SIBOR

May 12, 2023

Staten Island Realtors Discuss Vital Real Estate Concerns with State Lawmakers

While in Albany, officials and members of the Staten Island Board of Realtors® press for approval of a first-time homebuyer savings account program, and other legislations STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (May 12, 2023) – Representatives of the Staten Island Board of Realtors® (SIBOR) were among over 350 Realtors® from across New York state who recently gathered in […]
February 13, 2023

January’s New Home-Listings on Staten Island Fall 17 Percent As Measured Against First Month of 2022

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The U.S. housing market began the year in a state of rebalance, with many buyers and sellers remaining cautious as they wait to see where the market is headed. A newly released report from the Staten Island Board of Realtors® (SIBOR) reveals new home-listings on Staten Island decreased 17 percent in January […]
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, […]
November 17, 2022

Staten Island Board of Realtors® Posts Organization’s Election Results for 2023

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Members of the Staten Island Board of Realtors® (SIBOR) concluded the appointment of its directors for 2023 during recently held electronically-balloted elections. The voting took place in October during SIBOR’s in-person Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Breakfast at Grand Oaks Country Club, Huguenot. Officers elected at an earlier time include Rosanne La Fata […]
November 11, 2022

Staten Island Housing Market Slows in Step with Nationwide Trend

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (Nov. 11, 2022) – Mirroring a drop in home sales across the United States, pending sales on Staten Island were down 37.5 percent in October, as compared to the same month a year ago, and down 20.1 percent year to date, according to the latest data from the Staten Island Board of Realtors® […]
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 […]
April 22, 2021

5 Ways a Staten Island Real Estate Professional Can Guide You From an Internet Search to Homeownership

Visiting SIBORREALTORS.com is a smart first step for local home buyers, followed by connecting with a Realtor® member of the Staten Island Board of Realtors® STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – In 2020, home sales reached their highest point in 14 years. In the process, the number of consumers who did Internet research about a home purchase reached an all­time […]
January 13, 2021

SIBOR’s Global Real Estate Council Features Israel Real Estate Experts in Virtual Presentation

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – An International Properties Showcase Seminar held Jan. 13 spotlighted real estate opportunities in Israel. The virtual event, presented by the Staten Island Board of Realtors® (SIBOR) Global Business Council and the Jerusalem Chamber of Real Estate Brokers presented a picture of Israel’s multifaceted allure for international visitors and real estate investors, the […]
October 7, 2020

Staten Island’s Home-Buyer Activity Not Chilled By Autumn 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7, 2020 September experiences 77.4 percent jump in pending residential sales as compared to the same month a year ago STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Staten Island’s housing market has entered fall with continued robust activity among buyers, according to the latest statistics from the Staten Island Board of Realtors® (SIBOR). At […]
March 19, 2020

Island’s Realtors® Announce ‘Top Producers’

Staten Island Board of Realtors® puts annual awards ceremony on hold in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Staten Island, N.Y. – The Staten Island Board of Realtors® (SIBOR) has notified its best-achieving members of 2019 of their “Top Producers” status, but the annual gathering celebrating their accomplishments has been put on hold. Originally scheduled for March 19, […]
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 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 […]
January 17, 2020

Staten Island Board of REALTORS® Inducts 2020 President for Second Term

FOR RELEASE: THURSDAY, JAN. 16, 2020, and Thereafter Staten Island Board of REALTORS® Inducts 2020 President for Second Term Scott Setaro takes the oath for the second time as president of the borough’s largest professional organization STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Scott Setaro, broker/owner of Weichert, Realtors® Evolution Group was inducted as the 2020 president of the Staten […]
December 5, 2019

Staten Island Board of Realtors’ Leaders are in Place for 2020

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. –  As the calendar advances toward the end of the year, leaders of the Staten Island Board of Realtors® (SIBOR) are positioned to embrace their responsibilities within the organization.  Elections held in October completed the selection of the Realtor association’s directors for 2020. Officers elected at an earlier time include Scott A. Setaro, who will […]
September 25, 2019

13th Global Real Estate Summit NYC Set for Nov. 4 at New York Marriott Marquis

Annual event will be presented by five major Realtor associations for the first time in its history NEW YORK — The annual Global Real Estate Summit NYC will mark a major milestone Nov. 4, hosted for the first time by five major Realtor associations with a combined membership of more than 51,000 real estate professionals. Spotlighting […]
September 19, 2019

Staten Island Real Estate Pros are 1st in State To Embrace New Consumer-Support Tool

Quigler App provides transparency for Realtors’ clients during the real estate transaction The Staten Island Board of REALTORS® (SIBOR) is offering consumers and Realtors a new tool for achieving greater transparency during transactions. SIBOR is the first real estate association in New York state to utilize Quigler (www.Quigler.com), an App that keeps consumers abreast of an […]