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Saddle Brook, NJ - July 1, 2025 — Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH), proudly hosted its second annual Health Expo 2025 on June 30, 205 at the GBR headquarters in Saddle Brook, NJ. The exclusive GBR member event provided free access to vital wellness screenings and preventive care in a convenient location that made members feel at home.

Saddle Brook, NJ – April 28, 2025 - U.S. existing-home sales rebounded from the previous month, rising 4.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.26 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Economists polled by Reuters had forecast sales would fall to a rate of 3.95 million for the month. Purchase activity increased in the South and the West but decreased in the Northeast, while sales in the Midwest remained unchanged from one month earlier.

Saddle Brook, NJ - March 28, 2025 - Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) Young Professionals Network (YPN) hosted their annual kick-off event, Bowling For Charity With YPN at Bowler City in Hackensack, NJ for over 70 attendees. The charitable event was a fun opportunity to raise money to support the National Association of REALTORS®, REALTORS® Relief Foundation.

The REALTORS® Relief Foundation provides housing-related assistance to disaster impacted communities in the United States through the generosity of REALTORS®, state and local associations and industry partners.

Thanks to the generous support of attendees and event sponsors Main Street Title & Settlement Service LLC, Carlos J Capellan Insurance Agency Inc., Caring Hearts Home Care, Rate, and Bond Street Mortgage, YPN was able to raise over $3,900.00 for the foundation's mission to provide direct aid to victims of the recent California wildfires.

"We are grateful to everyone who came out to our event to support such a great cause. It's because of you that we can make a difference," stated 2025 YPN Chair, Xavier Vargas.

To learn more about Greater Bergen REALTORS® upcoming events and initiatives, visit www.greaterbergenrealtors.com

Saddle Brook, NJ – March 25, 2025 – Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) acknowledged the top producing REALTOR® members of the association at the 2024 Annual Circle of Excellence Award Brunch Ceremony on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The sold-out event took place at Seasons Catering, Township of Washington, NJ to celebrate 561 Circle of Excellence Sales® Award Winners, their brokerages, and invited guests. The ceremony included a keynote address from renowned international real estate speaker and business growth expert, Terry Watson.

Saddle Brook, NJ - March 25, 2025 - U.S. existing-home sales fell for the first time since September, slipping 4.9% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.08 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), as elevated home prices and higher interest rates continue to impact buyer activity. Despite the drop, sales were up 2% compared to the same period last year, marking the fourth consecutive monthly year-over-year increase.

Saddle Brook, NJ – March 11, 2025 – Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) Community Outreach Committee partnered with local non-profit organization, Baby Bundle Inc. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at GBR Headquarters in Saddle Brook to donate over $5,000 in maternity goods through their donation drive, Stork Mission 2025.

Saddle Brook, NJ – February 27, 2025 - U.S. existing-home sales advanced for the third straight month, climbing 2.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.24 million units, a 10-month high, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Sales were up 9.3% year-over-year, driven largely by purchases of homes priced $500,000 and above. Month-over-month, sales rose in the South, Northeast, and the West but fell in the Midwest, with all four regions reporting year-over-year gains.

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.