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Saddle Brook, NJ — May 1, 2026 — U.S. existing-home sales unexpectedly rose 1.7% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million, as lower mortgage rates helped boost buyer activity, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Monthly sales increased in the Midwest, South, and West but decreased in the Northeast. Sales increased year-over-year in the South, but fell in the Northeast, Midwest, and West. 

Saddle Brook, NJ — April 28, 2026 — Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) teamed up with Rebuilding Together North Jersey on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in recognition of National Rebuilding Day, a nationwide day of service focused on helping neighbors in need through critical home repairs at no cost. 

Saddle Brook, NJ — April 20, 2026 — On Thursday, April 18th, members of the Greater Bergen REALTORS® Community Outreach Committee visited Oasis – A Haven for Women and Children, a nonprofit organization in Paterson dedicated to supporting women and children in need. 

Saddle Brook, NJ - April 13, 2026 — Greater Bergen REALTORS® will partner with Rebuilding Together North Jersey on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in recognition of National Rebuilding Day. National Rebuilding Day is a nationwide day of service dedicated to helping neighbors in need through critical home repairs at no cost. 

Saddle Brook, NJ — April 1, 2026 — Despite improving affordability conditions, U.S. existing-home sales declined 8.4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million, a 4.4% drop from one year earlier, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The slowdown followed a 5.1% increase the previous month and modest gains throughout the fall. Sales retreated month-over-month and year-over-year in all four regions. 

Saddle Brook, NJ — March 11, 2026 — Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) recently hosted a broker-only event, “Navigating LLCs in Real Estate: Is It Right for You?”, presented by the Broker Council. The event was held at GBR headquarters in Saddle Brook and was offered as a complimentary, in-person session for GBR brokers. 

Saddle Brook, NJ — March 2, 2026 — U.S. existing-home sales climbed 5.1% month-over-month and 1.4% year-over year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.35 million units, the strongest pace in nearly three years, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Lower mortgage rates and slower home price growth helped spur buyer activity, and sales increased month-over-month in every region. On an annual basis, sales rose in the South, held steady in the West and Midwest, and declined in the Northeast. 

Saddle Brook, NJ — January 30, 2026 — Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR), REALTORS® Care Foundation (RCF) hosted their annual 2025 RCF Grant Award Ceremony at GBR Headquarters on Thursday, January 29, 2026. This year, the RCF awarded $146,450.00 in grant awards to 55 local non-profit organizations.