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canyon creek: Just SOLD ~ 11104 Rio Vista Dr ~ Canyon Creek ~ NW Austin, Texas - 05/30/12 07:56 AM
Just SOLD ~ 11104 Rio Vista Drive ~Canyon Creek ~ NW Austin Texas
Future NW Austin Buyers and Sellers: 11104 Rio Vista Drive in Canyon Creek closed courtesy of Dorie Dillard, Coldwell Banker United Realtors in Austin, TX.

I had the pleasure to represent a wonderful couple who actually purchased this house when I had it listed a few years ago. They made some excellent upgrades, had their first child and now are in the process of building a new home.
They listen to the stager I provided for them and worked diligently getting their home ready for market. Windows sparkled, … (15 comments)

canyon creek: Just Listed:9703 Tree Bend Dr. Austin,TX 78750-Spicewood on Bull Creek - 05/29/12 04:12 PM
Just Listed ~ 9703 Tree Bend Dr. Austin, TX 78750 ~ Spicewood at Bull Creek                                             www.9703treebend.com
Parade of Homes quality in a majestic setting is what you’ll find at 9703 Tree Bend Dr. Austin, TX 78750.  A circular driveway with lighted columns and a 3 car garage with wooden doors amid lush landscaping will welcome you as you approach the slate floor covered porch with wood and iron front door & an arched Palladium window. The quiet elegance of the 2 story extended foyer with 5” hand scraped wood flooring, crown molding and sweeping staircase with iron balustrades welcomes you into … (20 comments)

canyon creek: NW Austin~JUST LISTED~9911 Lavera Dr. Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek - 05/29/12 04:01 PM
NW Austin ~ JUST LISTED ~9911 Lavera Dr.  Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek
                                                         www.9911lavera.com

Location...location...location...always the long sung tenet in real estate.  So, when you get location plus a stylish home at a good price it’s a total package!  This home at 9911 Lavera Drive will not disappoint, inside and out, with the modern touches these sellers have carefully selected.  If a dream master customized closet and personal dressing area is on your wish list...you have found the perfect home! Entertaining will never be more envied as your guests spill out taking advantage of the spacious deck enjoying the … (2 comments)

canyon creek: Tech Support Monday ~ 5-28-12 - 05/28/12 04:11 AM
Tech Support Monday ~ 5-28-12
Another week has flown by, the market is still alive and doing well and here it is Memorial Day ~ Monday morning! Hope you're having a great holiday week-end!!While waiting for your first cup of coffee to brew I thought I’d provide some levity to start the week!A woman called the Canon help desk with a problem with her printer:Tech Support: “Are you running it under windows?”
Customer: “No, my desk is next to the door, but that is a good point. The man sitting in the cubicle next to me is under a window and his printer … (25 comments)

canyon creek: June 2012 Austin Texas Events ~ Something For Everyone - 05/27/12 12:49 PM
June 2012 Austin Texas Events ~ Something For EveryoneMark your calendars we have an exciting line up for June in Austin Texas!We have tickets for Les Miserables at the Bass Concert Hall and can’t wait! There are events at the Harry Ransom Theater featuring “The King James Bible” and a very timely exhibit you won’t want to miss at the Texas Capitol Visitors Center “Every Veteran Has a Story to Tell.”
Don’t miss “Snoop Dog” at Stubbs Bar-B-Q! Of course there is always the “Republic of Texas Biker Rally.”Bikers from far and wide come to Austin to participate..quite a showing from … (5 comments)

canyon creek: Wear your red poppy and honor our servicemen on Memorial Day! - 05/27/12 04:53 AM



Many honor different customs on Memorial Day.  It’s always warmed my heart to see seas of people wearing red poppies over Memorial weekend honoring our service men and women.In 1915, Moina Michael was inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields” and replied with her own poem:
We cherish too, the Poppy red
 
That grows on fields where valor led,
 
It seems to signal to the skies
 
That blood of heroes never dies.
She wanted to do something special and came up with the idea of wearing red poppies on Memorial Day in honor of those … (24 comments)

canyon creek: Just SOLD ~ 10322 Open Gate Drive ~Canyon Creek ~ NW Austin Texas - 05/25/12 01:43 PM
Just SOLD ~ 10322 Open Gate Drive ~Canyon Creek ~ NW Austin TexasFuture NW Austin Buyers and Sellers: 10322 Open Gate Drive in Canyon Creek closed courtesy of Dorie Dillard, Coldwell Banker United Realtors in Austin, TX.
I had the pleasure to represent a wonderful seller who raised her family in this charming home. There were many fond memories of family and friends enjoyed by the pool/spa and screened-in porch! Life has changed and it was time to move on and now another family is going to pick up where they left off.Prospective sellers if you are thinking about making a … (10 comments)

canyon creek: "Foodie" Fridays in Austin ~ 5-25-12 - 05/25/12 04:02 AM
"Foodie" Fridays in Austin



