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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,…

In this episode of the HousingWire News podcast, CEO Clayton Collins is joined by Steve Ozonian, the CEO of Williston Financial Group. Steve is a longtime real estate executive with a range of entrepreneurial and leadership experience, including board involvement at LendingTree, Attom Data Solutions, Inside Real Estate, and most recently, LoanDepot.…

Headlines suggest a strong job market and slowing inflation. But WFG Founder & Chairman Patrick Stone always investigates what's beyond the headlines. Armed with that data and 48 years of experience in the real estate industry, he sees things differently than most prognosticators. In this episode, Stone reveals what he's…

During WFG’s Q2 Economic Outlook webinar on May 25th, WFG National Title Insurance Company Chairman and Founder Patrick F. Stone and noted Economist and Forbes contributor Bill Conerly, Ph.D. addressed current market conditions, sharing their thoughts on the economy and the U.S. housing market. Discussion topics included the short- and long-range…

Transaction helps drive Company's new singular strategy and refined focus on its core technology and underwriting business, and supports WFG’s growth initiative by significantly expanding the company’s operational presence in the vital Northern and Central California regions. Enables improved cost structure and further positions Doma to achieve its goal of…

The title insurance, real estate, and mortgage industries are similar in that they are all fiercely competitive and highly commoditized. For this reason, it’s difficult for companies and individuals working in these segments to differentiate themselves, which can muddle brand identity, diminish the customer experience, and undercut customer loyalty. The…