Jimmy Carrion Promoted to President and CEO at Lloyd Jones

by Phil Hall | Jul 13, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The real estate investment firm Lloyd Jones LLC has announced the promotion of Jimmy Carrion to president and CEO. Carrion succeeds Christopher Finlay, who will transition to the role of founder and executive chairman after leading the company for more than 46 years....

Alec Baldwin’s On-Again, Off-Again Listing of His Hamptons Estate is Off-Again

by Phil Hall | Jul 13, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Alec Baldwin has withdrawn his Hamptons estate from the market one month after cutting $1 million from its listing price. People.com reports the actor withdrew the sale of the five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom residence in Amagansett, New York, which he acquired in 1995 for...

State Realtor Groups Provide Financial Help to Wildfire Victims in Colorado and Georgia

by Phil Hall | Jul 13, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The realtor associations in Colorado and Georgia are providing financial assistance to homeowners impacted in the recent wildfires within their respective states. The Colorado Association of Realtors Foundation is providing up to $1,500 per household to assist...

Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Price Gouging LA Wildfire Victims

by Phil Hall | Jul 13, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the sentencing of a real estate agent for price gouging related to Los Angeles County’s Eaton Fire. According to a statement from Bonta’s office, Mike Kobeissi of Kobeissi Properties was sentenced to 12 months of...

Mortgage Lender Rate Debuts New Division Offering Saunas and Cold Plunges

by Phil Hall | Jul 13, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The Chicago-headquartered mortgage lender Rate is expanding its product offerings with the launch of Rate Outdoors, a direct-to-consumer brand featuring premium home saunas, cold plunges, outdoor showers and outdoor furnishings. “As one of the largest mortgage...