Last week, Mark Steven Diamond — who was found guilty of bilking older homeowners in the Chicago area out of money through a reverse mortgage scam — was sentenced in federal court to a 17-year prison term. In the fallout of the sentencing, an organization in Illinois is seeking to codify a home pres

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)’s education division, MBA Education, recently launched its Mortgage Banking Bound (MBB) program at Cleveland State University.The program, which is led by adjunct professor Debbie Hoffman — a visiting assistant professor at the Cleveland State University Colleg

Negotiation is not just a skill — it’s an art. In real estate, knowing the keys to a successful negotiation is essential. Skillful negotiations can not only help you build a more sustainable career — they can also help you earn higher compensation, get more listings, and achieve more satisfying outc

The moment felt surreal and inspiring for Chris Trapani and Ryan Iwanaga, co-founders of the Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno brokerage, as they repurchased their independence from @properties. After inking the deal, the leaders say they have one mission in mind for Sereno’s future — make