Market Spotlight
Market Momentum: Navigating the Late Spring Real Estate Landscape
The real estate market in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties is experiencing dynamic shifts as we move into late spring. Here's what's trending:
- Increased Listings: A surge in property listings is providing buyers with more options to choose from.
- Competitive Pricing: Sellers are adjusting prices to remain competitive, creating favorable conditions for negotiations.
- Interest Rates: Mortgage rates remain relatively stable, encouraging continued buyer activity.
Staying informed about these trends can help you make strategic decisions in the current market.
Home Tip of the Week
Enhance Curb Appeal with Simple Landscaping Upgrades
First impressions matter, especially when it comes to your home's exterior. Consider these landscaping tips to boost curb appeal:
- Lawn Care: Regularly mow, edge, and fertilize your lawn to keep it lush and green.
- Plant Seasonal Flowers: Add color and vibrancy with seasonal blooms in flower beds or containers.
- Mulch Beds: Apply fresh mulch to garden beds for a neat appearance and weed control.
- Trim Shrubs and Trees: Maintain a tidy look by pruning overgrown branches and bushes.
These simple enhancements can make a significant difference in your home's overall appearance.
Recipe of the Week
Sloppy Joes!
The origin of the sloppy Joe is disputed — it may be from Iowa, but it also might be from Havana, Cuba. Regardless, somewhere, sometime in the first half of the 20th century, a messy beef sandwich was born.
Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons Dijon or yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar or molasses
- 4-6 toasted hamburger buns, for serving
- Pickle chips, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Finely chop 1 small yellow onion and 1 medium green bell pepper (about 1 cup each). Finely grate or mince 2 garlic cloves.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 pound lean beef and season with 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes (it might not be cooked all the way through). Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a medium bowl.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender but not browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon chili powder and 1 teaspoon paprika. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Return the beef and any juices to the skillet. Add 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce, 1/3 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons Dijon or yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar or molasses. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until thick and saucy, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and season with more kosher salt and black pepper as needed.
- Divide the filling between 4 to 6 toasted hamburger buns, and top with pickle chips if desired.
This Week’s Laugh
What do you call an angry carrot?
A steamed veggie.
Local Happenings
Explore these exciting events in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties during the week of May 19–25, 2025:
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Dark Star Orchestra at The Pabst Theater
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Public Ice Skating at Eble Park Ice Arena
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Create Better Health Workshop
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Paddygrass at House of Guinness
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Mitchell Park Domes Spring Floral Show: Tea & Tulips
What spring projects are you planning for your home?
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