78750: Medspring Urgent Care ~ New NW Austin Location ~ Hwy 620 ~ 78726 - 12/08/12 09:09 PM
We are so fortunate to have Medspring Urgent care open a new location in NW Austin. It is conveniently located in the Plaza Volente Center next to HEB Plus on the corner of Anderson Mill Rd and Hwy 620. Their physical address is 11521 N. Ranch Rd 620 Suite 100. Their phone number is 512-402-6830.For those of us living in Canyon Creek just a short 2 miles down the road it’s nice to know they are open for business!! We are excited to have access to Medspring in such a convenient location.Megan Sylvester, Outreach Coordinator for Medspring contacted me as they … (21 comments)

78750: CAI Honors NW Austin Canyon Creek Community with Greensetter Award - 12/07/12 04:18 AM
The Canyon Creek neighborhood in NW Austin is a community that has been leading by example during the drought we are experiencing by focusing on green programs, water conservation and limiting the carbon footprint of their HOA.  As a result, Canyon Creek is being recognized along with 2 communities in other cities, Sun City in Georgetown and Sunset Ridge in Cedar Park, for being a leader in green community governance by the Austin Chapter of the Community Associations Institute.  
Friday December 7th, 2012 Canyon Creek was presented with the Greensetter Award at the Annual Community Awards Gala Event at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel. There was a … (18 comments)

78750: "Foodie" Friday ~ 12-7-12 - 12/06/12 08:05 PM
“Foodie” Fridays in Austin


Hard to believe but, New Years Eve is only 3 weeks away. If you are planning on going out for a special dinner that evening and don’t already have a restaurant in mind, here are a few suggestions. Each is elegant in its own right and would make for a very memorable evening.


1.      FINN AND PORTER         http://www.finnandporter.com/austin/Finn and Porter is at the top of the list of Austin restaurants for fine dining.  The restaurant has been recognized for its award winning steaks and wine list, plus the freshest seafood and … (21 comments)

78750: Platinum Top 50 Opening Mix & Mingle in Austin ~ 2012 - 12/06/12 03:49 AM
Last night was the Opening Mix and Mingle event for the 150 finalists for the 2012 Platinum Top 50 Realtors in Austin! Let me tell you PT 50 knows how to throw a party!! The event was held at Max‘s Wine Dive Downtown @ 207 San Jacinto Blvd.Outstanding venue for the party, the food & drink were excellent and the company was entertaining!! Everyone enjoyed mingling and recognizing each other from working in past transactions together. Of course Amber Thomas, President of PT 50 was the hostess with the mostest making sure she got to visit with everyone! Kelly Maizel, Office … (22 comments)

78750: Active Rain Meet-up Austin Style - 12/05/12 03:12 AM
Donna Harris came up with a great idea for our Active Rain Meet-up this morning…breakfast at Maudie’s on Hwy 360! Most of us had breakfast tacos and they were the best!!!
Roxanne Watson with Austin Title stopped by….always fun to visit with her..she is an awesome Business Development representative and a great resource if you are need of information! I’ve never had the opportunity to talk with Sherry Scales and was glad I sat next to her and had a chance to meet her. Kudos to Sherry who has lost 70 lbs and looks fantastic!!Gwynn Carpenter and I go way back, … (33 comments)

78750: Spotlight on Canyon Creek Stars~1st Lego League Robotics Team - 12/04/12 10:16 PM
Our very own Canyon Creek resident Shweta Nair is the team leader for the first Canyon Creek Lego League robotics team: The Golden Brickmasters!
Their team is made up of kids ranging in age from 9-13.  Excitement is building for their first competition at Westwood HS on December 8th, 2012.
They had the task of developing an idea that could help senior citizens live better lives along with designing and building a Lego Mind-storm robot capable of performing certain tasks. The team visited a senior center to find out problems that faced seniors and discovered the most common problem was limited mobility.
The team … (6 comments)

78750: Be HomeGoods Happy in their new store location in NW Austin - 12/04/12 06:20 AM
Everyone has been talking about the new HomeGoods store that opened in NW Austin just in time for holiday shopping!They have a slogan that describes the feeling a shopper experiences when they find what they love at a price they adore…. HomeGoods Happy! Thousands of spectacular finds are stocked on the shelves weekly.Many decorators find staging items from HomeGoods to showcase new home listings on the market. You can spruce up your home for the holidays and stay within your budget. Savvy shoppers of every style discover distinctive home fashions at up to 60% off department and specialty store prices every … (14 comments)

