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August & September events
AUG. 17 SEPT. 05
CHOW DOWN FOR CHARITY VARIOUS LOCATIONS
AUG. 25 SEPT. 15
WATCH A MOVIE ON THE LAWN THE WOODLANDS MALL
SEPT. 04
CELEBRATE LABOR DAY WATERWAY SQUARE
Diners who eat at participating Houston Restaurant Weeks locations can select from set menus with a portion of the proceeds going to the Houston Food Bank. www.houstonrestaurantweeks.com (So a Gonzalez/Community Impact Newspaper)
Families can watch a movie and play lawn games. 7-9 p.m. (Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15). The Woodlands Mall, 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. 281-363-3363. www.thewoodlandsmall.com (Courtesy The Woodlands Mall)
A Labor Day event will include free craft activities, face painting and balloon art. 5-9 p.m. Free. 31 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov (Courtesy The Woodlands Township)
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AUGUST 19 SEE A RUNWAY SHOW FOR CHARITY Walk The Woodlands will bene t Interfaith of The Woodlands and
Ball, themed “A Night in Emerald City.” This year’s event honors current Chair Julie Ambler, head of school at The Woodlands Christian Academy. 6:30-11:55 p.m. $200 (individual ticket). The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 281-736-4057. www.woodlandschamber.org
by an after-party. 6 p.m. Donations, sponsorships accepted. The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 832-615-8225. www.woodlandsinterfaith.org 20 ATTEND THE ANNUAL CHAIRMAN’S BALL The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce will hold its 44th annual Chairman’s
MEET LOCAL HOME IMPROVEMENT PROFESSIONALS The Montgomery County Home and Outdoor Living Show will be held at the Lone Star Convention and Expo Center. The show connects attendees with local home improvement professionals. Attendees can nd home goods, seasonal decor and artisan furniture. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sat.),
Interfaith Community Clinic. The event will include a runway fashion show with seasonal fashions from Saks Fifth Avenue and local honorees. The event is followed
Dear Haley, My fiancé and I are really hoping to sell our current home and buy a new one in the next couple of months after our wedding. Should we move forward with our plans or hold off? I’m not sure if it’s a good idea to purchase a home in a (possible) recession and we would love to hear your opinion.
Jessica C., The Woodlands
Dear Jessica, Great question! Ongoing inflation continues to cause confusion around whether we’re in a recession right now or headed towards one in the near future. In terms of how this applies to you, there are pros and cons to buying a house during a recession. Home prices, buyer demand and mortgage rates generally decrease during a recession, so this definitely creates advantages for homebuyers. However, every “deal” isn’t going to be a green light. This is one of many reasons why it’s important to have an honest, sharp agent to advise you on whether or not to “pass go”! So, should you and your fiancé buy a house this fall? It really depends on your finances and goals as a couple. If you have valid concerns around job stability and your collective savings aren’t in a strong place, then it might be a good idea to hold off. However, if your joint income is relatively stable and you plan to stay in your home for at least the next five years and gain equity by the time you sell, then I’d go for it. I hope this helps. If you have any other questions, please call me at 936.238.7122.
Haley G.
Shoot her an email at haley@haleygarcia.com to be featured in next month’s column or to subscribe to our monthly “ Home with Haley” newsletter. Want to ask Haley a question?
Garcia Real Estate Group 281.701.6174 haley@haleygarcia.com Haley Garcia
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