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SIBOR Supports Call for Legislative Changes to New Rules Limiting Affordable Borrowing Options
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Board of Realtors is standing with Realtors across the nation who are urging Congress to change new regulations limiting affordable borrowing options. Congress should consider redefining the new ability-to-repay requirements for Qualified Mortgages to avoid limiting affordable borrowing options for creditworthy buyers, said the National Association of Realtors® ...
Rate Increases Ahead for Some National Flood Insurance Program Policyholders
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Changes are coming to the critically important National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that could impact real estate transactions and property owners across the country. That’s according to experts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which manages the government’s flood insurance program, who spoke in Washington, D.C., to Realtors® during a ...
SIBOR Shares Essential Advice For Protecting Your Business Information
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) urges businesses — including those of Realtors — to stay current with the latest safeguards and technologies needed to keep your data secure. With in mind, we are sharing the safety tips provided in this video from the Federal Trade Commissions’s (FTC) Bureau of ...
Survey: Home Sellers ‘Now in a More Favorable Position
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (May 30, 2013) — According to an article in today’s online edition of REALTOR® Magazine, home sellers are now in the driver’s seat when it comes to transactions. The article is fueled by a recent survey of home buyers and home shoppers. The folks at the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) ...
Staten Island, N.Y., Realtors, Colleagues From Across The U.S. Meet In Capitol With Nation’s Lawmakers
SIBOR seeks to ensure storm-impacted Staten Islanders get their share of Sandy-relief funds Rep. Michael Grimm, front row center, greets representatives of the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) in Washington, D.C., from left, Realtor John Vernazza, National Association of Realtor’s federal political coordinator to Rep. Grimm; Realtors Valerie Wonica; Laird Klein, SIBOR president-elect; Dawn ...
Mortgage Rates Projected to Increase
The Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie Mae and the National Association of Realtors have all projected that the 30-year mortgage rate will be at least 4% by the end of 2013. If we assume that rates will still be at 4% in twelve months, here is the difference a buyer will pay if they wait. – Reposted with permission ...
SIBOR’S Educational Wing, Richmond County Real Estate Institute, Helps To Launch and Build Successful Careers
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The Staten Island Board of Realtor’s (SIBOR) educational wing is a proven gateway to success for those seeking to begin or advance a career in real estate. Launched in September of 1980, the Richmond County Real Estate Institute held its first class at Snug Harbor, Livingston. It has the distinction of ...
Buy a Home or Rent: Which Makes More Sense Financially?
Every potential home buyer has to stop for at least a moment and consider this question. Today, we want to look at one of the many financial reasons to buy instead of rent: the housing expense moving forward. According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors, the median sales price of a ...
You’re Invited: Free 2013 Real Estate & Economic Update on May 23
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) have teamed up to present a real estate and economic seminar Calendar of Events During the Free 2013 Real Estate /Economic update WHEN: Thursday May 23, 2013 TIME: Check in starts at 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Hilton Garden Inn, 1100 South Ave., Staten Island, ...
What You Should Know Before Trying To Sell A Home On Your Own
“For Sale By Owner” is commonly referred to as FSBO. Here are some things to know BEFORE attempting to follow this course of action on your own: -– Reposted with permission of Keeping Current Matters ________________________________ Thank you for visiting the blog site of the Staten Island Board of REALTORS® (SIBOR) The Staten Island Board of REALTORS® (SIBOR) ...
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