Mortgage Bankers Association Names Alexandra Brinton as VP/CFO

by Phil Hall | Jan 5, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced the appointment of Alexandra Brinton as vice president and chief financial officer. In her new job, Brinton will oversee MBA’s managerial accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting,...

Mickey Rourke Starts GoFundMe Campaign to Fight Eviction from LA Home

by Phil Hall | Jan 5, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Oscar-nominated actor Mickey Rourke has started a GoFundMe campaign to encourage fans to help him stave off eviction. Variety reports Rourke was served with an eviction notice last month on his Los Angeles home. Rourke owes approximately $60,000 on the home and has...

Meraas Previews Masterplan for New Dubai Waterfront Development

by Phil Hall | Jan 5, 2026 | Current News & Events, International Real Estate News, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has unveiled its masterplan for Dubai Design District, a new waterfront development. Located between Downtown Dubai and Dubai Creek Harbor, the enhanced masterplan encompasses 18 million square feet and will offer...

Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 29-Jan. 2

by Phil Hall | Jan 2, 2026 | Current News & Events, Hits and Misses, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The HUD Secretary on a roll, pending home sales on the rise, and Warren Buffett calls it a day. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of Dec. 29-Jan. 2. Hit: An Honest Man. A big thumbs up for Housing and Urban...

Fort Worth Business Owner Pleads Guilty in Unfinished Home Building Fraud Case

by Phil Hall | Jan 2, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A Fort Worth business owner who received nearly $5 million from local customers for unfinished custom home building and remodeling projects pled guilty to a wire fraud conspiracy charge. According to the charges, Christopher Judge and his wife, Raquelle Judge, were...