Issue #36

The WIRE Newsletter.

Hello friends! Reality check: summer’s winding down but now is the perfect time for strategic real estate moves. This week’s edition brings fresh market intel, a smart upgrade tip, a refreshing seasonal recipe, a new joke, and handpicked local happenings around Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties. All new, no repeats, let’s get started.

Market Spotlight

Why Early August Listings Are Gaining Momentum

• Back-to-School Buyers – Early Movers: Families aiming to settle before the school year are still making offers, often on well-maintained homes.
• Seasonal Inventory Stabilizes: Fewer new listings mean reduced competition—creating opportunity for both buyers and sellers.
• Feature Focus Wins: Outdoor highlights like patios, mature landscaping, and smart cooling upgrades are drawing strong interest.

📌 Pro Tip: Sellers benefit from fresh curb appeal; buyers can negotiate extras like closing credit or inspection allowances.

Home Tip of the Week

Install a Smart Thermostat Before the Heat Season Ends

• A Wi-Fi smart thermostat can save 15–20% on cooling costs and offers remote control access.
• Buyers love homes with energy-saving tech already installed—works as a small move-in incentive.
• Takes just 30 minutes to install and often qualifies for utility rebates.

Recipe of the Week

Grilled Corn, Avocado and Tomato Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

Ingredients

Salad:

• 2 ears of fresh sweet corn
• 1 pint grape tomatoes
• 1 ripe avocado firm but ripe, diced
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped

Honey Lime Dressing:

• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 clove garlic minced
• Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
• Dash of cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Make the dressing by combining the oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste in a small glass jar. Seal with lid and shake until well combined. Set aside until needed.
2. Cook the corn by removing the husk from the corn. Heat a grill pan or grill over medium-high heat, and grill for 10 minutes. The corn should have some brown spots and be tender and not mushy.
3. Cut the corn off the cob, then scrape the cob with the back of your knife to get the juices. Set aside and let cool.
4. Prepare the salad by combining the sliced tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and grilled corn with the well-whisked honey-lime dressing and mix gently so everything is evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the avocados.
5. Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors time to mingle. Enjoy.

This Week’s Laugh​
​What does corn say when it gets a compliment?

Aw, shucks!

Local Happenings

Wisconsin State Fair (Milwaukee/West Allis)

• Dates: through August 10
• Includes amazing food, exhibits, The Milwaukee Mile races, and family fun across fairgrounds.
• ​https://wistatefair.com/fair/​

2. Waukesha Rotary BluesFest (Waukesha County)

• Dates: August 8–9
• Music and art festival featuring national and regional blues acts at picturesque Naga‑Waukee Park.
• ​https://www.waukeshabluesfest.com/​

3. Live @ The Lakefront Concert Series (Milwaukee)

• Date: August 6, 5:30–9:00 PM
• Free lakeside concert series featuring Midwest musical acts at Discovery World Rotary Amphitheater.
• ​https://liveatthelakefront.com/visit/​

4. Riverside Rhythms Lunch Concert (Downtown Waukesha)

• Date: August 6, 11:30 AM–1 PM
• Relaxing live music by the Fox River with local food vendors downtown.
• ​https://www.waukesha-wi.gov/residents/riverside-rhythms.php​

5. Cathedral Square Sunday Market (Milwaukee)

• Date: Sunday mornings through August 10
• Outdoor farmers market with local produce, artisan goods, live music, and weekly yoga.
• ​https://easttown.com/cathedral-square-market/​

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