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The title insurance industry has long relied on thorough research and meticulous documentation to prevent disputes and claims. Yet, even with the most careful efforts, issues like hidden liens, boundary discrepancies, or fraudulent transfers can surface, resulting in costly claims. Enter predictive analytics—a revolutionary tool that’s changing how title insurers…

Williston Financial Group is proud to announce that MyHome, a Williston Financial Group Company, SVP and Chief Information Security Officer Bruce Phillips has been named a Top Global CISO for 2024 by Cyber Defense Magazine. This announcement, made live at CyberDefenseCon 2024, is a prestigious recognition of Bruce’s innovation and…

We are excited to announce that Williston Financial Group’s Information Security Team has been honored with the prestigious Top 100 Information Security Team Award at the 2024 OnCon Icon Awards! This recognition celebrates teams that have demonstrated excellence in cybersecurity, leadership, and innovation, with winners selected by public vote. WFG’s…

Commercial Real estate sales volumes continued to be suppressed through the third quarter of 2024 as we awaited the Federal Open Market Committee meeting on September 18th, during which the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 50 basis points.  This easing of monetary policy in support of their statutory mandate…

Discover valuable insights in WFG’s latest article, written by Bruce Phillips, WFG’s Chief Information Security Officer, and published exclusively in HousingWire. In this must-read piece, Bruce delves into the complex cybersecurity challenges facing the real estate and title industries and provides expert guidance on how to navigate the evolving legal…

We are thrilled to announce that MyHome® Prompts, an offering from MyHome®, a Williston Financial Group Company, has been honored with Inman’s inaugural award for Best Use of AI in Marketing. This recognition highlights MyHome Prompts' innovative approach to helping real estate professionals, including agents and brokers, enhance client engagement…

Williston Financial Group (WFG) President and CEO Steve Ozonian is featured in The Title Report's latest special report on Title Technology. In this comprehensive report, Steve discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the title and settlement services industry. He also highlights the ways in which WFG is leveraging AI…

September's long awaited and much anticipated Fed rate decision delivered a surprising 50 basis point cut, much to the delight of real estate professionals. And while the Fed Funds Rate doesn't directly impact mortgage interest rates, it does impact the spread, which sparked an uptick in applications to refinance. In…

During the third quarterly installment of WFG’s 2024 Economic Outlook webinar, WFG Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone and economist Dr. Bill Conerly shared expert insights on the current state of the U.S. and global economies, as well as the residential and commercial real estate markets. During the opening segment, Dr.…

Williston Financial Group is proud to announce that MyHome, a Williston Financial Group Company President Marty Frame has been honored with HousingWire's prestigious 2024 Vanguard Award. This recognition highlights Marty's outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to innovation within the residential real estate sector. Under his guidance, MyHome has established itself…