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Saddle Brook, NJ — August 25, 2025 — U.S. existing-home sales fell 2.7% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.93 million, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Sales were unchanged from one year earlier. Regionally, monthly sales declined in the Midwest, Northeast, and South but rose in the West. Year-over-year, sales decreased in the Northeast and West but increased in the South and Midwest. 

Saddle Brook, NJ — August 25, 2025 — Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) Center for Professional Development is proud to announce a new partnership with Adelante Real Estate Academy, allowing Spanish-speaking students to complete their New Jersey real estate pre-licensing education in Spanish. 

Hackensack, NJ — August 7, 2025 — As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting local communities, Greater Bergen REALTORS ® (GBR) Community Outreach Committee proudly joined the Family Promise Bergen County’s Walk-In Dinner at the Bergen County Human Services Center in Hackensack, NJ, on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Volunteers assisted in the preparation and distribution of hot meals to residents of the Bergen County homeless shelter, as well as to food-insecure community members who arrived as walk-in guests. 

Saddle Brook, NJ – August 13, 2025 – The Greater Bergen Realtors® (GBR) Community Outreach Committee proudly wrapped up another successful initiative of giving back with the 2025 Annual Back-to-School Backpack Supply Drive. Thanks to the generosity of GBR members and community partners, and local donors, dozens of kids will start the school year equipped and ready to learn. 

Saddle Brook, NJ – August 6, 2025 – The Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) Education Team proudly participated in the Saddle Brook Police Department’s annual National Night Out event held on August 5, 2025. This impactful community event brought together local families, law enforcement, and organizations committed to building safer and stronger neighborhoods. 

Saddle Brook – July 29, 2025 - U.S. existing-home sales edged up 0.8% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.03 million units, exceeding economists’ expectations, although sales were down 0.7% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). On a monthly basis, sales increased in the Midwest, Northeast, and South but decreased in the West.