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February 13, 2024

WFG Reimagines the Underwriter-Title Agent Relationship: Moving from Theories to Blueprints with the Launch of its Agent 2.0 Program

At WFG, we're not just sharing ideas. We're delivering a comprehensive playbook designed for success. With the launch of our Agent 2.0 program, we’re providing actionable blueprints—rooted in proven best practices rather than mere theories—that empower our agents to excel. Our tailored strategies and tools are built to ensure that…
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June 28, 2023

WFG Chair Sees Good Year for Home Equity

While home-equity originations lost some steam recently, Williston Financial Group Chairman and Founder Patrick F. Stone anticipates a good rest of the year for home-equity lending, and he is more optimistic about the U.S. economy than what he reads in the media. Stone shared his thoughts on second mortgages during…
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May 18, 2021

Here’s how WFG is solving the major pain points facing the mortgage industry

While COVID forced mortgage businesses to close offices and work remotely, historically low interest rates sparked a generational refinance boom that had lenders scrambling for new hires – many of them new to the industry. The sudden need for easily accessible, high-quality training is the first of four "urgent concerns"…
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January 13, 2015

CUTTING FEES ON MORTGAGES

President Barack Obama announced that the Federal Housing Administration will cut fees on the mortgages it insures in order to make buying a home less expensive. The annual premium charged on FHA loans have been trimmed to 85 basis points from the 135 basis points levie. The result for home…
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December 2, 2014

Explaining Escrow to Buyers

The escrow process can seem a bit foreign to many home buyers, especially if they are first-timers. Here’s a quick and easy explanation that lays out the nuts and bolts.*   An escrow company is, essentially, a third-party entity that manages the legal and financial components of a real estate…
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November 20, 2014

NAR Finds Big Drop in First-time Buyers

According to a recent study, the number of first-time buyers has hit an almost 30-year low in the US. Traditionally hovering at around 40% of the market, this year’s number dropped 5% from last year to just 33%, the lowest since 1987. According to NAR’s chief economist, “Rising rents and…
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November 19, 2014

Agents Sign Pledge to Increase Safety Awareness

In response to the tragic and shocking deaths of real estate agents Ashley Okland and Beverly Carter, Dylan de Bruin and Joe Schafbuch, the broker-owners of 90-agent firm Century 21 Signature Real Estate in central Iowa, have started a petition to encourage safe and secure showing practices for all agents.…
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November 18, 2014

Mobile Devices Now More Effective than Signs, and Other Obvious Things

The NAR recently released its annual survey on buyer and seller trends. One thing that was made abundantly clear is that digital advertising absolutely dominates more traditional avenues, like signs and open houses. “While yard signs and open houses have historically been used most frequently after online websites and real…
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November 17, 2014

Most Expensive Homes for Sale in Each State

It’s always nice to have some fun statistics in mind when you’re out touring with clients, or making your way through those seemingly-endless call lists. This list features the most expensive homes for sale in each state. Numbers like these can be a great way to help buyers put sales…
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November 10, 2014

5 Easy Blog Topics That Will Make You Better at Your Job

Coming up with blog topics can be a real headache, especially when you’re busy doing the rest of the work of being a real estate agent. The fact remains, however, that blogging is an essential component to any dynamic marketing strategy. The good news is, blogging actually presents an opportunity…
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