Thankful Thursday ~ Kids are Kids Everywhere - 08/31/11 10:03 PM
Thankful Thursday ~ Kids are Kids Everywhere
While in Frankfort, Germany we were investigating My Zeil mall and got a kick out of some little ones on a class outing.  If you go to the top floor you have a fantastic view overlooking the city...these little ones were checking out the view..yet still displaying their little personalities with a shove and elbow or two.When we were having lunch in a little side walk restaurant in Chamonix, France a little brother and sister settled a squabble over who would drive the little motor car...the sister of course!                        Kids are Kids everywhere!!
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Motivational Monday ~ It's all in a day's work - 08/29/11 02:31 PM
While riding the gondolas to the Matterhorn Paradise in Zermatt, Switzerland, Gene and I were able to watch the workers in awe continuing to build new structures to carry more tourists and skiers up to higher heights.  Helicopters would fly over pad sites with a large bucket attached and workers would catch it and attach a new bucket filled with concrete.  This is a system that is slow but practical and what an accomplishment these workers must feel when seeing the end result!
Harry S. Truman once said..."I found that the men and women who got up to the top were … (16 comments)

Kindergarten ~ One of MY First Discoveries Outside of Home - 08/29/11 01:24 PM
I remember the excitement of getting to ride the bus with my big sister to off to school like she had done for 4 years before me!!  My mom of course made our matching outfits and I felt very grown up leaving my younger brother behind to stay at home all day with mom.
I was eager to get up early each morning and get to class.  I loved to look through the books in our kid's cornerand pick out a special book for story time. Recess for me was great fun because I could get a group together to play … (18 comments)

Friday's Fotos ~ My Gosh ~ My Zeil - 08/27/11 07:07 AM
What a treat to experience seeing "My Zeil" Mall that was designed by Massimiliano Fukas in the PalaisQaurtier region of Frankfurt, Germany in 2009.
We first saw it in January, 2011 when we were in Frankfurt when it was cold, rainy however full of Christmas décor!  In August the flowers were in full bloom and children were on school field trips exploring and riding the escalators.
The shopping mall resembles the Milan Trade Fair by Fulkas, which had a large rectangular glass pavilion curving around the blocky forms of the structures inside.  The vortex at the front entrance also recalls the BMW Welt … (32 comments)

NW Austin, TX: Home For Sale ~ 9400 Epic Ct. Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek - 08/26/11 06:01 PM
NW Austin, TX:  Home For Sale ~ 9400 Epic Ct. Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek                                   www.9400epic.com
Located on a quiet interior cul-de-sac you will find this exciting Austin stone home nestled comfortably on a flat lot sporting a coveted 3 car garage.  Whether choosing to watch a favorite show in the family room or spend time with the chef as dinner is prepared in the well-designed kitchen, the lifestyle triangle of this open floor plan allows for plenty of good conversation and laughter.  You'll experience year round entertainment on the patio ~ perfect for grilling hamburgers and relaxing with your … (10 comments)

"Matte" "Horn" ~ "Meadow" "Peak"~ Vacation Souveniers - 08/26/11 06:39 AM
"Matte" "Horn" ~ "Meadow" "Peak" ~ Vacation SouveniersThe Matterhorn derives its name from two German words: Matte meaning meadow and Horn meaning peak.  The Matterhorn has become an iconic emblem of the Swiss Alps and the Alp's in general. Geno, I and our two traveling buddies (Geno's brother and wife) just returned from 2 weeks in Germany, France and Switzerland.  We ended up in Zermatt with the goal to investigate the Matterhorn and the glaciers from top to bottom.  The sights were unbelievable and here are just a few of our souveniers:
Kristine Ginsberg created an incredible post on her recent … (24 comments)

Show Your Clients Your Search Engine Results Page - 08/25/11 05:37 PM
Show Your Clients Your Search Engine Results Page I learned a valuable tip the other day from Barbara Todaro's post.  She suggested creating a marketing piece to add to your listing brochure.  What a dynamite idea!  I formed a page that is a screen shot of a Google search for one keyword phrase: "Canyon Creek in Austin, TX". My blogging certainly contributes to my phone ringing so I should be showing clients how my marketing efforts work!  They do need to see it.  Thank you Barbara...a new addition that showcases why my listings are selling! Open publication - Free publishing - … (12 comments)

