Issue #38

The WIRE Newsletter.

Mid-August is here, and the housing market still holds opportunity, especially for those who play it smart. I’ve lined up fresh insights to help you succeed, a quick home improvement idea, a seasonal recipe that dazzles, and a collection of the coolest local events worth your time. Let’s dive in!

Market Spotlight

Why August Showings Are Turning Browsers Into Buyers

• After-School Ease: With kids back in routines, buyers have more time and focus for higher-quality home visits.
• Less Clutter, More Clarity: Homes look lighter and brighter as summer gear is packed away—making staging easier.
• Intent-Driven Traffic: The few buyers still touring are often serious, setting the stage for smoother negotiations.

Pro Tip: Use this time to highlight organized storage and quiet living spaces—key wins in mid-August listings.

Home Tip of the Week

Revive Your Entryway with a Fresh Doormat & Potted Greenery

• A clean, welcoming doormat and a lush potted plant (think fern or hosta) can elevate curb feel for under $40.
• Great entry staging translates instantly to better open-house impressions—and a noticeable lift in perceived value.

Recipe of the Week

The Only Basic Pasta Salad Recipe You'll Ever Need

Ingredients

For the Dressing

• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp sugar

For the Salad

• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 lb. rotini pasta
• 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
• 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
• 3/4 cup chopped marinated artichokes
• 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
• 4 oz. cured salami, such as Soppressata, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for serving
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano
• 2 Tbsp chopped capers
• 14 oz. fresh mozzarella, torn

Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, whisk together vinegar, oil, mustard, and sugar in a bowl. Transfer half of dressing to a large bowl and add onions; toss to coat. Let stand while pasta cooks.
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Step 3

Drain pasta and add to onion mixture; toss until liquid is absorbed. Cool to room temperature.
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Step 4

Add bell pepper, tomatoes, artichokes, olives, salami, parsley, oregano, capers, and remaining dressing, toss to coat. Fold in mozzarella. Serve sprinkled with additional parsley.

This Week’s Laugh​
​How did the barber win the race?

He knew a short cut.

Local Happenings

Here’s your fresh roundup—no repeats, all memorable:

• Waukesha – Riverside Rhythms Lunch Concert​
  ​Date: Wednesday, August 20
  ​Details: Live outdoor music by the Fox River—easy to enjoy and ideal for a summer lunch outing.
• ​https://www.waukesha-wi.gov/residents/riverside-rhythms.php​

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• Waukesha – Safety Day in the Park​
  ​Date: August 20, 10 AM–12 PM, Davids Park
  ​Details: Interactive safety booths and family-focused community resources—both educational and fun.
• ​https://www.waukesha-wi.gov/residents/safety-days-in-the-parks.php​

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• Milwaukee – Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 (IndyCar Race)​
  ​Date: August 24
  ​Details: Thrills and speed at this high-stakes 250-lap IndyCar race on the historic Milwaukee Mile circuit.
• ​https://www.indycar.com/Schedule/2025/Milwaukee​

Need help capitalizing on the market or planning your weekend? Just reach out, I’m here for you.

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See you next week! -Joseph Singsheim

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