Long Island Board of REALTORS, Inc.

Long Island Board of REALTORS, Inc. Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) is a not-for-profit trade association founded in 1910.

LIBOR proudly serves real estate professionals in Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties.

Buyers are leading the way. Of the 315 FHA loans that closed across Long Island in June 2026, 197 were purchase loans, n...
09/25/2026

Buyers are leading the way.

Of the 315 FHA loans that closed across Long Island in June 2026, 197 were purchase loans, nearly two-thirds of all activity, totaling $138.6 million. The remaining 118 were refinances, adding another $62.6 million in volume.

For Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens homeowners and buyers alike, FHA financing remains a steady path to homeownership and financial flexibility.

Source: HUD, FHA Single-Family Portfolio Snapshot, June 2026

October is almost here, and so is REALTOR® Commercial Month! Throughout the month, LIBOR will highlight the education, r...
09/23/2026

October is almost here, and so is REALTOR® Commercial Month! Throughout the month, LIBOR will highlight the education, resources, and professional connections available to members working in commercial real estate.

Start the month with CCIM – Foundations for Success in Commercial Real Estate, a two-day classroom course on October 1–2 in Melville. Explore commercial leases, investment analysis, and practical tools to help build your business.

📲 Learn more over on our website.

Just one week away! Join us for “Lead the Way: Success Through Involvement” and discover how getting involved can expand...
09/21/2026

Just one week away!

Join us for “Lead the Way: Success Through Involvement” and discover how getting involved can expand your network, strengthen your leadership skills, boost your visibility, and create new business opportunities.

Register today

Your safety concerns deserve to be heard. 🔒LIBOR's Safety Reporting Program gives members a confidential way to report s...
09/19/2026

Your safety concerns deserve to be heard. 🔒
LIBOR's Safety Reporting Program gives members a confidential way to report safety incidents or concerns encountered on the job, because no REALTOR® should have to navigate a threatening situation alone or in silence.
If something doesn't feel right, report it. Your voice helps protect the entire LIBOR community.
📩 Learn how to report: https://www.lirealtor.com/brokers-agents/member-resources/realtor-safety

FHA financing is doing real work on Long Island. 🏡In June 2026 alone, 315 FHA-insured loans closed across Nassau, Suffol...
09/18/2026

FHA financing is doing real work on Long Island. 🏡
In June 2026 alone, 315 FHA-insured loans closed across Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens counties, totaling $201 million in loan volume.

That's real families getting into homes, refinancing, and building equity right here on Long Island.

Suffolk: 177 loans
Nassau: 85 loans
Queens: 53 loans

Source: HUD, FHA Single-Family Portfolio Snapshot, June 2026

Congratulations to our LIBOR members honored during this afternoon’s General Session at NYSAR’s Fall Business Meeting at...
09/16/2026

Congratulations to our LIBOR members honored during this afternoon’s General Session at NYSAR’s Fall Business Meeting at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY! 👏

LIBOR and NYSAR Past President Linda Lugo was presented with the Alan Yassky Distinguished Service Award, recognizing her nearly 35 years of service and significant contributions to the real estate profession. Dawn Carpenter, Past President of NYSAR and Staten Island Board of REALTORS® (SIBOR), was also presented with this prestigious honor.

Ray Manzoni was announced as a 2026 recipient of NYSAR’s Community Service Award. He will be formally honored at NYSAR’s 2027 Mid-Winter Business Meetings in February.

The session also marked the graduation of NYSAR’s Leadership Academy, with LIBOR members Jennifer Goren, Connor Nolan and Felicia Smith among the graduates.

We’re proud to celebrate our outstanding members and their leadership, service and continued commitment to the REALTOR® community and the communities they serve.

09/16/2026

Ready to get involved and make an impact? Katiana Deshommes, member of LIBOR’s Member Engagement Committee, shares why you won’t want to miss LIBOR’s exciting new event, Lead the Way: Success Through Involvement, happening September 28 at LIBOR’s Melville headquarters.

Explore LIBOR’s committees, connect with fellow members, and discover new ways to get involved in your association and community. Plus, hear a special keynote from national speaker Gloria Cannon on the power of involvement and how being an active REALTOR® can help you expand your network, and grow your business.

Learn more and register: http://lirealtor.com/committeefair

REALTORS® know that advocacy matters. From local government to Albany and Washington, REALTORS® make their voices heard ...
09/15/2026

REALTORS® know that advocacy matters. From local government to Albany and Washington, REALTORS® make their voices heard on the issues that impact homeownership, real estate and the communities we serve.

Representation matters. Having elected officials who understand the real estate industry and the needs of our clients matters.

But most importantly, REALTORS® VOTE! 🗳️
90% of LIBOR members are registered to vote, helping ensure REALTORS® have a voice at the ballot box and at every level of government.

Today, September 15, is National Voter Registration Day — and there’s no better time to make your voice count. Not registered? Know someone who isn’t? Take a few minutes today to register and encourage others to do the same.

Register. Vote. Make your voice heard. 👉 elections.ny.gov/register-vote

💼 Meet the Affiliates: Financial ServicesWe’re kicking off LIBOR’s Meet the Affiliates series by highlighting Bridge2Bus...
09/15/2026

💼 Meet the Affiliates: Financial Services
We’re kicking off LIBOR’s Meet the Affiliates series by highlighting Bridge2Business affiliates in Financial Services.

From mortgage and lending to banking, credit unions, and wealth management, these businesses can be valuable resources for REALTORS®—whether you’re looking for services for yourself or resources to share with your buyers and sellers.

Swipe through to meet this week’s featured affiliates, get their contact information, and save this post for when you need it!

Then check back each week as we introduce more LIBOR affiliates across a variety of industries. Explore all Bridge2Business affiliates: lirealtor.com/AFFdirectory

09/14/2026

🛡️ September is REALTOR® Safety Month!

Join Dave Legaz, REALTOR®, retired NYPD Police Sergeant, safety author, and past LIBOR and NYSAR President for “Prospect or Predator? Why the Required Written Agreement Can Be a Smart Safety Strategy,” on September 25 at 1:00 PM.

Learn practical strategies to:
🔹 Recognize warning signs and understand predator and thief behavior
🔹 Reduce opportunities for crime during calls, showings, open houses and marketing
🔹 Use proven safety tools and best practices to protect yourself and your clients

Free for LIBOR members, 1-hour CE credit.

Make safety part of your business strategy. Register here: https://www.lirealtor.com/brokers-agents/professional-development/courses/course/Details/EE092526

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