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Events Happening in Walker and Brazos Counties!

Check out these local family events happening around the Walker and Brazos Counties. Emblem Properties has found things to do that fill many categories such as food, music, classes, fun, and shopping!

Luna Family Circus

Come out to enjoy Luna Family Circus in Willis! August 6^th-8^thstarting at 6PM each day, located outdoors of Tall Pines Reception Hall.

Active Shooter Defense Training

Come and take a class on Sunday, August 8 from 12:00PM – 3:00PM to learn strategies to protect your congregation, your workplace, and your family. This event gives you strategies and skills to survive an active shooter incident. Whether you carry a concealed weapon or you are unarmed, we are going to teach you how to put yourself, and your family, in a position to SURVIVE.

Space is limited! Sign up here:

https://www.phhtraining.com/…/active-shooter-defense…/

Sunday Night Live

If you’re looking for a fun evening with family and friends, look no further than Sunday Night Live on The Green at Century Square in College Station. Enjoy live music with a line-up of inspirational artists on the outdoor Front Porch stage. These events will take place every Sunday on August 8th, 15^th, 22nd, and 29th from 4:00-6:00PM.

Small Business Breakfast-August

The Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce Small Business Breakfasts (SBB) are one of our monthly networking events, providing an opportunity for YOU to get to know fellow chamber members and community leaders. SBB is all about building business relationships and having fun while you are doing it! Enjoy a delicious breakfast and share an “infomercial” to build your business!

The breakfast will take place on Thursday, August 12 at 8:00 AM and will be held at The Farmhouse Café. Cost to attend is only $10 for Chamber Members, $15 for potential members and is payable at the door.

Market your business even further by bringing literature/flyers/etc to display on our member table AND you can donate a door prize announced from the microphone!

Sweet Treats with Frost Bank

Take a break from the heat and grab a sweet treat at our Tower Point Financial Center in College Station. We’ll be serving FREE treats from Frios Gourmet Pops to everyone who stops by on Friday, August 13, 1:00pm – 3:00pm.

Sip and Shop 2nd Saturday

At the Huntsville Square on August 14^th from 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm come take a step back in time at our 2nd Saturday Sip & Shop. Great music, great fun, great shopping, and great sipping. Leisurely stroll through the stores in downtown Huntsville for after-hours shopping and enjoy complimentary adult beverages. Over 15 businesses open their doors until 7:30 in the evening and welcome you to Rock Around the Block.

Century Square Cinema: The Sandlot

Grab a blanket and enjoy the movie The Sandlot, under the twinkling lights over The Green at Century Square in College Station. On August 19, the movie will begin at 8:45 pm (dusk).

Things to Repair Before You List

When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Emblem Properties would like to share some of the recommended repairs to make before selling your home.

Repaint walls.

Giving your home a fresh coat of paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to spruce it up, and generally, it can be a do-it-yourself project. Make sure cover any walls with scratches and chips and consider updating any accent walls with a more neutral coat.

Repair floors.

Hardwood floors are a very desirable feature in a home, so you want to ensure they look their best by fixing scratches or dull areas. If your carpet is worn or stained, consider replacing them. And don’t forget the tile in your kitchen or bathrooms. Re-grouting can go a long way in making dingy tile work look brand new! Visit Ward Furniture and Flooring for more ideas and assistance.

Refresh the landscaping.

Show buyers your home is the full package by dressing up the outside as well as the inside. Check out Kim’s Home and Garden Center for some ideas! Clean the walkways and driveways, plant seasonal flowers and plants, trim hedges, and trees, install outdoor décor pieces and fill in mulch and gravel. At Take Care of Texas’ website, there are many tips to assist you in this process.

Fix your fixtures.

Leaky faucet? Rusted drains? Loose drawer handle? Making these small fixes can make a big difference to potential buyers with detailed-orientated minds. Improve your kitchen. An outdated kitchen can be a real eyesore in a home. Updating cabinetry, repairing, or replacing countertops, and installing new faucets and sinks may be worth the investment.

Ready to Renovate? Find out How to Finance Your Renovation.

Outdated kitchen. Overrun backyard. Unusable basement space. If you have a home renovation project on the mind, the first thing you have to consider is how you are going to finance it. Here are the most common options to make your dreams become a reality.

Cash

Paying in cash is the most straightforward financing option, just save until you have enough money to cover the expenses. This will help eliminate spending outside your budget; however, it can also extend your timeline.

Mortgage Refinance

If you’ve been making payments on your home for a few years and your interest rate is higher than current market rates, you may be eligible for a mortgage refinance, reducing your payments and freeing up some money.

Cash-Out Refinance

You can tap into your home equity and borrow up to 80 percent of your home’s value to pay off your current mortgage plus take out more cash to cover the renovations. This option is encouraged only when you’re making improvements that will increase the value of your home, as it can add a lot of interest and fees.

Home Equity

Getting a home equity line of credit allows you to borrow money against the value of your home. You receive usually up to 80 percent of your home’s value, minus the amount of your loan.

Retirement Funds

Homeowners can consider pulling money from a 401K or IRA account, even though they aren’t specifically meant to cover a home renovation. This option might incur additional penalties or tax payments, but may be worth it when making improvements that will benefit them financially in the long run.

If you are looking to buy or sell your home, Contact Emblem Properties. Our exclusive team of 7 works very hard to offer The Customer Service Difference–Where OUR Clients Are #1.

EASY LANDSCAPING DIY PROJECTS

Ever get the itch to do a DIY project? It’s a great time to get outside and add some landscaping features to your yard. Go simple or go big. Either way you can’t go wrong.

Create a pathway.

A great pathway will guide visitors through your yard. You can use materials such as reclaimed pallet wood, flagstone or gravel to add texture and color.

Add a wall or border.

Installing a flagstone, rock, or brick wall around flower beds or trees adds a sleek, clean look to your landscaping. Borders also help separate different sections of your yard. JP Landscaping Supply is a locally owned lawn care company. If you need rock, soil or gravel they can help. Click here for contact information: https://www.yellowpages.com/huntsville-tx/mip/jp-landscape-supply-4921623.

Install a water feature.

Nothing says zen quite like the sound of trickling water. Think “oasis”. You can start simple by installing a small water feature powered by a solar panel. A larger focal point could be a waterfall or even a small pond. For ideas and assistance planning a water feature visit Kim’s Home and Garden Center, a Huntsville gardening favorite.

Light your way.

An easy way to transform your yard is strategically placed lighting. Cool-colored lights high in trees recreate a moonlight feel. Solar charged lights can guide you on your evening strool stroll or can highlight objects or plants.

Plant upwards.

Expand your yard space by drawing the eye to the sky with a trellis fence or screen made of wood or metal. Once you install your trellis, select climbing plants and vines from a local nursery like Rocking D Nursery.

The rains have sub-sided and the sun is out. There is no better time to enjoy your yard than right now!

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