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Saddle Brook, NJ – August 22, 2024 –U.S. existing home sales fell 5.4% month-over-month and 5.4% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.89 million units, with monthly sales down in all four regions, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Higher mortgage rates, along with rising sales prices, have kept many prospective buyers on the sidelines, despite more home choices and less competition for those homes.

Saddle Brook, NJ – August 5, 2024 - Last week, GBR's RPAC and Young Professionals Network (YPN) committees co-hosted the Summer Bash at GBR headquarters, where members and friends enjoyed food trucks Latin Bites, Jersey Johnny's Grill, Coney Island Wood Fired Pizza, and Mister Softee, friendly competition in cornhole, live music from JP Nicks, and a silent auction of summer favorites for a good cause - an investment in real estate through RPAC.

Saddle Brook, NJ – July 23, 2024 – In 2024, Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR), REALTORS® Care Foundation (RCF) and the New Jersey Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (NJMLS) have awarded over $36,000 in high school scholarships to graduating high school seniors throughout fifty-two schools within Northern New Jersey.

Greater Bergen REALTORS®, REALTORS® Care Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization within GBR that provides grants to organizations and those in need within the community from donations received by its REALTOR® members, and with financial support from the NJMLS.

Saddle Brook, NJ – July 9, 2024 - Greater Bergen REALTORS® Young Professionals Network (YPN) prioritizes their fundraising efforts to support local community organizations that change lives and make a difference. Recently, YPN raised money to donate $1,500 to The Society For The Prevention Of Teen Suicide, and $2,500 to the REALTORS® Relief Foundation.

Saddle Brook, NJ – July 1, 2024 –  U.S. existing-home sales fell for the second month in a row, sliding 1.9% month-over-month and 1.9% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), with sales down in all four regions of the country. Higher borrowing costs and accelerating home prices continue to weigh on demand, pushing some prospective buyers to the sidelines and causing market activity to slump ahead of summer.

Saddle Brook, NJ – June 27, 2024 – Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) Health, Wellness, Safety Council (HWSC) proudly hosted their inaugural Health Expo 2024 in conjunction with Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) at GBR headquarters in Saddle Brook, NJ on June 24, 2024, as a free exclusive member benefit to over 110 association members, thanks to exclusive sponsor, Realtor.com.

Health Expo 2024 was an initiative founded by GBR’s Health Wellness Safety Council, whose mission is to address the evolving landscape of real estate, ensuring that the well-being, both physical and mental, of REALTORS® and their safety remain paramount in every facet of the business. Greater Bergen REALTORS® continues to focus on providing members with exclusive benefits, resources, and education.

Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) celebrated Pride Month in June with the third annual Lunch and Learn event, Empowering LGBTQ+ Voices & Homeownership at GBR headquarters in Saddle Brook. This year, the event was co-hosted by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and the Young Professionals Network (YPN).

"In our business, allyship, leading with intent, and fostering an inclusive environment are paramount; and it all starts with us," stated GBR 2024 DEI Committee Chair, Andre Porter.

Saddle Brook, NJ - June 18, 2024 - Greater Bergen REALTORS® hosted the annual Midyear Meeting& Affiliate Trade Show last week at the Teaneck Marriott At Glenpointe for over 300 members.

The highly anticipated event began with a gourmet breakfast and networking in the grand ballroom, where members mingled and met with event sponsors, Main Street Title & Settlement Services; Think Mortgage; Top Notch Moving & Storage LLC.; Ferrer Goldfine Law Group; Clever Inspections; NJ Lenders Corp. Mortgage Bankers; East Coast Capital; Crown Home Mortgage; AnnieMac Home Mortgage; Bond Street Mortgage; NextGen Mortgage; Prestige Cleaning; and Legacy Mortgage Group Inc.

After opening remarks from GBR Chief Executive Officer, Jorge Ledesma, 2024 President, Lisa Comito took the stage, addressing members: "Greater Bergen REALTORS empowers the success of those we serve by focusing on connections, advocacy, resources, and education. Our goal this year is to highlight our REALTOR value to the public, our value as an association to our members, and a focus on helping you with health and mental well-being."