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Craig Lundquist, MBA, ChFC®, CRPC®

VP of Wealth Management

clundquist@idealcu.com

651-773-2757

 

Kristin Becker

Senior Administrative Assistant

kbecker@idealcu.com

651-773-2821

 

Jozsef Hegedus, MBA

Associate Financial Advisor

jhegedus@idealcu.com

651-773-2867

 

Ideal Wealth Advisors

Located at Ideal Credit Union

8499 Tamarack Road

Woodbury, MN 55125

 

CRPC conferred by College for Financial Planning

November/December 2025

Protect Your Home From Deed Theft

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Your property isn't just a piece of real estate—it's a significant investment and a crucial part of your financial portfolio. Unfortunately, with the rise of digital documentation and online transactions, deed theft has become a growing concern you can't ignore. Here's how you can protect your home.


Understand the Risks.
Recognize the vulnerabilities that can lead to deed theft. Criminals often seek out seasonally vacant properties, such as vacation homes or homes owned by absent owners. Public property records can reveal ownership details. This transparency can give criminals an opportunity to exploit.


Monitor Property Records.
Consider quarterly reviews to catch any suspicious activity as soon as possible. Local governments may offer services you can access online to alert homeowners of changes to their property titles. Taking advantage of these monitoring services can provide an extra layer of assurance against unauthorized changes.


Invest in Title Insurance.
This insurance protects you against financial loss caused by defects in the title, including deed theft. If someone successfully transfers ownership of your property illegally, your title insurance policy can cover the legal fees and any losses incurred.


Secure Your Personal Information.
Use strong passwords for all your online accounts and two-factor authentication wherever possible. Consider a comprehensive identity theft protection service, which can monitor for suspicious activity related to your personal information.


Deed theft may be an alarming prospect, but taking proactive measures can significantly reduce your risk. The effort you put into security today can prevent substantial financial losses tomorrow.

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