

Mar 26, 2024 2 min read

"So the process to award three gambling licenses in the nation’s largest untapped gaming market, which was initially expected to be at or near conclusion by now, appears far from over," reported Politico.

NAR Litigation Update

Mar 22, 2024 2 min read

Despite all of the news circulating about the NAR lawsuit proposed settlement, it's important to carry on with your usual business activities and remain patient about the changes that will lie ahead.

ABR® National Designation, Offered FREE to Members: 6 Live Virtual Classes Scheduled!

Mar 21, 2024 1 min read

LIBOR is pleased to provide its members with ABR® designation courses, helping REALTORS® communicate their value to buyers in this ever-evolving real estate landscape.

Property Condition Disclosure Act Amendment Effective March 20, 2024

Mar 21, 2024 1 min read

An amendment to the Property Condition Disclosure Act took effect on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Albany Lobby Day: Joins Us March 27th + Webinar Preview This Monday

Mar 20, 2024 1 min read

Don’t miss your chance to stand up and speak out. Join LIBOR at NYSAR’s annual Lobby Day in Albany, scheduled for March 27th at the Albany Empire State Plaza

NY’s Highest Court: NYC Property Tax System Violates Fair Housing Laws

Mar 20, 2024 1 min read

“New York’s highest court issued a new ruling on Tuesday that could upend the way New York City collects billions of dollars in property taxes each year,”

NYC Council: Speaker Wants More NYC Homeowners, Housing at Aqueduct & Crackdown on Deed Theft

Mar 20, 2024 2 min read

LIBOR Government Affairs recently attended the 2024 “State of the City” address, delivered by City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams

Governor Hochul: $20M+ For LI Senior Housing in Rockville Centre & Medford

Mar 20, 2024 1 min read

The state is giving more than $20 million to two senior housing projects on Long Island, Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Monday.

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LIBOR CEO Doreen Spagnuolo Named One of the Premiere Business Women of Long Island

Mar 20, 2024 2 min read

Doreen Spagnuolo, LIBOR CEO, has been named one of the 2024 Herald Premiere Business Women of Long Island by RichnerLIVE.

Correcting the Record: NAR Does Not Set Commissions

Mar 19, 2024 1 min read

NAR Litigation Update

Mar 16, 2024 1 min read

The National Association of REALTORS® has reached a proposed agreement to resolve nationwide claims brought by home sellers.

LIBOR Offers Free ABR® Designation Course with NYS CE Credits for Members in 2024

Mar 15, 2024 1 min read

LIBOR is excited to announce that it will be providing the ABR® course at no cost to members* as a live, interactive, Zoom class with the extra advantage of offering attendees 15 Hours of NYS CE credit