Is good news finally on the horizon for the real estate industry?

Bernice Ross talks with Patrick Stone, chairman and founder of Williston Financial, about interest rates, new construction and the 2024 election. Continue reading

What’s ahead economically for Q4 2023 and into 2024 and 2025?

Trainer and coach Bernice Ross talks to CEO and developer Patrick Stone about what’s next for the economy, both in the short and long terms. Continue reading

WFG swoops in to acquire nearly two dozen Doma title locations

The struggling digital title and closing provider is set to receive up to $24.5 million with earnouts “based on the retention of specified employees” by WFG Continue reading

‘Strong recovery’ on horizon, V curve possible, says real estate exec

Patrick Stone, of WFG National Title Insurance Company, said Tuesday that home sales will likely be down in 2020, but overall, he’s optimistic about an economic recovery from the current pandemic. Continue reading

WATCH: A surge in first-time homebuyers is coming

Real estate veterans Dolly Lenz and Patrick Stone discuss how first-time buyers will impact the market and why they are “cautiously optimistic” about the year ahead onstage at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

Dolly Lenz: Do not underestimate first-time homebuyers

The founder of Dolly Lenz Real Estate told Inman Connect attendees that new development and rising employment is leading to activity in unexpected places. Continue reading

Why the money pouring into real estate tech is ‘stupid’

In a wide-ranging interview, Patrick Stone, founder of the Williston Financial Group, shares his thoughts on real estate technology and his previous life as an oyster diver. Continue reading

Maybe 2019 will be a great year for home buying after all?

Patrick Stone, president and CEO of title insurer Williston Financial Group offered a surprisingly sunny assessment of the near-future real estate market. Continue reading