Wisconsin Real Estate Today

🎙️ 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 vulnerable they are until it’s too late. In this episode of Wisconsin Real Estate Today , host John Gscheidmeier sits down with Lisa Petersen , a respected title industry expert, to uncover how title fraud actually happens, why it’s increasing acro...

🎙️ Episode 62 – The Unveiling of the Certified Pre-Owned Home Program In Episode 62 of Wisconsin Real Estate Today , John Gscheidmeier and Office Manager Monica Young pull back the curtain on one of RE/MAX Service First’s most powerful seller advantages: the Certified Pre-Owned Home Program 🏡✨ This episode dives into why the program was created, how it works, and what problems it solves for toda...

🎙️ Episode 61: The Market in Minutes with John Gscheidmeier Host: John Gscheidmeier | CEO & Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Service First 🔗 Listen now: https://www.wisconsinrealestatetoday.com/s2/61 In this quick but powerful “Market in Minutes” episode, John Gscheidmeier breaks down the real story behind today’s housing and mortgage markets. 🏡💰 ✅ What you’ll learn: Where the Federal Reserve currentl...

In this episode, I sit down with Dustin Grenier , VP of Mortgage Lending at Epic Mortgage , to break down today’s interest rate environment, explain what’s behind the recent swings, and share tactical guidance for both buyers and homeowners considering refinancing. ✨ Key Takeaways:  📊 What’s driving the latest rate shifts — inflation, Fed policy & economic data  🔒 When to lock and when to f...

Episode 58 – Are We In a Buyer’s Market? In this episode of Wisconsin Real Estate Today , we break down the June 2025 market numbers and tackle the big question: Are we finally shifting into a buyer’s market? 📉🏡 With the median Metro Milwaukee home price now at $449,345 (per MetroMLS), prices are starting to flatten , and multiple offers are becoming less common. More listings are sitting withou...

Episode 58: Why Is My Home Not Selling? Host: John Gscheidmeier, RE/MAX Service First Duration: ~27 minutes 🏠 In this solo episode, John dives into one of the most frustrating questions for home sellers: “Why isn’t my house selling?” Drawing from over a decade of personal experience and hundreds of transactions, John breaks down the top reasons homes sit on the market — and what you can do to fix...

🎙️ Episode 57 — Do You Need a Real Estate Attorney in Wisconsin? | Guest: Elisa Ruer, Praktess Law Description: In this episode of Wisconsin Real Estate Today , host John Gscheidmeier sits down with real estate attorney Elisa Ruer of Praktess Law to explore one of the most common questions in Wisconsin real estate: Do you need an attorney to buy or sell a home? Elisa explains how Wisconsin is uniq...

📄 Episode Description:  In this episode of Wisconsin Real Estate Today , we’re joined by Sam Walker , City Assessor for Waukesha, to demystify the property assessment process and give homeowners and business owners the clarity they deserve. We break down: What a property assessment is and how it’s calculated The differences between residential and commercial assessments What happens during the Op...

Podcast Episode Summary: Wisconsin Real Estate Today – Episode 55 Title: Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed in 2025? Expert Insights with Dustin Grenier Host: John Gscheidmeier Guest: Dustin Grenier, Epic Mortgage – Brookfield, WI Episode Overview: In this must-listen episode of Wisconsin Real Estate Today , host John Gscheidmeier sits down with mortgage expert Dustin Grenier of Epic Mortgage to disc...

Host: John Gscheidmeier Guest: Sophia from the Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) of Waukesha Episode Overview: In this insightful episode of Wisconsin Real Estate Today , host John Gscheidmeier welcomes Sophia from HAWS to discuss the challenges and best practices of moving with pets. Whether planned or unexpected, relocation can be stressful for animals, and this episode provides expert advice...

Episode 53 – How Strong Schools Impact Real Estate Values Hosted by John Gscheidmeier with guest Dr. Ron Russ Did you know that great schools can directly increase property values ? Homebuyers and parents prioritize access to top-performing school districts , often paying a premium for homes in those areas. But what exactly makes a school district stand out, and how does it affect the housing mark...

Episode 52 – Winter Home Inspections: Challenges & Hidden Advantages Hosted by John Gscheidmeier with guest Dave Kolesari Wisconsin winters can be brutal—but did you know they can actually reveal hidden issues in a home inspection? Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures create unique challenges for buyers and inspectors, but they also expose certain problems that might go unnoticed in warmer mon...

