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Many "experts" are calling current conditions a housing bubble and predicting a significant reset in the real estate market. But while inflation rages, rates rise and segments of the economy slow, WFG Founder and Executive Chairman Patrick Stone shares why real estate prices will remain elevated. That doesn't mean the market won't be challenging, and Pat also shares his outlook...

Inflation and high gas prices are impacting consumer spending habits. Mortgage rates have spiked to their highest levels since 2008. Supply chains are still impacted by lockdowns in China, and Russia's war on Ukraine has rocked the commodities market. Now, as the Fed raises rates to fight inflation, what will the impact be on the housing market? For that answer and much more, we call on WFG F...

As mortgage rates flirt with 5% and inflation impacts consumer buying power, now is the time to adjust your game plan, if you haven't already. This episode is a must-listen, as WFG Founder & Executive Chairman Patrick Stone provides a game plan and offers an outlook for the real estate market in 2022. Plus, clarity on the headlines and how to help your clients in this uncertain environmen...

WFG Founder and Executive Chairman has seen it all in his 40+ years in the real estate industry. But even the veteran industry expert admits he's never seen anything like we're experiencing in 2022. Russia's invasion of Ukraine, inflation, and Fed rate hikes are creating a conundrum for economists with no consensus on the outlook. In this episode, Stone shares what he's watchin...

With inflation pegging the meter at rates not seen since the 1980's, the Fed will be forced to raise rates. The questions are how much, how quickly, and what the impact will be on longer-term mortgage interest rates and the red hot housing market. In this episode, WFG Founder & Executive Chairman Patrick Stone addresses the hype in media reports, provides perspective on the housing market...

With property values continuing to climb across the country, and a surge of buyers searching for homes as interest rates slowly rise, experienced appraisal technology and teams are critical. In this episode, we welcome Sean Pyle, President of WFG-owned appraisal management company and property valuation service provider Valutrust Solutions. Pyle discusses industry trends, and potential changes tha...

WFG Founder and Executive Chairman is well-known and trusted for his candid and accurate predictions about the real estate market and the economy. While others drink the real estate Kool-Aid, Patrick tells it like it is- good, bad, or otherwise. In in our opening episode of 2022, Patrick provides his outlook and advice for real estate professionals on how to leverage their expertise in what he ant...

Will runaway inflation lead to a spike in mortgage interest rates? Are tight inventory and the lack of affordable housing the ingredients for a price correction? And after a record-setting two year run in real estate, is the party finally over? For answers, we call on WFG Founder and Executive Chairman Patrick Stone who also shares his concerns about issues nobody else is talking about.

If you're a real estate professional, you have two choices: You can drink the Kool Aid and cross your fingers with friendly forecasters. Or, you can tune-in to candid analysis and perspective, good, bad or otherwise. WFG Founder & Executive Chairman Patrick Stone is famous for telling it like it is, with warnings when appropriate, and unmatched guidance and perspective from almost 50 year...

The market is red hot, there's almost no inventory, and the price of lumber has skyrocketed. Some of the pundits are using the dreaded B-word to describe the current market frenzy. Should we brace for another housing crash? Not so fast... With almost 50 years experience in real estate and a pulse on all aspects of the economy that impact the market, WFG Founder & Executive Chairman Patric...

If we've learned anything in the past year, the threats to our business extend beyond customer service and on-time closings. Whether it's a global pandemic or a natural disaster, title agents across the country are constantly facing external factors that can, and often will, impact business operations, or the livelihood of the business itself. In this episode, WFG Executive Vice Presiden...

2020 was without question the craziest, busiest and most challenging year ever, and that's saying something in a real estate industry that has seen & done it all over the years. In this episode of the WFG Insider Report, Founder & Executive Chairman Patrick Stone recaps the year that was. He also offers his economic insight and delivers a preview of what to expect with interest rates,...

