Issue #29

The WIRE Newsletter.

Summer in full swing! This week, I’m diving into a surprising market trend, sharing a clever home maintenance tip, a tasty Midwestern-inspired recipe, plus hilarious humor—and your local event lineup you won’t want to miss.

Market Spotlight

Why ‘Mid-Season Price Drops’ Might Be Your Buying Sweet Spot

• 🔍 Mid-Summer Discounts: Some sellers who've waited into summer are bringing prices down to stand out—great windows for buyers seeking deals.
• 🔍 Inventory Stabilizing: Post-spring, inventory isn’t growing much—but sellers motivated by move-in-ready timelines are open to offers.
• 🔍 Balanced Negotiations: With fewer bidding wars, buyers are seeing more concessions—think repair credits or flexible closings.

📌 Bottom line: Late spring to early summer is becoming a strategic time for both buyers and sellers—if you play it smart.

Home Tip of the Week

Swap Out Those Old Door Seals – Save On Your Energy Bill

• Check the weather-stripping around entry doors.
• Replace any worn or cracked strips (~$10–20 at hardware stores).
• Replacing seals can cut heating/cooling loss by up to 10%.

A simple upgrade that literally pays for itself.

Recipe of the Week

Creamy Wisconsin Asparagus & Cheddar Quiche

Ingredients

• 1 partially baked pie shell (10 or 11 inch)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard​
• 2 tablespoons butter​
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• ¹⁄₄cup finely chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp. dried)
• 1lb cooked asparagus, coarsely chopped
• 1 ¹⁄₂cups grated old cheddar cheese​
• 4 eggs​
• 1 cup milk​
• 1 teaspoon salt​
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper, nutmeg, cayenne​

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Brush the partially baked pie shell with mustard.
3. Reserve.
4. Melt butter.
5. Cook onion until tender but do not brown.
6. Combine onion with dill, asparagus and cheese.
7. Spoon evenly into the pie shell.
8. Beat eggs.
9. Add milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg and cayenne.
10. Pour the mixture over the asparagus and cheese.
11. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until just set.
12. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

This Week’s Laugh​
Why did the realtor always carry bandages?

Because he knew how to seal the deal! 😜

Local Happenings

Check out ONE standout event per category this week in Milwaukee/Waukesha County:

• Fathers Day Car Show​
  ​Date: June 15th 12-4PM
  ​Details: Please join RUNITWI and BC3 in our first ever Father's Day car show!
• ​https://allevents.in/waukesha/fathers-day-car-show/200027984219809​

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• Waukesha – Sushi Making Class at Chef Pam’s​
  ​Date: June 9
  ​Details: Hands-on sushi workshop in downtown Waukesha—roll your own dinner!
• ​https://www.chefpamskitchen.com/upcoming-classes​

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• Waukesha – Tribute Tuesday: Taylor Swift Experience​
  ​Date: June 10, 7–9 pm
  ​Details: Taylor Swift tribute show at Cutler Park—dance & sing along!
• ​https://www.waukesha-wi.gov/residents/tribute-tuesday.php​

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• Milwaukee – Polish Fest​
  ​Date: June 13–15
  ​Details: Celebrating Polish culture with music, dancers, and pierogi at Henry Maier Park.
• ​https://polishfest.org/​

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See you next week! -Joseph Singsheim

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