Dorie's Canyon Creek Blog

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 their needs. I’d been working with my […]

          Why do I need a Realtor® when buying new construction? Don’t you want a second set of eyes? Remember the new home consultant represents the buyer not you! So much of Austin and the surrounding areas find their real estate markets are fueled by new communities with new home construction! Many buyers are out walking […]

I receive calls with this question all the time! Why? I’m a listing agent and my marketing area and sphere know my listings sell. They see my listings go up and soon are under contract and sold. The Buzz is I carefully prepare my listings and price them right. My listings stand out from the […]

A common question any seller will ask when considering the sale of their home is “How much am I going to net?” This is a logical question after all this is a large investment. How much a seller is netting often determines their next purchase. The one thing to keep in mind is each state […]

If you’re a buyer or seller there are many apps to help you with decorating ideas and real estate searches. Are you looking for homes or how to get a handle on what prices are doing in your local area or an area you are considering a move? Check out these 9 apps: REALTOR.COM – Buyers […]

I was reading Ron and Alexandra Seigel’s post on Simple Luxuries & Small Indulgencies and it made me smile. I was just getting ready to indulge in a small luxury that saves so much time and hassle in the morning! My daughter-in-law told me about a wonderful company called Daily Harvest that delivers smoothies pre-packed […]

One of the things I love most about living and working in the Canyon Creek Subdivision is the spirit of our community! Memorial Day many families met at the Canyon Creek Park for a patriotic observance to salute the American Flag, listen to “taps” and honor our military who died defending our freedom and democracy. […]

I am the “most frequently hired REALTOR® in the Canyon Creek Subdivision.”  May 2017 Real Estate Market Results in Canyon Creek It’s now the end of the second month of the second quarter of 2017 (hard to believe it’s now June). If you’re wondering if it is the right time to sell or buy a […]

Beautiful Beckett enjoys nothing better than eating chocolate ice cream (her favorite) after dinner on a Saturday evening while out with family and friends! “Summer would not be summer without ice-cream. Ice cream is the favorite currency of love” …..Puck “Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful!”…. Thich Nhat Hanh  Follow me on […]