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Continue reading >What’s on the Horizon for Austin in 2018?
The big news coming from the New York Times on January 18, 2018 is Amazon named the 20 finalists in the fierce contest for its second headquarters. Frankly I was surprised at our city making the cut. Why? Downtown Austin is ranked #3 on the list for the most expensive cities to live and our […]
Continue reading >Under contract in Cypress Canyon ~ Another one bites the dust!
This lovely 2 story stone home in Cypress Canyon backing to a nature preserve, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 3 living, lovely pool/spa, outdoor kitchen, covered patio, putting green and so much more is under contract courtesy of Dorie Dillard, Coldwell Banker United, your NW Austin Real Estate professional. It is critical for buyers to be […]
Continue reading >Lights, Camera, Action in Grandview Hills/Just Listed & Under Contract
This lovely 2 story Austin white stone backing to a greenbelt, with 3 car garage, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3 living, 3 decks, panoramic views, hot tub, endless pool, putting green and so much more is under contract before hitting the market! This “Contract Pending” is courtesy of Dorie Dillard, Coldwell Banker United, your NW […]
Continue reading >OPEN HOUSE: NW Austin Canyon Creek ~Sunday, Jan. 28th 2-4pm
OPEN HOUSE: NW Austin Canyon Creek ~Sunday, Jan. 28th 2-4pm Buyers, don’t miss your opportunity to preview this single story 4 sides brick home that has been RE-PRICED TO SELL! on a quiet street at their Open House this Sunday, Jan.28th from 2-4pm. 11104 Crossland Dr., Austin, TX 78726 is located in the […]
Continue reading >To Stage or Not to Stage? It’s REALLY not an Agonizing Question!
Debe Maxwell, CRS states the obvious that so many miss! Statistics really do prove that staging works and I’m a firm believer. I have a favorite stager in Austin, Brian Morris with Brian David Design and he makes my listings pop. Whether they are vacant and he does full staging or a consultation with my sellers who […]
Continue reading >Dishing with Dorie – did you know? 1/22/18
What a great week-end! Our weather warmed up in time for 3M Half Marathon Sunday morning! Handsome Hudson and Beautiful Beckett came over for a sleep over while their folks ran! I negotiated 2 repair Amendments for my buyers and baked some blueberry muffins and oatmeal raisin cookies for the kids. Gene was recuperating from another procedure so was taking it […]
Continue reading >Russo’s Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen ~ "Foodie" Friday
Austin has been under seige with chilling temperatures this January and we are all ready for the week-end as it should be warming up! Grab your family and friends and get out for a fun experience at a new Italian restaurant recently opened in the Arboretum area! If you have a craving for fresh Italian food, this […]
Continue reading >Another one bites the dust in Four Points!
I’ve been working with my buyers to find a home in NW Austin since last fall. We narrowed the scope to 2 communities that would work. We took a break over the Christmas holidays but began our search the day after New Years day. We found the perfect single family, newer home in the gated […]
Continue reading >What Is A Brand Identity/Strategy? 6 Principles For Creating A Brand
It takes a certain skill-set and mind-set to come up with a winning formula and this post is a succinct summary of the principles of a good brand. I’m still surprised the AR gods didn’t flag this post with a gold star….certainly a very worthy featured post. We are constantly asked by luxury real estate marketing […]
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