78750: Another home has SOLD in Canyon Creek Subdivision ~ NW Austin 78726 - 12/03/12 09:06 PM
Another Home sold in Canyon Creek Subdivision~NW Austin 78726Buyers and Sellers in NW Austin, homes are selling quickly! In fact another home just sold in Canyon Creek, courtesy of Dorie Dillard, Coldwell Banker United Realtors.
 I had the pleasure to represent the sellers on this charming two story backing to a green buffer area on a quiet interior street at 10733 Yorktown Trail. The seller called me because of the number of homes I have listed and sold in Canyon Creek. He said I always see SOLD signs on your listings and that is what I want!My sellers worked hard to … (13 comments)

78750: JUST LISTED~NW Austin 4 Bed/2.5 Bath~11157 Rio Vista Dr.~ Canyon Creek - 12/03/12 04:18 AM
JUST LISTED ~ NW Austin ~ 11157 Rio Vista Dr. Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek                                                 www.11157riovista.com
             Located on a quiet interior street, this 2 story brick at 11157 Rio Vista Dr. Austin, TX 78726 is nestled on a private, tree covered lot.  The 2 story foyer will warmly greet your family and friends when they come to visit.  Whether you are watching a favorite show in the family room or in the well-appointed kitchen, the lifestyle triangle of this open floor plan allows for plenty of laughter and conversation.  Natural … (8 comments)

78750: Tech Support Monday ~ 12-3-12 - 12/02/12 08:38 PM
It’s been a crazy week-end! A new listing coming on market today and working with two buyers over the week-end while still enjoying friends and getting some Christmas shopping done.....I'm exhausted! It's now Monday morning again and hopefully you’re settling in with your first cup of coffee.  Here is a little levity to start your week off......... Tech Support: “Ok Bob, let’s press the control and escape keys at the same time.  That brings up a task list in the middle of the screen.  Now type the letter ‘P’ to bring up the Program Manager.”Customer: “I don’t have a ‘P’.”Tech Support: “On your … (35 comments)

78750: December 2012 Austin Texas Events~Something For Everyone - 12/01/12 10:00 PM
With Thanksgiving over the events of December will be in full swing! It will be hard to pick and choose because there are so many events! December 1 there are many events you won’t want to miss..the Holiday sing-along and downtown stroll at the Capitol and don’t forget Chuy’s Children Giving to Christmas Parade.Of course a very favorite of mine is attending the Zilker Christmas Tree Lighting and Display and this year it’s on December 2nd. The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is eclectic. You’ll get what the slogan “Keep Austin Weird” is all about if you make a point of going!As you … (13 comments)

78750: Purposed Performance ~ Finish Strong ~ Start Right - 11/30/12 09:31 PM
Words to live by in Real Estate (or any business)..Purposed Performance! Thursday November 29, 2012 I made sure my invitation to Independence Title’s special event with Allen Tappe was not wasted. Their alliance with the Tappe Group has proven to be a solid one and one many of us look forward to as we rely on his thoughts and words of wisdom to keep us on track to finish the year strong and start the next year right!

Does he offer any miraculous solution on how this is magically going to happen? Of course not …..he offers food for thought … (21 comments)

78750: "Foodie" Fridays ~ 11-30-12 - 11/29/12 08:13 PM
“Foodie” Fridays in Austin



What a week! Another closing today to end November 2012 on a very good note! You may be out and about doing your holiday shopping this weekend and would like to check out something different for dinner.  Here are 3 restaurants that are new to Austin: one with roots based in the Mediterranean, one that is family friendly with entertainment and one you order and pay for your food using an iPad at the restaurant (how is that for being cool)!
1.CAFE MALTA        http://cafemaltaaustin.comCafé Malta is a casual bistro – relaxed and informal … (28 comments)

78750: Austin,TX~ABOR fights to keep Austin reasonable w/Short Term Rentals - 11/28/12 08:34 PM
 
