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The Front Porch

The local Wisconsin real estate read, once a month.

Burke writes The Front Porch the same way he answers the phone — short, honest, and actually useful. South Central market data, neighborhood observations, and the tactics that are working right now.

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The Front Porch

Local market notes, monthly.

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What's inside

Four things, every issue.

01

What's actually moving

Real local market data — list-to-sale ratios, days-on-market, price trends — for the counties Burke works every week. Not a national headline pretending to be local.

02

Neighborhood reads

Short observations from the road. The block that's quietly heating up, the school district shift, the new construction Burke walked last week.

03

Buyer & seller tactics

What's working in the current market — offer structures that won, listing prep that paid back, financing notes worth knowing.

04

No pitch, no churn

Every issue is written to be useful even if you never plan to move. If you ever want off, one click in any email.

Common questions

Before you subscribe.

How often will I hear from you?
Once a month. Sometimes a quick midmonth note if the market does something notable, but never more than that. Your inbox is a privilege, not a target.
What do you do with my email?
It's stored in Resend, the service we use to send the newsletter. Burke uses it to send The Front Porch and occasionally to invite you to local events. We never sell, rent, or trade it. Unsubscribe anytime — every email has a one-click link.
Is this only for people who are buying or selling?
No. Plenty of subscribers are just curious about the local market, or homeowners who want a baseline read on their neighborhood. The newsletter is written to be useful either way.
Can I see a past issue first?
Email Burke at burkeschaefer@gmail.com and he'll send you the most recent one before you commit.
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