Wisconsin Real Estate Today

02/27/2026

Lisa Petersen explains how cyber criminals target vacant land and absentee owners by using programs and algorithms to scrape the internet for properties where the tax bill is going somewhere else. She warns that these properties are easy targets because the owners may not realize their land has been sold until months or years later.










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02/20/2026

Lisa Petersen recounts a case where an agent received a "quick claim deed" and a handwritten offer to purchase vacant land for a price significantly above market value, raising multiple red flags. Simultaneously, an email arrived from the escrow division, warning about the latest fraud trend: seller impersonation.









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02/16/2026

Honoring the leadership, courage, and vision that shaped our nation.
Happy Presidents Day — today we reflect, remember, and move forward together.

02/15/2026

02/04/2026

Lisa Petersen shares promising news from the American Land Title Association, revealing endorsements that offer post-policy forgery coverage for 1-4 family homes. This new coverage, while requiring a premium, addresses a significant concern and is already generating interest in the real estate community.











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02/01/2026

A real estate attorney recounts a shocking case where buyers unknowingly started building a multi-million dollar home on land they didn't rightfully own, only to be discovered by a neighbor who alerted the true owner. The host emphasizes the irreplaceable nature of land, unlike a lost jacket, highlighting the devastating impact of such fraud.









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01/29/2026

Lisa Petersen explains how fraudsters target vacant land or vacation properties by looking at where the tax bill is sent, identifying owners who are not local and might not notice the fraudulent sale for months or even years. She warns that scammers could sell the land and even have a house built on it before the owner realizes what has happened.










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01/20/2026

Lisa Petersen advises that realtors should never receive or send wire instructions to safeguard against email compromise and potential fraud. This measure protects realtors from inadvertently becoming intermediaries in fraudulent transactions, ensuring they don't become liable for compromised communications.

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01/19/2026

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a reminder that progress is built through service, unity, and standing up for what’s right.

01/15/2026

🎙️ Episode 64: Title Fraud – Seller Impersonation

Seller impersonation is one of the fastest-growing threats in real estate—and it can happen to anyone.

In Episode 64 of Wisconsin Real Estate Today, host John Gscheidmeier is joined by real estate attorney Lisa Petersen to break down how these scams work, the warning signs to watch for, and how to stop fraud before a deal closes.

If you’re an agent, buyer, seller, or investor, this is a must-listen episode. 🎧
Protect your clients, your license, and your livelihood.

Watch Here 👉

🎙️ Episode 64 – Title Fraud: Seller Impersonation With Guest Attorney Lisa PetersenSeller impersonation fraud is one of the most dangerous and rapidly incre...

01/05/2026

New Episode Alert!
Episode 63 - Title Fraud

🚨 Title Fraud Is One of the Fastest-Growing Threats in Real Estate
Most agents don’t realize how vulnerable they — and their clients — are until it’s too late.

This episode of Wisconsin Real Estate Today breaks down:
• How title fraud actually happens
• The most common scams in today’s market
• Red flags every agent should know
• How to protect your transactions and reputation

🎧 Watch here:
👉 https://youtu.be/Bx2wJs-X47w?si=MTUetCa2UpptFDSy
This is a must-watch for agents, buyers, and sellers alike.

Title fraud is one of the fastest-growing and least understood threats in real estate today — and most agents, buyers, and sellers don’t realize how vulnerab...