On October 1 the City of Austin posted emergency short-term rental (STR) rules, creating a cumbersome and expensive registration process that confused and frustrated many homeowners who were required to make appointments with the city staff in order to register or have their questions answered. This new City of Austin ordinance affects houses and residential units rented for periods of 30 days or less.Originally Austin Board of Realtors (ABOR) supported the STR Ordinance passed on August 2, 2012 due to its reasonable regulation of STRs. However, the emergency rules deviated from the intent of the ordinance. ABOR advocated a reduction … (13 comments)

78750: Here are some little known, very interesting facts about Texas... - 11/28/12 08:30 AM
1.      Beaumont to El Paso:  742 miles
 
2.      Beaumont to Chicago: 770 miles
 
3.      El Paso is closer to California than to Dallas

 
4.      World’s first rodeo was in Pecos, July 4, 1883
 
5.      The Flagship Hotel in Galveston is the only hotel in North America built over water.  Destroyed by Hurricane Ike in 2008!

 
6.      The Heisman Trophy was named after John William Heisman who was the first full-time coach at Rice University in Houston, Texas
 
7.      Brazoria County has more species of birds than … (15 comments)

78750: NW Austin 2012 Annual Canyon Creek Elementary Brown Santa Program - 11/27/12 08:35 PM
Canyon Creek Elementary is proudly collecting items through December 10th. This is a tradition CCE students generously participate in every year. It is a quick two week collection which will make a difference for many local needy families! Bins are located in the hallway by the first floor elevator. Residents in the community can also swing by the school to add to a bountiful collection.
 
Help brighten a needy child’s holiday by donating a new unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item to help the Brown Santa Program. While you are out holiday shopping pick up a toy and a canned … (15 comments)

78750: Shhh~It's Secret Shopping for students in NW Austin Canyon Creek Elem. - 11/27/12 08:26 AM
The CCE PTA has created an exciting program for the students at Canyon Creek Elementary! With the holidays around the corner they are providing an opportunity to shop for Mom and Dad or family members in secret! That’s right students will be able to find something on their own for loved ones.Find your kids some jobs or fun ways to earn money so they can participate in shopping for you and family at Jenny’s Penguin Patch Kid’s Holiday Shoppe that will be at CCE! From December 3rd – December 7th from 7:20am -7:40am or 2:45 pm -3:15 pmDon’t spoil their fun…help … (18 comments)

78750: Paying it Forward Austin Style ~ It's Feeling a Lot Like Christmas - 11/26/12 09:02 PM

Austin lives by the slogan “Keep Austin Weird”. What does that mean? We want the uniqueness of Austin to be transparent!! We want the fun and zany things to keep us rock steady!
This weekend I watched Austinites flock to the rolling hillsides along Highway 360 in NW Austin to find a scruffy cedar tree and claim it their own while decorating  with abandonment!The hills were singing with laughter and another annual Christmas tradition continues on! I know it might seem like an unusual pilgrimage to the ugly cedar trees each year that grace the roadside but it brings a … (23 comments)

78750: Austin's 22nd Annual Thundercloud Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 2012 - 11/26/12 07:42 AM
 
Thanksgiving morning there were over 21,000 walkers, runners and trotters that showed up for the Twenty Second Annual Thundercloud Turkey Trot in downtown Austin, Texas!
The race started on the South First street bridge and continued along West Fifteenth and West Cesar Chavez and finished in front of the Long Center on Riverside Drive. The 5 mile run is the largest race in Texas.
I swung by and picked up my granddaughters and we met our son, wife and newest grandson Hudson at the starting line (he slept through all 5 miles)! Many Austin families and friends start their … (12 comments)

78750: Tech Support Monday ~ 11-26-12 - 11/25/12 08:15 PM



It’s Monday morning and the Longhorns are still licking their wounds from the Thanksgiving day pounding they got from TCU! Black Friday is over and hopefully many of you have a good start on holiday decorating and shopping! I've got my decorating under control and some on-line purchases on their way to my office this week! I'm settling in with my first cup of coffee. Seems like this customer may need to reconsider their coffee intake!
 
One woman called Dell’s toll-free line to ask how to install the batteries in her laptop.  When told that the directions were on the first page of … (26 comments)

 
Dorie Dillard Austin TX, NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones (Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899)

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Austin, TX

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Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899

Address: 9442 N. Capital TX Highway, Plaza One Suite 625, Austin, TX, 78759

Mobile: 512-750-6899

Office: dillard@reloaustin.com

Welcome to my ActiveRain real estate blog and profile. I'm a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty 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. Call me at 512.750.6899

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