Housing on Long Island Just Became More Inclusive #GoodbyeCovenants
Committed to the mission of Fair Housing for ALL, in 2020 and 2021, Long Island Board of REALTORS® worked with both the Nassau and Suffolk County legislatures, respectively, to create a bill that allows homeowners to remove racially and religiously restrictive covenants from their property deeds. To celebrate this momentous change, LIBOR has launched a social media public awareness campaign on this action to inform homeowners of their new potential covenant removal option and reaffirm to all that racially and religious restrictive language is illegal and unconstitutional. Visit www.lirealtor.com/covenants for resources on covenant removal.

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Licensing and Renewal Fee Increase 
Effective January 21, 2022, as part of recently approved Fair Housing laws, the state has added a surcharge to licensing and license renewal fees for real estate brokers and salespersons to be used for statewide fair housing efforts. Real Estate Broker license fees have increased by $30 from $155 to $185, and Real Estate Salesperson license fees have increased by $10 from $55 to $65. Learn more.
NAR Launches 2022 That’s Who We R Ad Campaign
"That’s Who We R," NAR’s national advertising campaign, helps consumers understand that REALTORS® are real estate experts in their local communities, who abide by NAR's Code of Ethics and fight for real estate dreams and property rights. The next wave of That’s Who We R is coming February 8. Watch this sneak peek of what’s to come for the 2022 ad campaign, and get ready for even more That’s Who We R advertising which will continue to elevate and differentiate the REALTOR® brand.
Didn’t Meet Your 2021 COE Requirement?
There’s still time to fulfill your NAR Code of Ethics Requirement if you missed the 2021 deadline. Act now to get your member benefits and services reinstated! Learn more HERE.
NAR Tax Summit February 2022
Learn about new governance regulations and receive tips on how to improve your personal wealth by spotting opportunities in your tax return, what to do if the IRS comes knocking, and more. The National Association of REALTORS® Center for Financial Wellness is hosting a four-part Tax Summit from February 2, 9, 16, and 23. Learn more about the sessions and register, HERE.
The New Version of Real Safe Agent is here!
Available to all LIBOR members as a FREE member benefit, is the Real Safe Agent (RSA) program. RSA is more than a personal safety app; it is a crime prevention system built specifically for the real estate industry. The new and improved version has even more features to empowers our real estate community to cooperate and collaborate for the purposes of keeping each other safe.
New - Long Island Board of REALTORS® Login Code - nki533
Both current and new users will need this to update their existing app or activate their new one once they have installed it.
We implore all members to take advantage of this free benefit. The more members using the system, the safer everyone becomes. For more information on this safety app, visit: Real Safe Agent.
Put More Show and Less Tell In Your Listing Presentation
Thursday, Jan 27, 10:00AM – 1:00PM            
3 Hrs. CE    

Handling Multiple Offers In A Hot Sellers’ Market – Remember Who You Work For!
Thursday, Jan 27, 2:00PM – 5:00PM              
3 Hrs. CE    

Digital Signings & Transactions Level 2
Thursday, Jan 27, 2:00PM – 5:00PM              
2 Hrs. CE               

Stratus Demo: Become an MLS Listing Expert
Friday, Jan 28, 1:00PM – 4:00PM        
3 Hrs. CE    

Human Rights & Fair Housing
(Satisfies Dos 3 Hours Fair Housing Requirement)         
Monday, Jan 31, 10:00AM – 1:00PM              
3 Hr. CE               
Real Estate Market
Find out what factors could impact real estate most in the year ahead —and potentially benefit both buyers and sellers.
 
Decorating and Design
Jump-start a remodeling project with ideas for colors, materials and features expected to take off in 2022.
 
Leadership Communications
It’s never too late to make new habits for balancing work obligations and personal needs.
Summary of Governor Hochul’s FY 2023 Executive Budget Proposal
On January 18, Governor Kathy Hochul presented her first Executive Budget proposal for 2023. Governor Hochul’s $216 billion spending plan includes multiple real-estate related initiatives, including affordable housing funding, a homeowner property tax rebate credit, and limitations on the use of criminal background and credit checks by landlords. Over the next few weeks, the state Senate and Assembly will hold a series of joint budget hearings. Each house will then present their own respective budget proposals, signaling the start of budget negotiations between the governor and Legislature. A final state Budget is due by April 1, 2022. For a complete summary of the governor’s Executive Budget proposal, click HERE.
NY Attorney General Issues Guidance on Evictions Following Expiration of Moratorium
Following the expiration of the state’s eviction moratorium on January 15, 2022, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued guidance on evictions and existing tenant rights and protections. Landlords are now able to start new eviction cases, proceed with existing cases, and issue eviction warrants against some tenants. Learn more.
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