REAL ESTATE

December 5, 2022

Jerusalem Real Estate Broker Unveils Israeli MLS to Realtors on Staten Island and Across U.S.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MONDAY, DEC. 5, 2022 Jerusalem Real Estate Broker Unveils Israeli MLS to Realtors on Staten Island and Across U.S. Representatives of the Staten Island Board of Realtors® succeed in helping to establish a national multiple listing service in Israel STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Taking a lead from their friends in the United States, […]
July 11, 2022

Staten Island Housing Market Taps Its Brakes Amid National Climb in Home Prices, Mortgage Rates

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (June 11, 2022) – The real estate market across the country is in transition due to rising inflation, low inventory, and increased mortgage interest rates that have combined to cause a slowdown in the U.S. housing market. To help quell inflation, which reached 8.6 percent as of last measure in May, the Federal […]
July 8, 2021

Staten Island Home Prices at Record Highs As Buyers Embrace Low Mortgage Rates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2021 Staten Island Home Prices at Record Highs As Buyers Embrace Low Mortgage Rates STATEN ISLAND. N.Y. – The Staten Island housing market continue its frenzied pace in June, with low interest rates and limited inventory fueling record-high sales prices, as reflected by the latest report from the Staten Island […]
May 1, 2021

Staten Island Realtors Virtually Engage New York State Lawmakers

SIBOR advocates for the strengthening of New York State fair-housing laws STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Representatives of the Staten Island Board of Realtors® (SIBOR) were among Realtors® from across New York State who gathered online April 27 to meet with Albany lawmakers. Taking best advantage of their virtual trip to the New York State capitol, the […]
December 9, 2020

Staten Island Experiences Strong Home-Buyer Demand During a Typically Slow Time of Year

Pending home sales in the borough are up 44.5 percent in November, as compared to the same month a year ago STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9, 2020) – The Staten Island housing market continued to show strong activity in November, contrary to the norm for this time of the year. Reflecting a trend across most […]
March 10, 2020

SIBOR’s Realtor Day 2020 Top Producer Awards Breakfast and Trade Show Canceled Due to Anti-COVID-19 Initiative

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The Staten Island Board of Realtors® (SIBOR) Realtor Day 2020 Trade Show & Top Producer Club Awards Breakfast scheduled for March 19 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield, had been canceled. At approximately 3:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 11), Sandy Krueger, CEO of the Staten Island Board of Realtors, issued the following statement: “The […]
February 13, 2020

Search for Luxury Senior Apartments on Staten Island Leads to Nearby New Jersey Community

Independent living and lavish resort-style amenities await active adults who select a residence at the Villas in nearby Manalapan, N.J. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Active Staten Island seniors seeking to downsize, or reside closer to loved ones in suburban New Jersey, have an exciting, new option. Just a half-hour drive from the Outerbridge Crossing, the Villas […]
February 12, 2020

Staten Island Home Prices Continued to Rise in January, Records Show

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12, 2020 Staten Island Home Prices Continued to Rise in January, Records Show Staten Island, N.Y. – On Staten Island, home prices are continuing to gain traction, with the median sales price increasing to $550,000 in January, a rise of 2.1 percent over the same month a year ago, according to […]
May 30, 2019

Staten Island Realtors Advocate in Washington on Behalf of Critical Legislative Initiatives

President Trump addresses audience at 2019 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (May 30, 2019)  – Members of the Staten Island Board of Realtors® (SIBOR) recently gathered with thousands of Realtors® and guests from across the nation in Washington, D.C. While attending the 2019 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, May 13 through 18, SIBOR […]
November 7, 2018

Staten Island Realtors® Offer Voice-Enabled Searches for Homes

Consumers can now ask Alexa and Google Home to help them find their next house STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – If you are shopping for a home on Staten Island, your search has just gotten a bit easier thanks to a cutting-edge technology embraced by the Staten Island Board of Realtors® (SIBOR). The organization, provider of the […]
September 12, 2018

12th Global Real Estate Summit NYC 2018 Set for Oct. 22 at New York Marriott Marquis

‘Mapping the Global Future’ to feature industry strategist Stefan Swanepoel and over 20 presenters and panelists NEW YORK — The annual Global Real Estate Summit NYC will mark its 12th anniversary Monday, Oct. 22, at the New York Marriott Marquis in Midtown Manhattan. Embracing the theme of “Mapping the Global Future,” the daylong conference and trade expo […]
July 23, 2014

Staten Island Realtor Streamlines Process For New Yorkers Buying a Home in Italy

Cangiano Estates builds borough’s ‘5th bridge’ through alliance with Italian law firm STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (JULY 23, 2014) – The newest addition among Staten Island’s major bridges reaches farther than Brooklyn or New Jersey, figuratively spanning to Europe. A recently forged industry partnership between an Island-based Realtor and an Italian-headquartered law firm is making it easier […]
March 21, 2014

New York Business Conference To Highlight Strategies For Working With Global Real Estate Buyers, Sellers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2014  Steve Brown, president of the National Association of Realtors®, and John (Janno) Lieber, president, World Trade Center Properties, are among those who will speak at the Manhattan Association of Realtors® Global Real Estate Symposium on March 26 NEW YORK — The Manhattan Association of Realtors® (MANAR) will mark its […]
March 19, 2014

Staten Island Board of Realtors Honors ‘Top Producers’

Daylong trade show begins with Awards breakfast (FOR MORE PHOTOS, ClICK HERE TO  VISIT THE STATEN ISLAND BOARD OF REALTORS ON FACEBOOK) Staten Island, N.Y. – The Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) honored its best achieving members on March 13 during the group’s annual Top Producer Awards Breakfast. The event, sponsored by Continental Home Loans […]
December 20, 2013

New MLS Vendor is Embraced By Manhattan Association of Realtors®

Agreement with RealtyMX will allow Manhattan MLS members exclusive access to IDX  NEW YORK (Dec. 20, 2013) – The Manhattan Association of Realtors (MANAR) has inked a deal with New York City-based RealtyMX to be MANAR’s MLS technology partner. The agreement was announced at MANAR’s Holiday Party on Dec. 16, at the Gotham Comedy Club, Manhattan. […]
May 9, 2013

Staten Island’s Savo Brothers To Acquire Mount Manresa Property

   Jesuits find needs of many are not being met by an exclusively retreat-center approach  STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (May 9, 2013) — The New York Province of the Society of Jesus confirmed on Wednesday a contractual agreement of $15 million for the purchase of the Mount Manresa Jesuit Retreat House property at 239 Fingerboard Rd., in the Fort Wadsworth […]
February 8, 2013

Manhattan Realtors to Induct New President and Celebrate Latest ‘MANAR Realtor of the Year’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FRIDAY, FEB. 8, 2013 Robb Pair of Harlem Lofts to take helm of trade organization on Feb. 21 NEW YORK — Frederick (Rick) Wohlfarth, president of the Manhattan Association of Realtors (MANAR), will be concluding his term in an upbeat fashion with the newly awarded title of “2012 MANAR Realtor of the Year.” […]
November 16, 2012

SBA Urges Hurricane Sandy Survivors In New York To Apply For Assistance Before Insurance Settlement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FRIDAY, NOV. 16, 2012   SBA Urges Hurricane Sandy Survivors In New York To Apply For Assistance Before Insurance Settlement Homeowners and renters can apply for damages to their home, personal property and vehicles; businesses can apply for damages to real estate, business contents, economic losses STATEN ISLAND, N.Y –  If your Staten Island […]