The Leaning Pear~"Foodie" Friday 2/2/18 (a perfect Valentine surprise)

It’s amazing the zigzagging across the world and our country that restaurant owners make to learn and find the right spot to land to open their dream eatery. If you want to be inspired and are in the mood for some nostalgic then take a lovely ride through our Texas Hill Country, head out to Wimberley. You’ll love this restaurant located […]

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Meet Erika Albert ~An Austin native ~A stand out in the crowd!

It’s so fun to discover talented writers here in ActiveRain especially when they live right here in Austin! Erika Albert is an Austin native which is hard to find these days with all the transplants! She grew up in Westlake and graduated from Westlake High School and went to LA for college and is back in […]

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A Hidden Gem in River North Austin ~ Grandview Hills

Grandview Hills is tucked back off Hwy 620 on Wilson Parke Blvd around the corner from Hwy 2222. It’s close to Lake Travis and some homes located within the community enjoy views of Lake Travis and the hill country. The community was first known as “The Parke” and was established in the 1980’s. The estate […]

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Dishing with Dorie ~ Did you know? 1/29/18

How can it be the end of January 2018 already? Its been a whirlwind month and probably my best January ever in sales! I showed a listing to a new buyer on Saturday and wrote an offer on Sunday for them after my open house. Looks like two strong buyers wanting to make an offer […]

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Sala & Betty ~ "Foodie" Friday 1/26/18

Has it been a busy week for you? Are you thinking what can we have for dinner that is simple wholesome and well-prepared food? Maybe you’re in a hurry and want something to take home. Or maybe you just want to stop, eat and not wait forever for dinner. I’ve a place for you to try………you […]

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Respecting Guidelines in ActiveRain

ActiveRain is so much more than a place where real estate professionals can network with their peers and discuss insider topics. It’s a site to learn, share and develop friendships. Ideas on marketing and best business practices are shared all on a public forum where customers can pull back the curtain and see what the […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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