Dorie's Canyon Creek Blog

It’s the end of November and tomorrow is the first of December so holiday activities and shopping are in full swing! My recommendation this week is for a restaurant rich in historic details  close to downtown, sitting on a hill on Rosewood Avenue in East Austin; it’s definitely worth a trip for an outstanding meal and to […]

Safety Tips for a Safe Holiday Season Today is Black Friday and will bring all kinds of shoppers out. In order to help insure you and your family have a safe and wonderful Holiday Season remember most crimes are of opportunity. Those “Bad guys” are looking for an easy target so be on guard. Trust […]

OPEN HOUSE: NW Austin Canyon Creek ~Sunday, Nov. 25th 1-3pm   This is your opportunity, buyers,  to preview this Austin white stone single story garden home at their Open House this Sunday, Nov.25th from 1-3pm. Visit their website at: www.11512sweetbasil.com 11512 Sweet Basil Ct. Austin, TX 78726 is located in the gated Enclave section of […]

Are you following the trends in Austin’s real estate market? The stats are out for October 2018 and same song second verse is playing. The median price is up 8%, the number of sales are up 4% and inventory is holding tight at 3 months (remember economists say 6 months is a balanced market). Active listings […]

Today is a special day to express gratitude and I want to send love to all my friends and family near and far, for those I see often or not, I’m thankful for you all! “Thanksgiving is a joyous invitation to shower the world with love and gratitude.” ……….. Amy Leigh Mercee   Follow me […]

  Our NW Coldwell Banker office works hard, plays hard and likes to break bread together in thankfulness. Every year the week before Thanksgiving our office Thanksgiving luncheon is planned. The office supplies the turkey, brisket and cutlery along with ice tea. Everyone brings a dish to share which also includes desserts! It’s always well attended and […]

  As many of you know Geno has endured his share of trials and tribulations with breaking his leg which then triggered a COPD attack causing him to land in the heart hospital four days. He’s been doing better with physical therapists and nurses coming in and out. We went to the vein clinic on Monday but […]

Happy Veterans Day to everyone who is a retired, present and future Veteran! Look at that engaging smile…… This is my Geno when he served in the Navy in the 50’s. I didn’t know him then as we were on different paths in life but I’m Thankful each day for the almost 25 years I will be married to […]