It’s Friday again and time to make plans to eat out this holiday weekend. Make Memorial Day weekend memorable by spending time at the lake! I’ve got some good choices for you at either Lake Travis or Lake Austin.
1. HULA HUT   http://www.hulahut.com/
“Aloha, Y’all!” A tropical Texas paradise...right here in Austin since 1995, the Hula Hut overlooks beautiful Lake Austin.  In fact, our last Active Rain meet-up was here at the Hula Hut! This is traditional Tex-Mex cuisine with a Polynesian twist that all culminates into the finest “Tiki-Mex” cuisine.  Relax as … (10 comments)

canyon creek: NW Austin~JUST LISTED~10304 Kariba Cove Austin, TX 78726~Canyon Creek - 05/23/12 03:34 PM
NW Austin ~ JUST LISTED ~10304 Kariba Cove  Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek
                                                  www.10304kariba.com
This stately value priced 2 story brick home at 10304 Kariba Cove is nestled behind majestic oaks on a quiet interior cul-de-sac.  You will admire the quiet elegance as you step into the 2 story foyer.  A gathering with friends and family will be a special event in the open floor plan.  The well-designed kitchen is waiting for you to update to your personal taste. This charming home just needs your creative ideas and some TLC.  Relax on the spacious deck and enjoy the private backyard … (16 comments)

canyon creek: Opportunitites For You in the Canyon Creek Elementary PTA - 05/18/12 01:43 PM
It’s May 2012 and very shortly the kids will be out for summer vacation! Canyon Creek Elementary is looking for interested parents who want to participate and join the PTA Board!
Teryl Booth at teryl19@gmail.com is on hand and willing to fill you in on some of the great opportunities or any of their open positions. They are especially in need of a Parliamentarian, Historian or Fundraising Chair person.The Parliamentarian attends all of the board meetings and general meetings, and ensures the meetings are following Robert’s Rules of Parliamentary Procedure. The Historian keeps track of all the wonderful things our PTA … (4 comments)

canyon creek: "Foodie" Fridays in Austin 5-18-12 - 05/18/12 03:56 AM
Foodie Fridays in AustinIt’s Friday again and time to make plans to eat out. Austin has so many interesting places to dine.  There is something for everyone... new ones pop up and then there are the old time favorites. I’ve got some good choices this week if you’re in the mood for authentic Mexican cuisine in downtown Austin:


     
1. Guero’s Taco Bar   http://www.guerostacobar.com/
Back in the late 1800’s Guero’s dining room was a local seed and feed store that was a local meeting place for many of South Austin’s characters. You knew there were dice games going on … (12 comments)

canyon creek: RRISD ~ Sponsored Summer Activities - 05/16/12 06:42 PM
It’s not too late if you’re looking for summer activities for your child! RRISD encourages you to consider enrolling your child in some of the many district sponsored academic and sports related classes and camps offered this summer on Round Rock ISD campuses.Registration is currently being accepted for all programs:
Athletic Camps for elementary, middle and high school students  
Community Education academic and sports related classes for Children/Teens  
Summer Enrichment classes for middle school students focusing on Health Care Sciences.     
District recommended reading lists  
As always local events and information is provided as a courtesy by Dorie … (4 comments)

canyon creek: NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek ~ Garage Sale ~ May 19 & 20, 2012 - 05/16/12 03:16 AM
      NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek ~ Garage Sale ~ May 19 & 20, 2012Canyon Creek residents have been busy with spring cleaning and now are offering their treasures this Saturday and Sunday...May 19th and 20th, 2012!The annual Canyon Creek garage sale will run Saturday 8-1pm and Sunday 11-3pm.  Come check out fantastic buys in Canyon Creek off Hwy 620 conveniently located between Anderson Mill Rd. and Hwy 2222.  You won’t be disappointed!As always, local events and information is brought to you as a courtesy by Dorie Dillard, Coldwell Banker United Realtors, your NW Austin Real Estate Consultant.“WE ARE ALWAYS HERE … (17 comments)

canyon creek: Just SOLD ~ 9550 Savannah Ridge #10 Canyon Creek Villas ~ NW Austin TX - 05/15/12 12:55 PM
Just SOLD ~ 9550 Savannah Ridge #10 ~ Canyon Creek Villas ~ NW Austin Texas
Future NW Austin Buyers and Sellers: Savannah Ridge in NW Austin closed courtesy of Dorie Dillard, Coldwell Banker United Realtors in Austin, TX.

