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Encounter one of the most captivating places to call home, Kemah waterfront, where not only the entertainment is booming, but so is Kemah real estate. Kemah is an Indian word meaning œwind in my face so rest assured that buying a Kemah home means the cool ocean breeze will calm the intense summer heat. This is also why the Kemah slogan is œBreeze into Kemah. So keep that in mind if you are looking to buy a home or just stopping by for a visit. Aside from Kemah™s visitor attractions, it is a small quaint town of just over 2,000 people with great historical features. If you get a chance take a stroll through Kemah™s lighthouse district or stay in one of the many bed and breakfasts.

You are in luck if you are looking to buy a home on Kemah waterfront. With several high rises going up on Clear Lake™s premier waterfront property, including a few of the Endeavor projects, all Kemah properties are looking to see increase in value. From commercial to residential and land, Kemah is maturing at a fast pace. The Kemah Boardwalk is one of the Gulf Coast™s finest waterfront attractions bringing in millions of visitor™s each year. This Kemah attraction also keeps all of the surrounding commercial businesses moving. You couldn™t have the Kemah waterfront without the business of boating, yachting, and the marine industry.

This waterfront oasis is one of the Houston areas finest residential waterfront communities. Kemah offers a variety of boating activities from the Christmas boat parade to the blessing of the fleet. Whether boating is a hobby or a sport for your family, there is no better place to nestle in. Kemah™s new and pre-owned home market gives you a great selection of homes on or off the waterfront. So remember during your home search to œBreeze into Kemah and see real estate at it™s finest on the Kemah waterfront.

PAINT BASICS  

Whether you are buying or selling your home think about a fresh coat of paint. On the walls, ceilings, trim, cabinets,  doors, concrete, or brick paint is an investment. An investment done right can not only increase the appeal of your home, but it can also  increase its value. When starting a project like this it is best to know what you™re getting yourself into and do it right. A trip to the paint department can be intimidating especially when you have never done it before. Paint can be latex or oil-based and it can have different surfaces or sheens: flat, satin, semi-gloss, gloss, matte, and eggshell.  

LATEX “ is water-based and is easily cleaned with soap and water. It™s also:

-durable-provides and excellent finish

-virtually odorless-dries quickly  

OIL-BASED “ provides excellent coverage of metal, wood, or surfaces previously painted. Brushes and spills must be cleaned with a solvent like turpentine. Oil-based paint:

-can be applied to an area needing frequent washing

-has potent fumes

-dries slower than latex paint  

SURFACES OR SHEENS OF PAINT  

FLAT “ sometimes called matte – can hide slight imperfections in walls better than others. The shinier the finish, the more likelihood of seeing flaws or defects. Flat paints are better for ceilings, dining rooms, and living rooms, but are often harder to clean.  

SATIN “ often called eggshell – have a soft sheen or luster. They are easier to clean and more stain resistant. Low luster paints are great for walls in living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, children™s rooms, family rooms, hallways, and stairways.  

SEMI-GLOSS “ are even more durable and easier to clean. They work well in areas of heavy cleaning, like kitchens or bathrooms. A word of caution, however, these paints tend to highlight imperfections.  

GLOSS “ the shiniest of the four paints. They make fantastic trim paints for banisters, railing, doors and window trims.  

AND, what about PRIMER? What is it and why do we need it? Primers ARE NOT the same as paint. So, don™t skip out of the primer by trying to add a second coat of paint as you won™t get the same deep color. Use primer when you are painting:

-a new unpainted surface like sheetrock or wood

-over a very dark color with a lighter paint color

-an area with repaired and filled nail holes or fixed cracks

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