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Greater Bergen REALTORS Hosts Breakfast with Bergen County Counsel Thomas J. Duch, Esq.

Event Highlights County Priorities, Real Estate Market Trends, and the Vital Role of REALTORS® in Strengthening Local Communities

Published Monday, July 27, 2026

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Greater Bergen REALTORS® Hosts Breakfast with Bergen County Administrator and Counsel Thomas J. Duch, Esq.

Event Highlights County Priorities, Real Estate Market Trends, and the Vital Role of REALTORS® in Strengthening Local Communities

HACKENSACK, N.J. – Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) recently welcomed members and industry partners to its Breakfast with the President: Town Hall with Thomas J. Duch, Esq., Bergen County Administrator and Counsel, an informative program that provided attendees with valuable updates on Bergen County government, current initiatives, and the important partnership between local government and the real estate community.

Speaking before a packed audience, Duch discussed Bergen County's priorities, services, and future challenges while recognizing the significant role REALTORS® play in maintaining the county's economic vitality and quality of life.

"Bergen County is the best place to work, live, and raise a family," said Duch. "The REALTORS® in this county are part of what makes the county great. By selling Bergen County and all that we have to offer, we keep our property values up and our people happy."

The program also featured a timely New Jersey housing market update from NJ REALTORS® CEO Douglas Tomson, who shared statewide trends and insights impacting buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals.

GBR President Jim Arakelian applauded the event for connecting members with local leadership and providing valuable information that benefits both REALTORS® and the communities they serve.

"This was an intuitive and fantastic event which provided our members with the latest data and administrative priorities for Bergen County," said Arakelian. "Thomas J. Duch is a great resource to the county, and we were honored to host him."

Attendees praised the program for its practical value and community focus.

"Thomas Duch shared important information that every REALTOR® should know about Bergen County to pass along to their clients," said Kathleen Houston, Trustee of the REALTORS® Care Foundation.

Purvi Chaudhary, GBR Director and Broker/Owner of New Door Realty, added, "We learned information about Bergen County that I didn't know myself. I hope our membership continues to take advantage of events like this."

Greater Bergen REALTORS® extends its sincere appreciation to Thomas J. Duch, Esq., Douglas Tomson, First Bergen Title LLC for sponsoring the event, and all members and guests who participated in another successful Breakfast with the President program.

As one of New Jersey's largest REALTOR® associations, Greater Bergen REALTORS® remains committed to providing educational programming, fostering collaboration with public officials, and equipping real estate professionals with the knowledge needed to better serve consumers throughout Bergen County and beyond.

For more information, please contact: 

Maria Kelly 
PR and Social Media Coordinator 
[email protected] 
201-244-7000 Ext. 410 

To view the event’s photo album, click HERE.

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