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Saddle Brook, NJ – February 21, 2025 - In honor of Black History Month 2025, Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) Global Business Council hosted their fifth annual Black History Month event, Shaping Futures Through Real Estate and Homeownership on February 19, 2025, at GBR Headquarters in Saddle Brook, NJ.

The celebration was an opportunity for association members, family, and friends to honor the legacy of those who were changemakers throughout history, recognizing forward progress in homeownership for Black Americans, with educational real estate resources.

Saddle Brook, NJ – January 27, 2025 - Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR), REALTORS® Care Foundation (RCF) hosted their annual 2024 RCF Grant Award Ceremony at GBR Headquarters in Saddle Brook, NJ on Thursday, January 23, 2025. This year, the RCF awarded $165,050.00 in grant awards to 47 local non-profit organizations.

 “I am proud to continue the RCF's goal of raising funds to support initiatives aimed at elevating the well-being of the community,” says 2025 RCF President, Shana Sanchez. “It is so rewarding to see exactly what our grants are going toward within each of these amazing organizations, and how they truly make a difference."

Saddle Brook, NJ - January 17, 2025 - New Jersey REALTORS® and Greater Bergen REALTORS® in conjunction with North Central Jersey Association of REALTORS® and Liberty Board of REALTORS® hosted The Next Era Of Real Estate on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott for their collective association members.

Greater Bergen REALTORS® 2025 President, Nicola Esposito introduced the keynote panelists for The Next Era Of Real Estate Special Fireside Chat with National Association of REALTORS® CEO, Nykia Wright and New Jersey REALTORS® CEO, Jarrod Grasso.

Saddle Brook, NJ – August 27, 2024- Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) non-profit organization, the REALTORS® Care Foundation (RCF) was thrilled to join a special evening hosted by Stuart Weitzman with One Hope Wine at the Shops At Riverside on August 21, 2024. A percentage of proceeds from the evening benefited the RCF so the organization can continue to fund grants to non-profit organizations in our local communities throughout Northern New Jersey.

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 24, 2024 –  U.S. existing-home sales declined for the third consecutive month, as higher mortgage rates and rising sales prices hindered market activity during what has traditionally been one of the busiest months of the year. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), sales of previously owned homes dipped 0.7% month-over-month and 2.8% year-over-year, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.11 million units.

Saddle Brook, NJ – July 22, 2024 – Last week, Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) non-profit organization, the REALTORS® Care Foundation (RCF) participated in Dining Out Jersey Foodie Expo, at The Terrace at Biagio’s. The 2024 Foodie Expo was a full evening of gourmet food and elevated drinks from the chefs, mixologists, and restaurant owners of the best restaurants in northern New Jersey. The REALTORS® Care Foundation participated in the event by raising awareness of the organization’s mission that REALTORS® do more than sell houses within our local communities, they participate and support community initiatives through fundraising with a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle.