Market Spotlight
While the market continues to adapt, we're seeing a steady stream of motivated buyers eager to make their move before summer truly kicks into high gear.
Well-prepared and strategically priced homes are still seeing significant interest.
If you've been considering selling, now is a great time to chat about how to position your property for success in the current landscape.
Interest rates are holding steady, making it a predictable environment for both buyers and sellers.
Let's connect to discuss your specific real estate goals!
Home Tip of the Week
Maximize natural light!
Open those curtains, clean those windows inside and out, and consider lighter paint colors.
Natural light makes a home feel more spacious, inviting, and frankly, more valuable.
For a quick win, try adding a large mirror in a strategic location to reflect light and create the illusion of more space.
Trust me, it's a game-changer!
Recipe of the Week
Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach
Your 15-Minute Summer Dinner Savior!
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb (8oz/220 grams) pasta (spaghetti, linguine, penne, fusilli...)
- 1 cup (9oz/250 grams) whole-milk ricotta
- 8 oz (230 grams) fresh baby spinach, washed
- 1/3 cup (35 grams) grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve
- 1 unwaxed lemon, zest and juice
- 3 lemon wedges, to serve (optional)
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 garlic clove, grated or pressed
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Meanwhile, make the ricotta sauce.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, olive oil, parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon zest and juice. Season with 1/4 tsp of salt and a good pinch of pepper.
- Stir until well combined, taste and make sure you're happy with the seasoning.
- In the last minute of the pasta's cooking time, reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then and add spinach to the pot. Stir well and push the leaves down to submerge them in water.
- After 1 minute, drain and return pasta and spinach to the same pot.
- Add the ricotta sauce and part of the reserved cooking water. Stir well to evenly coat the pasta in the sauce, add more cooking water as needed, you want a smooth and creamy texture.
- Serve immediately and garnish with grated or shaved Parmesan cheese, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and lemon wedges if desired (for extra freshly squeezed juice, but I leave it optional). Plus, I love adding a good pinch of red pepper flakes, you might give it a go. Enjoy!
This Week’s Laugh
😂 Why Did the Houseplant Break Up With the Real Estate Agent? 😂
… Because he kept trying to root for other houses!
A little real estate humor to brighten your day!
Local Happenings
Get out and enjoy our amazing community! Here’s a peek at what’s happening locally between May 26th and June 1st, 2025:
- Festa Italiana at Henry Maier Festival Park (Starting May 30th): Get ready for delicious Italian food, music, and cultural events! A Milwaukee summer tradition kicking off this week. https://www.iccmilwaukee.com/festa-italiana
What spring projects are you planning for your home?
Share your ideas by replying to this email!
And don't forget to forward The WIRE Newsletter to friends and family interested in real estate insights, home tips, and local events.
| What are your real estate goals for 2025? |
|
|
|
|
|
Upcoming Events:
🌸 Spring is here, and so is your perfect photo opportunity! 📸
Lake Country Photography is now booking spring/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.
📅 Spots are filling fast — click below to learn more and reserve your session today!
Let’s create something unforgettable together. 💫
See you next week! -Joseph Singsheim
