FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES

March 2003 - West Babylon, NY - The Long Island Board of Realtors®, Inc., (LIBOR) together with the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. (MLSLI) have recently made affordable housing information available on their frequently visited website – MLSLI.com. From the home page, visitors can click on the Affordable Housing Information button and gain access to regional and local housing agencies that assist thousands achieve the “American Dream.”

The list of supportive housing agencies includes contact information on organizations such as the Long Island Housing Partnership, Long Island Housing Services, Habitat for Humanity, and Fannie Mae just to name a few. Most contact information includes a phone number and a link to the organization’s web site where applicable.

With escalating home prices on Long Island, the issue of affordable housing is on the minds of many industry leaders. Mary E. Adams, 2003 LIBOR President says, “Homeownership is the cornerstone of the American Dream and deserves a preferred place in our system of values as it contributes to the community.” Realtors are committed to assisting New Yorkers in Achieving the American Dream of becoming homeowners. Adams further notes, “Our goal is to promote the availability and opportunity of a suitable living environment for every family. By offering easy access to affordable housing agencies via our website, we better serve the community.”

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Press Release Contact:
Tricia Chirco
Marketing & Communication Director
631-661-4800 Ext. 345

The Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc., (MLSLI) a subsidiary of the Long Island Board of REALTORS®, Inc.(LIBOR) is a computerized network of more than 2700 participating real estate offices. For more information about the MLS, and Long Island real estate, visit our web site at www.mlsli.com.

The Long Island Board of REALTORS® is a non-profit trade association consisting of more than 23,500 professional Realtors. For more information about LIBOR, or to locate a Realtor in your area, visit our web site at: www.mlsli.com.