Market Spotlight
Why Early-Summer Listings Are Beating the Heat
- Increased Buyer Confidence: Many families want to settle before school starts, fueling purchases in late June.
- Showcase Outdoor Features: Homes with great patios, screened porches, or gardens are getting higher traffic this week.
- Beat the Competition: List now—southern-facing yards and mature shade trees are drawing buyers before August.
📌 Insider tip: If you're planning to list, schedule professional outdoor photos by July 4 to capture lush summer greener
Home Tip of the Week
Shield Your Deck with UV Sealant – Protect & Preserve
- Why Now: Mid-summer sun speeds deck wood fading and cracking. A sealant now extends life by years.
- Quick Fix: Apply a UV-blocking, water-resistant sealant over a morning—no sanding required.
- Home Value Bonus: A well-maintained deck adds appeal and boosts appraisal ratings by up to 3%.
Recipe of the Week
Pan Seared Steak with garlic rosemary infused butter
Ingredients
Servings: 4 people or 1/2 steak per person
- 2 lbs New York Strip Steaks (2 steaks), or Ribeye or Top Sirloin Steaks (1 lb each steak, 1 1/4” thick)
- 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil, or any high heat cooking oil like canola or extra light olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and quartered
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Thoroughly pat steak dry with paper towels. Just before cooking, generously season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper
- Heat the cast iron pan until hot then add 1/2 Tbsp oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat. Once the oil is very hot, add steaks to the skillet. Sear the steaks on the first side for 4 minutes until a brown crust has formed then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes. Using tongs, turn the steak on its sides to render the white fat and sear the edges (1-minute per edge).
- Reduce heat to medium and immediately add 2 Tbsp butter, quartered garlic cloves and rosemary to the pan. Spoon the butter sauce over the steak, tilting the pan to get butter on your spoon. Continue spooning the sauce over the steak for a minute or until the steak is about 5-10 degrees from your desired doneness (the temperature will continue to rise another 5-19 degrees while steaks rest).
- Transfer steak to a cutting board, loosely cover and rest 10 minutes before slicing into 1/2" strips to serve. Spoon extra butter sauce over sliced steak to serve.
This Week’s Laugh
Why did the melon get engaged?
Because it can’t elope! 🍉💍
Local Happenings
Carefully curated events across Milwaukee and Waukesha—no repeats!
🎵 Summerfest Weekend at Henry Maier Festival Park (Milwaukee)
- Dates: June 30 – July 6
- Details: One of the world’s largest music festivals—enjoy acts across genres, delicious food, and lakeside entertainment
- https://www.summerfest.com/lineup/
🎇 Waukesha Fourth of July Beer Garden & Fireworks (Lowell Park)
🎆 Milwaukee Lakefront Drone Show (replacing fireworks)
👨👩👧 Independence Day Parade – Downtown Waukesha
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Upcoming Events:
🌸 Summer is here, and so is your perfect photo opportunity! 📸
Lake Country Photography is now booking summer photo sessions — and you’re going to want to grab your spot before they’re gone!
Whether you’re dreaming of a cozy indoor session in our beautifully designed studio or want to take advantage of the stunning outdoor backdrops around Waukesha and Milwaukee County, we’ve got the perfect setting for your story.
✨ Now Booking:
- Family Sessions (yes, even the wild ones!)
- Senior Portraits (hello, Class of 2025!)
- Cap & Gown Celebrations 🎓
- Sports Action Shots
- ...and truly anything else you can imagine. If you can dream it, we can capture it.
Every session is customized to bring out your personality and preserve the moments that matter most. If you’re looking for photos that feel natural, fun, and you, Lake Country Photography is the place.
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See you next week! -Joseph Singsheim
