Applications are Now Open for LIBOR’s 2023 Leadership Academy

LIBOR is proud to announce the launch of our inaugural LIBOR Leadership Academy, a year-long immersive program designed to identify, prepare, and inspire emerging leaders for a future in volunteer leadership within the REALTOR® association and community. LIBOR members with demonstrated leadership abilities, who are committed to excellence in their careers and are passionate about the real estate industry, are encouraged to apply. Applications are due December 23, 2022. Help impact the direction of our Association and apply today, HERE!

Register for LIBOR's December 8th Learning Social!

Learn socially at LIBOR's December Networking event featuring Al Fazio, Esq., open bar and delicious eats! CE Pending and FREE to ALL Members! Conveniently located in Queens with FREE valet parking. Register HERE.

REALTORS® Triple Play Convention & Trade Expo 2022

REALTORS® Triple Play Convention & Trade Expo is scheduled for December 5-8, 2022 in Atlantic City, New Jersey! Hear from national speakers, choose from more than 100 unique sessions, including CE and non-CE, an expansive two-day Trade Expo, and much more. For more information visit realtorstripleplay.com.

There’s Still Time to Apply for a NYSREEF Scholarship

Want to earn a national designation? A New York State Real Estate Education Foundation scholarship will pay for half of the tuition! Learn more and apply at NYSREEF.org. Deadline to apply is December 31, 2022. 

New Co-Brandable Resource Available!

Don't let this gem slip through the cracks! Be sure to view and download your free Seller Obligations and Landlord Obligations flyers and protect your clients and colleagues! Available at lirealtor.com/fairhousing.

Avis

Book with Avis and save up to $75 off a 3-day weekend rental or $25 off per day on a weekend rental. Plus, you’ll earn a Free Day to use for a future rental if you pay now. Learn more HERE.

RPR: Using Data to Educate Clients

Thursday, December 1, 9:00AM - 12:45PM

3.75 Hrs. CE

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REALTOR® Tech Class

Monday, December 5, 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Day 1

Monday, December 19, 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Day 2

15 Hrs. CE

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Fair Housing Laws

Monday, December 5, 9:00AM - 12:00PM

3 Hrs. CE

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Real Estate Consulting

Monday, December 5, 9:00AM - 5:00PM

7.5 Hrs. CE

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Certified Buyer Representative (CBR)

Tuesday, December 6, 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Day 1

Tuesday, December 13, 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Day 2

15 Hrs. CE

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RPR: Using Data to Educate Clients

Tuesday, December 6, 9:00AM - 12:45PM

3.75 Hrs. CE

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Law of Agency

Wednesday, December 7, 9:00AM - 10:00AM

1 Hr. CE

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Digital Signings & Transactions - Level 2

Wednesday, December 7, 10:00AM - 12:00PM

2 Hrs. CE

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NYSAR to Launch Education Campaign on State’s Climate Action Council Recommendations

Speaking to the Albany Business Review last week, Mike Kelly (NYSAR Director of Government Affairs) addressed ongoing actions from the state’s Climate Action Council (CAC) saying, "We have concerns that New Yorkers in large part are unaware of state government and its agencies looking to implement some laws or regulations that are going to have a direct impact on them." Draft recommendations from the CAC in their scoping plan include prohibiting utilities from installing new natural gas service to existing buildings in 2024; prohibiting the replacement of gas/oil heating and cooling equipment in single-family homes and apartment buildings with up to 49 units in 2030; and prohibiting gas appliance replacements for cooking and clothes dryers in 2035. NYSAR does not oppose the overall goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and will be launching a public awareness campaign to educate voters on the recommendations ahead of the release of a final scoping plan at the end of December. "The concern for us is there's no conversation or analysis or reporting on how this climate action plan and its components impact housing."

Department of State Proposes New Cease and Desist Zone in Parts of Brooklyn

The Department of State is proposing the creation of a new cease and desist zone in areas of Brooklyn near East Flatbush, also referred to as Community Board 17. Public comments on the proposal will be accepted until January 23, 2023. Members of the public wishing to provide public comment can email: david.mossberg@dos.ny.gov. NYSAR will be providing comments on the proposal and as we oppose the imposition of cease and desist zones which restrict commonly used business practices by licensed real estate professionals. Read the DOS proposal HERE.

Peconic Bay Region Voters Approve Community Housing Fund Initiative

In November, voters in the Peconic Bay region of Long Island (towns of East Hampton, Shelter Island, Southampton and Southold) approved a new measure to create a “Community Housing Fund” to assist with affordable housing initiatives and will be funded by a 0.5% real estate transfer tax. First-time homebuyers are exempt from the new 0.5% transfer tax. Following voter approval, the new law, which was signed into law in October but required voter referendum, also increases the exemption amounts from the current 2% community preservation fund real estate transfer tax. This will result in an overall tax reduction for homes under $1 million in the region. Read more HERE.

FHA Issues Private Flood Insurance Rule

On November 21, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a final rule allowing private flood insurance for FHA-insured mortgages in special flood hazard areas. Read NAR’s release applauding HUD’s new rule. Previously, only National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies were allowed for FHA loans. However, a broad NAR coalition helped persuade HUD that many private insurers now offer higher quality, lower cost options than the NFIP; and FHA borrowers should not be excluded from options which have been available to more conventional borrowers since 2019.

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