Episode 51 – 2024 Real Estate Market Recap & What’s Coming in 2025 Hosted by John Gscheidmeier The real estate market has changed dramatically over the past year —but what does that mean for buyers, sellers, and agents moving forward? From shifting interest rates to evolving buyer behavior, 2024 redefined what "normal" looks like in real estate. In this episode, John Gscheidmeier breaks down t...

Episode 50 – Understanding the Offer to Purchase (Part 2) Hosted by John Gscheidmeier with guest Monica Young In Part 1 , we broke down the fundamentals of the Offer to Purchase —how it’s drafted, negotiated, and accepted. But what happens after an offer is signed? What key details can make or break a deal? In this second and final part of our series , John Gscheidmeier and Monica Young, Transacti...

Episode 49 – Understanding the Offer to Purchase (Part 1) Hosted by John Gscheidmeier with guest Monica Young The Offer to Purchase is one of the most important documents in a real estate transaction, yet many buyers and sellers don’t fully understand its impact. From negotiations to contingencies , this contract lays the foundation for a successful deal—or a costly mistake. In this episode, John...

Episode 48 – Language Matters in Real Estate Transactions Hosted by John Gscheidmeier with guest Monica Young In real estate sales, the language used in contracts and negotiations can make or break a deal. Words like "Seller shall…" versus "Seller may…" might seem minor, but they carry vastly different legal and financial implications. Many agents overlook the impact of wording , potentially leadi...

New data recently released would indicate that the next few weeks in the market could be very volatile when it comes to not only interest rates, but the financial markets.  In a series of lender releases, John extrapolates the data and provides a quick overview of what could be a very interesting few weeks in the real estate mortgage rates arena.  This is a quick podcast episode - filled with some...

As eager Buyers start rejoicing at the news that the Feds are finally going to start initiating rate cuts, this episode covers what to expect and when to expect it. According to Reuters, "Federal Reserve policymakers on Friday signaled they are ready to kick off a series of interest rate cuts at the U.S. central bank's meeting in two weeks, noting a cooling in the labor market that could accelerat...

Do you know the difference between a 'pre-qualification" versus a "pre-approval"?  Do you only look at lending & mortgage rates as one number rather than an individual plan that is specifically designed for each person? Do you know that there is a stark difference between lenders and pre-approvals?  In this episode I am joined by Dustin Grenier of Epic Mortgage based in Brookfield, Wisconsin....

Summer 2024 in Milwaukee is a bustling place and time! The real estate market isn't far off from that description over the last few months. The Republican National Convention was here and gone, Summerfest was a success, and State Fair is right around the corner.  In this episode John unpacks the current metro market but these "stats" might surprise you. Comparing June, 2023, sales statistics to Ju...

Part Two of Two - Debunking The NAR Settlement Myths and Rumors.  Hopefully you had a chance to learn about how we got to where we are today in Episode 42, Part 1 of this 2 part series. If not, you might want to go back and listen to that one first. Real estate agents have been licensed since the early 1900's. Since then, real estate agents have helped buyers and sellers navigate the complex world...

Let's cut to the chase on what the National Association Of Realtors settlement is all about in this episode.  There are rumors and misunderstandings about what happened, what is happening, and what is about to happen. John will start by giving background on where this came from and what is really is, despite the media-driven rumors.  "NO more commissions!" is something we've heard from the media o...

Municipal assessments can be confusing.  Oftentimes homeowners will confuse their city, village or town assessment (in some other places county) with their actual market value. Those numbers can be very different - especially with accelerating home values the last few years.  Guest Sam Walker, City of Waukesha (Wisconsin) Assessor joins John for a deeper dive into what a city assessment is, how it...

2023 will go down as one of the slowest years for real estate sales since 1993. But what happened, and what can sellers and buyers expect in 2024?  John breaks down his thoughts in this end-of-year episode. 

What does it take to complete the PERFECT real estate sale? How do all the pieces of this complex puzzle come together? Have you ever wondered what is really happening - the things your agent hasn't told you about?  Tune in to hear all about the perfect sale and all the components that could go wrong but don't thanks to a great agent.  Administrative Assistant and Transaction Coordinator Monica Yo...