Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) partnered with Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé (D – Freeport) to host the "Becoming a First-Time Homebuyer" seminar on April 4, 2024, at the Baldwin Public Library in Baldwin, NY. This free educational event aimed to assist and empower first-time buyers in navigating the complexities of homeownership on Long Island.
Attendees had the opportunity to gain valuable insights from experts in the real estate and mortgage industries, including Doreen Spagnuolo, LIBOR CEO; Michelle DiBenedetto, Long Island Housing Partnership (LIHP) Director; Natasha Williams, REALTOR® and LIBOR Director; Vianny Ogando, REALTOR®; Dilfia Munoz, State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) AVP/Business Development Officer; K. Diffley Law Group and House Masters Home Inspectors. The topics discussed included credit counseling, building a home-buying team, understanding economical mortgage options, exploring down-payment resources, and addressing common concerns of first-time buyers.
“As a Legislator and a mother of adult children, I know especially well how challenging it is for people to buy their first home. That is why I am pleased we were able to partner with LIBOR and LIHP to present the information people should have throughout this process,” said Legislator Mulé. “I hope people left the event, with the necessary tools to guide them in one of the most important purchases of their life.”
The seminar also highlighted the benefits of homeownership, including building equity, stability, tax benefits, income generation opportunities, pride of ownership, long-term financial benefits, and fostering community involvement.
“LIBOR is proud to have collaborated with Legislator Mulé on this significant event. Her dedication to supporting first-time buyers aligns seamlessly with LIBOR's mission to promote homeownership opportunities and advocate for real estate professionals and consumers,” said Kevin Leatherman, LIBOR President. “The impact of this seminar extended beyond individual attendees. By helping more people achieve homeownership, we contribute to the stability and vibrancy of our local communities.”
LIBOR is committed to supporting prospective homebuyers and offers continuous resources, workshops, and assistance to both our members and consumers, helping them navigate the real estate market confidently.
About Long Island Board of REALTORS®
Long Island Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (LIBOR) is a not-for-profit trade association and the fourth-largest local REALTOR® board in the United States, with approximately 30,000 members. Since 1910, LIBOR has served real estate professionals in Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties seeking career advancement, community engagement, homeownership advocacy, and unwavering professional standards.