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If you’re looking for knowledgeable industry insights, be sure to check out the latest episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast #160, during which WFG National Title Insurance Company Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone and host Michael Hammond, JD, CMT discuss: Current market conditionsStrong demand for home ownership Creating efficiencies within the mortgage…

Prominent mortgage executives gathered digitally to see who the Executive Team of PROGRESS in Lending named the top industry innovations of the past year at the 13th Annual Innovations Awards Event. This honor is the Gold Seal when it comes to recognizing true industry innovation. All applications were scored on…

Predictions of doom and gloom in the real estate market are beginning to brighten, and spring is still over a month away! What's driving this solid start? And why does WFG Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone feel so optimistic as we move through the year? In this download, he shares…

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

Portland, Ore., February 09, 2023 – WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG), a full-service provider of title insurance and real estate settlement services for commercial and residential transactions nationwide, has appointed 30-year title and real estate industry veteran Chad Huston as Senior Vice President, Regional Manager for the company's National…

The CRER is in addition to the assigned Financial Stability Rating® (FSR) of A’ (A Prime), Unsurpassed Portland, Ore., February 02, 2023 – WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG), a full-service provider of title insurance and real estate settlement services for commercial and residential transactions nationwide, announced today that it…

During the recent Q4 WFG Insights: Quarterly Economic Outlook webinar, WFG National Title Insurance Company Executive Chairman and Founder Patrick F. Stone discussed the current and projected states of the housing market and U.S. economy, and answered pre-submitted questions from the nearly 1,000 registered attendees. He also provided suggestions for weathering the current…

There's no question the first half of this year will likely be the toughest real estate market ever. While the Great Recession was brutal, the industry was busy with foreclosures and short sales. This time, there are few transactions as the market is paralyzed due to higher rates, low inventory,…

During the Q4 WFG Insights: Quarterly Economic Outlook webinar on December 15th, WFG National Title Insurance Company Founder and Executive Chairman Patrick F. Stone and noted Economist and Forbes contributor Bill Conerly, PhD addressed current market conditions, sharing their thoughts on the economy and the U.S. housing market. Discussion topics…

No one expects 2023 to be a good year in the real estate industry. So if you haven't already made the tough decisions, now is the time. In this episode, WFG Founder & Executive Chairman Patrick Stone offers a blunt assessment of the market and advice on how to manage…