As a title agent, differentiating yourself in what many consider a commoditized business can be a challenge. So how about a different, more creative approach? In this episode, Brittany Hodak shares her simple, SUPER formula to create Superfans that will grow your business exponentially and set you apart from your competition.

What do you get when you combine a legal background with tech expertise, curiosity, and a passion for positive transformation? Answer: Stavvy, led by Co-Founder Kosta Ligris, who is applying relevant and meaningful technology to the lender & settlement services. In this episode, Kosta joins us to share his journey in the real estate profession and the tech tools that are streamlining the flow...

An industry leader who's led exponential growth at Amrock for 20+ years, Brian Hughes is an advocate for innovation, putting his people and customers first, and driving his company to advance technology and streamline business. In this episode, Hughes shares how he led the rise of Amrock, offers insight for title agents across the country, and a forecast for the rest of 2020. 

WFG Founder & Executive Chairman Patrick Stone is back with us for the first time since the outset of the global pandemic. It's been a remarkable run the past few months as the industry reinvented itself once again. Record-low mortgage interest rates are driving a refi boom, and families across America are re-evaluating the importance of the size and location of their home. In this episod...

What makes your agency different, or better than your competition? People? Technology? Experience? All of the above? In this episode ATA National Title President Bill Robinson joins Insider Host Brian Bushlach to share his insight as a second-generation title professional. Bill has worked in small offices and regional giants, and transformed ATA from an REO focus to full service over the past deca...

WFG is an industry leader in technology and cyber security, providing agents across the country with the latest tools to streamline their services, make fixed costs flexible, and grow business. In this episode, TitleBox Creator Matthew Einheber joins Insider Host Brian Bushlach to share the massive effort he & his team are making to blend good old fashioned local title transfer knowledge with...

Kevin Breeland has seen it all in his 41 years as a mortgage lender. From double digit interest rates in the early 1980's, to the pandemic we're in the midst of, one thing remains constant: People need a roof over their head. In this episode, Breeland joins Insider Host Brian Bushlach to share his insight on interest rates, tighter credit & qualifying criteria for borrowers, and why...

Monday's Supreme Court ruling handed the Trump Administration, and future executive branch leaders, greater authority over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB. In this special report, WFG's Executive Vice-President for Agency Development, Chuck Cain, joins Insider Host Brian Bushlach to discuss what this means for the real estate industry. Also, an update as we close out Q2...

This story plays out like a made-for-TV movie: An international crime syndicate hijacking millions in real estate funds online. In this case, the hero was a title company owner who worked closely with law enforcement in multiple states to track down the fraudsters and recover most of the money. In this episode, Thomas Cronkright, CEO of Sun Title in Grand Rapids, Michigan, shares the real life dra...

For independent title agents and self-employed real estate professionals, gaining access to cost-effective health insurance is a challenge. But thanks to the WFG team and their popular Blocks program, title agents now have an option that works for them and could also benefit their partners in real estate. In this episode, Insider Host Brian Bushlach welcomes back Ryan Marrie, President of Ohio Rea...

With a national conversation underway, our focus is on the real estate market. In this episode, WFG Executive Vice President for Agency Development Chuck Cain joins Insider Host Brian Bushlach to share instances of discrimination he's uncovered while working in the title industry. Chuck also offers his experience working to make the home buying process fair for everyone, and how your independ...

With the real estate and settlement services industry changing literally by the day and staff working from home, we're experience a significant increase in cyber security issues and fraud. In this episode of the WFG Insider Report, Host Brian Bushlach calls on Bruce Phillips, SVP and Chief Information Security Officer of WEST, a WFG company. Phillips shares statistics, advice, and how agents...

Shaun Graham made the most of his opportunity at Southeast Mortgage, honing his sales & marketing skills in the lender's call center. He leveraged that experience and a strong social media presence to quickly rise through the ranks in his Atlanta-based operation. In this episode, Shaun joins Insider Host Brian Bushlach to share his insight, and offer an outlook as Atlanta and the rest of...