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We are thrilled to announce that Williston Financial Group President and CEO Steve Ozonian has been chosen as one of the recipients of HousingWire's 2023 Vanguard Award. Currently in its ninth year, this prestigious award acknowledges the tireless commitment, innovative ideas, and unwavering dedication of industry leaders who are driving…

In WFG’s Economic Outlook Webinar for Q3 2023, economist Bill Conerly, Ph.D, and Pat Stone, chairman and founder of Williston Financial Group, discussed future trends in mortgage interest rates. Conerly predicts that short-term interest rates will remain high until mid-2024, at which point the Fed will start to cut rates.…

Dive into the riveting revelations from WFG's Q3 Economic Outlook webinar that took place on September 12th. WFG National Title Insurance Company's Founder and Chairman, Patrick F. Stone, along with renowned Economist and distinguished Forbes contributor, Bill Conerly, Ph.D., illuminated current market scenarios, providing insight into the economy and the…

Expectations of lower mortgage interest rates this fall are no longer in the forecast and it appears Q4 of 2023 and at least the first half of 2024 will continue to be challenging for real estate professionals. So what should you be doing now to prepare for the next cycle?…

WFG National Title Insurance Company has expanded its innovative Blocks program to offer operational excellence training services for title agents. Initially introduced in 2017, the Blocks program equips title agents with a diverse toolkit encompassing six essential pillars: Title and Settlement Solutions, Expense Management, Information Security, Compliance Solutions, Marketing and…

The popular and influential quarterly webinar features analysis and insights from both industry leaders, followed by an interactive Q&A session. Portland, Ore., August 22, 2023 – The third 2023 quarterly installment of WFG’s"Quarterly Economic Outlook," an informative and influential webinar featuring Williston Financial Group (WFG) Chairman and Founder Patrick F.…

When it comes to home equity lending solutions, one size definitely doesn’t fit all! If you’re evaluating service providers, you’ll want to hear what WFG Lender Services and Enterprise Solutions Senior Vice President Dan Bailey has to say. With more than 20 years of experience in the title insurance industry,…

In spite of dire predictions last year of another real estate market crash, home prices remain stable, competition is fierce in some markets, and consumers are adjusting to higher mortgage interest rates. WFG Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone remains one of the few voices of reason in the real estate…

Currently in its third year, WFG’s Quarterly Economic Outlook webinar series has gained significant traction as a vehicle to connect and communicate with title insurance and settlement services professionals. More than 1,000 industry professionals registered for the company’s recent Q2 2023 webinar, including real estate agents and brokers, title agents,…