News

Saddle Brook, NJ – May 25, 2025 - U.S. existing-home sales decreased 5.9% month-over-month and 2.4% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), as affordability challenges and economic uncertainty weigh on market activity. Sales were down month-over-month in all four regions, with the West experiencing the largest decline, at 9.4%.

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 – 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 – September 24, 2024 - U.S. existing-home sales increased for the first time in 5 months, as lower mortgage rates and rising supply helped boost market activity. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), sales of previously owned homes rose 1.3% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.95 million units, exceeding economists’ expectations and ending the downward trend of recent months.

Saddle Brook, NJ – September 17, 2024 – Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) will be hosting their Annual Membership Meeting and Affiliate Trade Show on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 9:00am-11:30am, at the Glenpointe Marriott in Teaneck, NJ. The Annual Meeting is a complimentary membership-wide meeting providing the latest news for the association, their charity foundation, the REALTORS® Care Foundation (RCF), New Jersey REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS®.