Dorie's Canyon Creek Blog

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 […]

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 […]

Zilker Metropolitan Park is referred to as “Austin’s most loved park!” It’s amazing that this 351-acre metropolitan park is the venue for so many iconic Austin celebrations! There is a variety of recreation opportunities, facilities and special events for individuals and families. The top places within the park to visit: •  Barton Springs Pool •  […]

I started in real estate in 1991 when I found myself a single mom. I hadn’t worked in years and knew I needed to make a living and I didn’t want to go back to teaching or retail management. What do I wish I had known the very first year in business that cost me […]

It’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day and time to remember our history and honor this man. Unfortunately I will be working as I have an early Advisory board meeting and a listing appointment in the afternoon. I’ve had a busy week-end coming to terms with a seller who contacted me because they heard I might have a buyer for his home […]

In case you didn’t feel the cold that swept in late yesterday afternoon you’ll feel it today and the rest of the week-end! Lisa Von Domek keep that cold weather in Dallas! 🙂 Why not bundle up and head out to the Hill County Galleria. You’ll drive thr…

2017 was a year of blessings, both in my personal life and business! It was a year to cherish and as it came to an end was full of sweet remembrances. I learned that taking time for memory making activities is important to me. I also learned that giving of my time and resources is […]

Thank you, Lynn B. Friedman, for pulling together this 2018 Blog Jumpstart Challenge ~ Fun Leading to Future Benefit for You! I like the Mini, Midi and Maxi level challenges offered to fit different levels of involvement for Active Rain members. I’m familiar with the word Weltanschauung because of past challenges! My pronunciation of the word […]

In Austin we have a fun rogue tradition (one that ties to our slogan “Keep Austin Weird”)….. we like to decorate trees and bushes along our roadsides during the holiday season. As people drive by they honk and yell “Merry Christmas” to families decorating the trees (there are a lot to choose from). This year Handsome Hudson and […]