Dorie's Canyon Creek Blog

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]