Economic Forecast - A Look at the US Economy, Interest Rates, and Housing
Are you planning for your Real Estate practice through inflation and a changing labor market? Join LIBOR on Wednesday, August 24 for a FREE economic forecast and networking event featuring Dr. Elliot Eisenberg. Cocktails included. Register here: lirealtor.com/ForecastEvent
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2022 REALTOR® Awards Nominations are Now Open
LIBOR is now accepting nominations for the 2022 LIBOR Awards program. LIBOR is proud to celebrate members who are experts in their fields, advocates in their communities, leaders amongst their peers, and champions of the advancement of the real estate profession. For more information, award criteria, and how to nominate, visit www.lirealtor.com/news/awards.
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LIBOR's 2023/24 Director Candidates Have Been Announced!
A total of fourteen (14) At-Large Directors will be elected to 2-year terms. Members will be able to choose up to fourteen (14) At-Large Director candidates when they vote online during the “Virtual” Annual Meeting of the Membership of LIBOR scheduled for September 14, 2022. Meet your Director candidates HERE and be informed before you vote.
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2022 LIBOR Member Profile is Now Available
In 2021, the typical agent nationally had 12 transactions, up from 10 transactions in 2020. On Long Island, agents typically had five transactions. A shortage of housing inventory on Long Island was the most cited reason limiting potential clients from completing transactions. Discover more on your fellow Long Island REALTOR® characteristics, trends, and sales volume in the full report HERE.
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LIBOR Furthers Commitment to Fair Housing through New Initiative
LIBOR is working to make Long Island Home for all of us. Be sure to check out our new initiative, Home for All of Us: Committed to Delivering Fair Housing Across Long Island which seeks to deliver fair housing across the island and beyond. For more information, visit HomeForAllOfUs.org.
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Deadline Approaching to Apply to be a NYSAR NAR Director
NYSAR is accepting applications for NYSAR NAR Director appointments for terms beginning in 2023. Those seeking the position of NYSAR appointed NAR Director must meet the newly approved qualifications and requirements. and complete the application and self-certification. NYSAR requests that all applicants, including the small and medium-sized positions, select “state allocated position” from the “position sought” dropdown. Applications must be submitted by Friday, August 12, 2022. For information and eligibility, click HERE.
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Apply Now for NYSAR’s 2023 Leadership Academy
Members of NYSAR’s 6th Leadership Academy (LA6) will be immersed in a comprehensive program that will develop skills in the many facets of successful leadership. The program will often focus on REALTOR® association leadership but is also designed to introduce skills that will affect all facets of your personal and professional life. Applications are due August 31, 2022. Apply HERE!
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Lenovo’s Back to School Sale is Here
NAR members, be classroom ready with Education PCs as low as $300, select ThinkPad laptops at 50% off, and supplies up to 70% off sitewide. Need help? Call 800-426-7235 for sales help! Lenovo is a proud partner of REALTOR Benefits®. Earn more than good grades this year with MyLenovo Rewards. Sign up is easy and free. Learn more.
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Implicit Bias
Thursday, August 4, 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2 Hrs. CE
Cultural Competency
Thursday, August 4, 1:00PM - 3:00PM
2 Hrs. CE
Working with Sellers to Price Properties Using Stratus CMA, Maps , & Pub. Records
In Person - Woodbury RSC
Tuesday, August 9, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Implicit & Unconscious Bias
Wednesday, August 10, 1:00PM - 3:00PM
2 Hrs. CE
Stratus Jump Start for New Agent
In Person - Riverhead RSC
Wednesday, August 10, 9:00AM - 12:45PM
3.75 Hs. CE
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Get Green
Sure, it’s become a corporate buzzword. But your actions can help owners save money and conserve resources, and give your business an edge.
Social Media
Consult this infographic to figure out when, where and how much time to spend on each LinkedIn feature.
Home Improvement
Take these steps to get your home and family organized for fall.
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NYC Mayor Releases Handbook Aimed at Protecting and Maintaining Homeownership
On July 27, NYC Mayor Eric Adams released a “Homeowner Handbook: Protecting and Maintaining Home in NYC to help owners of one- to four-family homes identify public entities and homeownership programs, with information on financial assistance and resources for maintaining and keeping a home. The handbook builds on Mayor Adams’ $44 million investment in expanding homeownership to help New Yorkers — particularly in lower-income communities and communities of color. Over the next four years, the administration expects to support 1,200 first-time homebuyers. Read the Mayor’s full release HERE.
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House Passes Remote Online Notarization Will
On July 27, the House of Representatives passed the NAR-supported Secure Notarization Act, a bipartisan bill that would federally expand the availability of remote online notarization nationwide. The legislation now goes to the Senate for consideration. Remote online notarization allows a notary and signer in different physical locations to safely and securely execute electronic documents using two-way audiovisual communication. New York State passed new permanent remote notarization legislation, which NYSAR advocated in support of, that went into effect in February 2022 with a new registration process going into effect on January 31, 2023. More information and FAQ section can be found on New York’s Department of State site HERE.
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