A Wise Investment at Closing ~ Residential Service Contract - 08/25/11 11:35 AM
There are pros and cons to a residential service contract but I always advise my sellers this is a prudent investment on their part and will be dollars well spent for their buyer at closing.  It is common place in Austin, Texas for a buyer to request the seller to pay at closing a year warranty for the purchase of a service contract.  the cost varies from $400-$550 (without additional pool coverage,etc.). The buyer even gets to choose the policy and company.One of our listings closed last week.  We just earned the distinction of the "hottest" summer in Austin ever recorded … (14 comments)

September 2011 Central Texas Events - 08/24/11 04:10 PM
August is coming to a close.  School is back in session and Austin is in our 70th straight day of temperatures over 100.  We just broke the record of 69 days straight since 1923! We are hoping September will bring us some rain and cooler temperatures just so long as it doesn't rain out the Austin City Limits Festival on September 16-18 at Zilker Park and the Old Pecan Street Festival on September 24-25.
As always local events are brought to you as a courtesy by Dorie Dillard, Coldwell Banker United Realtors®.  I offer years of experience helping families relocate to … (8 comments)

When We Say Location..Location..It Means You Not The Property - 08/24/11 05:56 AM
The National Association of Realtors® is always compiling statistics on profiles of Realtors®.  A recent Texas oversample of research compiled by NAR answered some interesting questions.  Is the average Texas Realtor getting younger or older?  It's fun to see the demographics and business activity of our peers.Checking out these statistics how do you compare to others in the business?
1. Two-thirds of all Texas Realtors® are 50 or older. 
2. 74% of Texas Realtors list real estate as their only profession.
3. 14% of Texas Realtors who are licensed have at least one personal assistant.
4. 8% of … (28 comments)

Just SOLD! 11206 Tanya Trail ~ Canyon Creek NW Austin Texas - 08/23/11 10:00 AM
Just SOLD ~ 11206 Tanya Trail ~ Canyon Creek NW Austin, Texas Future Canyon Creek sellers: 11206 Tanya Trail closed courtesy of Dorie Dillard, Coldwell Banker United Realtors in Austin, TX.
I had the pleasure to list this stately 2 story brick nestled behind mature oaks on a quiet tree-lined street.  Endless hours of fun and laughter will be had by the new buyers and their friends enjoying the relaxing spa and sparkling pool. My clients relocated to Dallas last summer.  They called me to market their home this past spring after listing the home with another firm/agent and not … (14 comments)

Motivational Monday ~ A Leap of Faith - 08/22/11 04:58 PM
"We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible."...C. MalesherbesWhat an exciting trip Geno and I have been on the last two weeks with our favorite traveling buddies Geno's brother and wife from Houston. We zigged-zagged from Frankfort, Germany to Geneva, Switzerland on to Chamonix, France on to Zermatt, Switzerland and back to Frankfort!I refer to my brother-in-law as Mr. Frankie.  He is the nicest man you would want to meet and accomplishes more in a day than most 3 men I know.  Our last morning in Zermatt, Mr. Frankie took a leap of faith with an … (24 comments)

Just SOLD~10205 Peekston Dr. ~ Canyon Creek ~ NW Austin, Texas - 08/22/11 02:33 PM
Just Sold ~ 10205 Peekston Dr. ~ Canyon Creek ~ NW Austin, Texas Future Canyon Creek sellers: 10205 Peekston Dr. closed courtsy of Dorie Dillard, Coldwell Banker United Realtors in Austin, TX.
I had the pleasure to list this trendy, single story, 4 sides brick home nestled on a flat lot in one of the newest sections of Canyon Creek.  My clients were relocating to CA and called me because they always saw our signs in the neighborhood and said our homes were the ones that always sported the sold signs!  Many of their friends and neighbors encouraged them to … (8 comments)

Austin, Texas ~ It's that time of year ~ 2011 Annual Tax-free Holiday Weekend - 08/16/11 06:42 PM
Austin, TX:   It’s that time of the year ~ 2011 Annual tax-free holiday weekend
The summer break is over and students will be heading back to classes starting next Monday, August 23rd.  And, with that Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes this coming weekend August 19-21.  Most stores increase the savings by having sales this weekend on clothing and school supplies.  If you don’t mind crowds, families with more than one child heading back to school could save a lot.
As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing and footwear priced under $100 from sales and … (12 comments)

Austin City-Wide Cookies For Cancer Bake Sale ~ Be a Good Cookie - 08/15/11 08:04 AM
Austin City-Wide Cookies For Cancer Bake Sale ~ Be A Good CookieFor those residents in NW Austin:What: A bake sale to raise funds for pediatric cancer researchWhere:  Hill Country Galleria AmphitheaterWhen:  Saturday, September 10th; 10am-3pmCost:   ALL donations for activities and cookies go directly to Cookies For Kids Cancer!Gretchen Witt founded Cookies For Kid's Cancer after losing her precious son Liam who was diagnosed in 2007 at age 2 1/2 and lost his battle with cancer in January of 2011. Discovering the lack of funding needed for therapies Gretchen has worked tirelessly to honor Liam's life and raise funds for pediatric cancer … (6 comments)

