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Saddle Brook, NJ — November 26, 2025 — U.S. existing-home sales climbed 1.5% month-over-month and 4.1% year-over-year, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The increase was partly driven by falling mortgage rates, which recently hit their lowest level in more than a year. Regionally, monthly sales advanced in the Northeast, South, and West, while the Midwest experienced a slight decline. 

Saddle Brook, NJ – November 6, 2025 — The Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) Global Business Council hosted “Bridging Real Estate Horizons,” an event celebrating the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Greater Bergen REALTORS® and the National Albanian Real Estate Association (NAREA). 

Saddle Brook, NJ — October 31, 2025 — U.S. existing-home sales were virtually unchanged from the previous month, dipping just 0.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.0 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Most of these transactions went under contract in June and July, when mortgage rates were 40 to 50 basis points higher than current levels. Year-over-year, sales increased 1.8%, with the strongest activity occurring in the Midwest, where the typical home price is 22% below the national median. 

Teaneck, NJ — October 28, 2025 — Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) hosted its 2025 Annual Meeting and Affiliate Tradeshow on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, bringing together more than 400 members and affiliate sponsors for an energizing morning of insights, updates, and recognition. 

Saddle Brook, NJ — October 16, 2025 — On October 16, the Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) Broker Council and Grievance Committees proudly hosted an exclusive broker event, “2025 NAR Code of Ethics, Made Simple: Real Talk, Real Scenarios, Real Solutions,” at GBR Headquarters in Saddle Brook. 

Saddle Brook, NJ — October 1, 2025 — U.S. existing-home sales rose 2.0% month-over-month and 0.8% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.01 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Economists polled by Reuters had forecast a rate of 3.92 million units. Regionally, sales increased on a monthly basis in the West, South, and Northeast, but declined in the Midwest. 

Jersey City, NJ — September 18, 2025 — The REALTORS® Care Foundation (RCF) successfully hosted its 2025 Annual Golf Outing at the Skyway Golf Course at Lincoln Park West in Jersey City. REALTORS®, sponsors, and members of the community came together for a nine-hole round of golf, networking, and giving back. 

Englewood, NJ — September 11, 2025 — On September 11, Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) Community Outreach Committee proudly joined the Center for Food Action (CFA) during their annual 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Englewood. Volunteers came together to assemble 2,000 snack packs for local children at risk of food insecurity.