Dorie's Canyon Creek Blog

I’m so grateful to learn that Fireman Dryerman was founded by Brett Ketchum, a full time firefighter in Austin. He’s witnessed a handful of dryer fires and plenty of lint-filled dryers while repairing washers and dryers on his off duty time. Brett had a light bulb moment and knew he could offer an important service […]

Austin is still attracting new residents every day! According to Neal Spelce “ One of the reasons people are moving to Austin at such a rapid clip is they are hearing from current residents who have income increasing at one of the fastest rates in the nation. Yes, available jobs are important to population growth, […]

If you’re living in Austin you already know about The Domain. If you haven’t recently checked out what’s going on you’ll be surprised to see the new addition called the Domain Northside! Who would have guessed 10 years ago the Domain could possibly be referred as “The New Downtown?” If you are visiting Austin the […]

My daughter Melissa was stopped at a red light on her way to the airport to pick her daughter up. A car was stopped beside her in the next lane. An Isuzu small truck made an executive level decision to go between the two cars when his brakes failed! Not a pretty picture…..just glad she […]

A mother, There to support you and hold you whenever you need her. …Laurel Stephens Children and mothers never truly part Bound in the beating of each other’s heart. …Charlotte Gray God could not be everywhere, so he created mothers. …Jewish Proverb Mother’s love grows by giving. …Charles Lamb Mother is the name for God […]

Canyon Creek Cyclones Swim Team closed out their 17th season!! The Canyon Creek “Cyclones” swim team closed out their 17th season at Canyon Creek Park Saturday July 15th from 7 am – 11am. I’m so glad I attended because the enthusiasm was infectious! The excitement the kids, their parents and friends exhibited made their last […]

Sorry Too Late! Canyon Creek Home SOLD Another home sold in the Canyon Creek Subdivision in NW Austin, TX, courtesy of Dorie Dillard, Coldwell Banker United Realtors. Homes are selling quickly in our low inventory levels! It is critical for buyers to be prompt with a firm offer if they find a property that suits […]

This month Praful Thakkar is hosting an Active Rain Contest on “Your Network is Your Net Worth.” It’s a good challenge because our task is to explain who is your network and how do you “work” your network. I appreciate the chance to share and am reading many entries that are so inspiring! I’ve been in […]

Our Grandson Trey (real name Russell Paul Stout 111) is Aggie bound and we are so proud! He has been accepted in the honors Engineering Program and just registered for classes and met with his advisers to go over his schedule. Whoop Trey!  Glad to see you getting the Aggie lingo going..August 20th is right around the corner and we […]

It was hot, hot hot in Austin this week-end! I came to terms on repairs for my latest listing, showed property Saturday and had dinner with Geno and some favorite friends downtown for dinner celebrating their anniversary and my birthday that fall on the same day. Sunday was a fun birthday celebration with a pool party and the whole […]