Westwood High School Varsity Volleyball NW Austin ~ 2011 - 08/11/11 09:53 AM
          Westwood High School Volleyball NW Austin ~ 2011
Tryouts are already over for Westwood High School's 2011 Varsity Volleyball Team.  The girls are practicing twice daily with a tournament all ready scheduled for this weekend in San Antonio!  Of course, we are a little partial to #2 our granddaughter "Hailey" who made the Varsity team last year as a freshman.We are proud to be Platinum sponsors for this dynamic team coached by Kate Zora! Go Warriors...I'm sure it will be an exciting season!!Check out their web page at: www.ladywarriorvolleyball.com/Westwood_Vball_2/Varisty_2011.htmlAs always, local events are brought to you as a courtesy by … (9 comments)

Canyon Creek NW Austin Summer-end Pool Party 2011 - 08/09/11 06:29 AM
Canyon Creek NW Austin Summer-end Pool Party 2011The Canyon Creek Homeowners Association is bringing back the "Summer end Community Pool Party" from years past!  This is a fun pool party for the whole family! With as hot as it has been this year it will be a perfect time to celebrate with friends and neighbors the weekend before school begins.You will find music played by a DJ, a petting zoo, bounce houses, hot dogs (courtesy of the Boy Scouts), snow cones and of course the dunk tank! We are providing the inflatable obstacle course which kids love!Canyon Creek residents mark Sunday, August 21st on … (18 comments)

Beware: There is Always Someone Probing For Your Account Information - 08/08/11 01:54 AM
  Beware: There is Always Someone Probing For Your Account InformationThere is an increase in emails trying to extract your account information. Don't be fooled!I just received another email from "Web Mail and Network Support".  It looks official and the grammar and outline is even professional.  However when I reviewed the return email address check it out:          "tommy@greentaiwan.com.tw!!Here was the context of the email...pretty realistic:Attention Webmail Account User,
This message is from the Webmail & Network Account Management Center. We are in the process of upgrading all of our Webmail servers as part of our ongoing efforts to give you the best … (31 comments)

Come Prepared When Shopping At Local Austin Area Farmer Markets - 08/06/11 07:01 AM
Come Prepared When Shopping At Local Austin Area Farmer Markets Never taken a trip to a local farmers market? Here are some tips to make shopping easier if you haven't gotten the hang of it yet:  
1. Bring cash and preferably small bills (tuck in your pockets). 2. Ladies leave your purse at home and bring a cloth shopping bag. 3. Bring a cooler..especially in this heat we are having this year. 4. Dress comfortably, wear something with pockets and wear shoes that navigate well in sand, grass or hot pavement (many markets are located in parking lots of shopping centers). … (29 comments)

Enchiladas Y Mas ~ Best Tex-Mex in North Central Austin - 08/05/11 07:06 AM
Enchiladas Y Mas ~ Best Tex-Mex in North Central AustinEnchiladas Y Mas has a motto:  Never trust a skinny cook!  Legions of patrons are loyal to their Tex-Mex fix and will swarm to 1911 W. Anderson Lane in search of their favorite dish of Chorizo Migas or Enchiladas.Don't set out on a Monday or you will find their doors closed!  Tuesday thru Saturday you will find them open from 7:00am - 8:45pm and on Sunday they are open from 7:00am - 2:00 pm. Don't forget: not all of the great food on campus is on the drag.  Enchiladas Y Mas is … (30 comments)

NW Austin ~ CBRE Spot Lights Their Tenants ~ Annual Summer BBQ ~ Plaza One and Plaza Two - 08/04/11 10:42 PM
NW Austin ~ CBRE Spot Lights Their Tenants ~ Annual Summer BBQ ~ Plaza One and Plaza TwoWe love our Plaza One office building where our NW Coldwell Banker United office is located!  CBRE (CB Richard Ellis), our landlord, believes in spotlighting their tenants (that would be us) with all kinds of events to show their appreciation for us maintaining our offices within their well run complex!  Their annual summer BBQ was yesterday in the main lobby and we did bring our appetites!The tantalizing smells of chicken, brisket, sausage, beans, potato salad, iced tea and apple pie permeated the buildings!  The … (10 comments)

