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Saddle Brook, NJ, June 16, 2025 — Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) proudly hosted its 2025 Midyear Meeting & Affiliate Trade Show on June 12, 2025 at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, drawing a crowd of over 300 members for a morning of education, networking, and celebration.

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 – 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 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 - 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 - December 17, 2024 - The Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) Global Business Council (GBC) has retained the 2024 DIAMOND Status-Global Achievement Program Award by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) through 2026.

This year, under the leadership of Chair Dora Omana, Vice Chair Enkelana Drizaj, and Board Liaison Alireza Memar, the GBC has focused on retaining its legacy of leadership in global initiatives within the tri-state area. The goal was to reinforce our position as the primary resource for international real estate expertise.

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.