I had the pleasure to represent a fantastic couple whom I’ve worked with several times in the past in purchasing a new home with David Weekley homes in the Villas of Canyon Creek. I listed their home last summer and they closed late last fall and moved into an apartment while their new home was being constructed.
If you’re a buyer and … (9 comments)

canyon creek: Austin Platinum Top 50's Annual Roundtable - 05/15/12 07:58 AM
This past December I was thrilled to be selected as a one of the 50 winners to be accepted in the Austin Platinum Top 50. It’s a great networking group and Amber Emerson Thomas the founder has our chapter off and running delving into some trending topics!
Check out the 50 Austin winners on Facebook:www.facebook.com/PT50AustinLast week we met with the preferred affiliates at the PT 50’s Annual Roundtable at the Phillips Event Center. Amber has the knack for rolling out an event on a highly upbeat note! Thanks for arranging the event, Amber.
Our place cards were numbered and we … (14 comments)

canyon creek: Rudy's Homemade Breakfast Tacos ~ Made to Order - 05/15/12 04:15 AM
On the edge of the Texas Hill Country just North of San Antonio sits Leon Springs founded in the 1800’s by Max Aue. Life changed for the small community when his son Rudolph opened a one-stop gas station, garage and grocery store!In 1989 BBQ was added to the operation using original recipes that are now enjoyed throughout the Southwest.

Many a vendor will bring our office warm homemade tacos made from Rudy’s for our Tuesday office meetings complete with their special “Sause”.It’s amazing to see the numbers of fresh tacos made each morning. The employees are skilled and have … (11 comments)

canyon creek: Tech Support Monday ~ 5-14-12 - 05/14/12 03:43 AM
Tech Support Monday ~ 5-14-12Another week has flown by, the real estate market is still on fire, Mother's Day has come and gone and here it is Monday morning again!While you’re waiting for your first cup of coffee to brew I thought I’d provide some levity to start the week!

Customer: I have problems printing in red...Tech Support: Do you  have a color printer?Customer: Aaaaahh....thank you.
(26 comments)

canyon creek: NW Austin Recreation Center Gets A Facelift - 05/13/12 04:05 AM
                NW Austin Recreation center gets a FaceliftThe Pickfair Recreation Center located in Northwest Austin at 10904 Pickfair Drive is going to undergo an up to $346,000 renovation this month of May 2012. This will bring the facility up to ADA standards.
 
The recreations center was built in 1988 and once served as the fire station for the Travis County Municipal Utility District. The city of Austin purchased the facility in 1998 and has recently been utilizing the building as a polling center.Renovations will be funded through the Parks and Recreation Department’s capital … (5 comments)

canyon creek: Just Sold ~ 1863 Nelson Ranch Loop ~ NW Austin Texas - 05/12/12 03:48 AM
                   Just SOLD ~ 1863 Nelson Ranch Loop ~ NW Austin, TexasNW Austin Texas residents: Another NW Austin home just SOLD courtesy of Dorie Dillard, Coldwell Banker United Realtors in Austin, TX.
I had the pleasure to represent the buyers on the purchase of 1863 Nelson Ranch Loop.  I listed and sold their home in Canyon Creek in NW Austin as they were wanting to smart size to a single story home.  We found a newer single story in a community they felt would suit their needs.  I approached an agent who had a “Coming Soon” sign in the yard and … (14 comments)

canyon creek: Out of the Mouths of Babes - 05/11/12 01:03 PM
 
“Out of the mouths of babes” is often a saying we hear because children do have a way of saying things so honest and without any shades of color! I stumbled across some wonderful truths offered by children from D. B. Honea that I had to share:
1.   No matter how hard you try, you can’t baptize cats.2.   When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don’t let her brush your hair.3.   If your sister hits you, don’t hit her back. They always catch the other person.4.   Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato.5.   You can’t trust … (15 comments)

 
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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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