Austin, Texas ~ "School Days, School Days, Good Old Golden Rule Days!" - 08/04/11 02:56 PM
Well, it’s just about time!  School here in Austin starts in three weeks on August 23rd.  The stores are already displaying all the school supply lists from each school and are fully stocked to fill those lists.  You see the moms and their kiddos busy choosing just the right binders and pens.  
 It’s time to mark your calendars with a star for that first day of school and all the days off during the coming school year.  You can feel the excitement of the younger ones and see the dread on the faces of the older ones (except for those … (10 comments)

Ya'll Will Love Our Texas Basements - 08/04/11 06:40 AM
In NW Austin most of our homes are built with post tension cable slabs.  We build on bedrock so they are the most efficient foundations.  Other parts of Austin may experience more expansive soil so a pier and beam foundation is prevalent in these areas. Either way you are not going to find a traditional basement like other areas of the country. When working with out of state buyers it's hard for them to grasp the idea they aren't going to have a basement to use as storage like they currently do! I always make a point of showing off what we refer to as … (20 comments)

Are You The Business Manager Of Your Listings? - 08/03/11 05:14 PM
          Are You The Business Manager Of Your Listings? As a listing agent do you think of yourself as the Business Manager of your seller's property.  If you don't maybe you should.  When interviewing on a listing appointment I often refer to myself as applying for the job of "Business Manager" in the sale of your home. My perception of the role of a listing agent is managing the process and keeping all parties focused on the sale of the home. That includes setting expectations for what is the probable profile of the buyer and what to expect in terms of … (20 comments)

2011-2012 TEXAS BIG 12 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE - 08/03/11 09:00 AM
              2011-2012 TEXAS BIG 12 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Well, it's time to start thinking about the gridiron and cooler weather (we can only hope and dream). This week, as a courtesy, Suzanne Jacobs with Gracy Title emailed out the 2011-2012 Texas Big 12 Football Schedule to all her clients. College football is very big here in Texas and Suzanne wanted to make sure we all get our calendars marked with these important dates.  High schools started their practice sessions this week early in the morning with frequent breaks and lots of water because of the heat. It's very exciting and we're all gearing … (16 comments)

NW Austin TX ~ Canyon Creek July 2011 Statistical Report - 08/02/11 07:11 AM
NW Austin TX: Canyon Creek July 2011 Statistical Report
     
Canyon Creek 2011 home sales were up 25% over July 2010! The days on market were down 12.28% The average sold price/square foot was down 2.78% The average square footage of sold homes was down 10.34% More buyers elected to purchse smaller size homes therefore the drop in sales price was to be expected. The good news is more homes in our community are selling in less time!
Dorie and Gene closed 80% of the homes in Canyon Creek in July 2011.  For 21 years they've been … (20 comments)

Just SOLD ~ 10603 Lynncrest Cv ~ Canyon Creek NW Austin, Texas - 08/01/11 01:26 PM
Just SOLD ~ 10603 Lynncrest Cv. ~ Canyon Creek NW Austin, Texas Future Canyon Creek sellers: 10603 Lynncrest Cove closed courtesy of Dorie Dillard, Coldwell Banker United Realtors in Austin, TX.
I had the pleasure to list this 2 story brick David Weekley home located on a quiet, cul-de-sac.  I visited with the son as his parents passed away. The neighbors and friends stepped in and literally took him under their wing.  Just last year I helped the next door neighbor move and she advised him to call me. It was heartwarming to see how they all lent a hand … (5 comments)

CD's (Crazy Definitions) - 08/01/11 12:25 PM
There are many words when you sound out phonetically take on a whole new meaning! Such as:Relief /ree-leef/:  What trees do in the spring.Rubberneck /rub'-er'nek/: What you do to relax your wife.Selfish /sel'-fish/: What the owner of a seafood store does.Paradox /par'-u- doks/: Two physicians.Sudafed /sood'-a-fed/: Bringing litigation against a government official.Heroes /he-rhos/: What a guy in a boat does.Happy Monday!
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Address: 9442 N. Capital TX Highway, Plaza Two Suite 150, Austin, TX, 78759

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Author Bio: I was once a school teacher and still like the learning process. Only now I enjoy learning what dreams my clients have and what I can do to help them. I am a firm believer in asking the right questions. It is the only way to get answers that have helped me build an impressive business over the past 21 years and leave a trail of happy clients

Welcome to my ActiveRain real estate blog and profile. I'm a Realtor with Coldwell Banker United and specialize in NW Austin. Once a school teacher I still like the learning process. Only now I enjoy learning what dreams my clients have and what I can do to help them. Dorie Dillard, Real Estate Professional in Austin, TX

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