canyon creek elementary: Why should I buy a home now? FAQ #1 - 05/31/12 03:27 AM
Buyers ask me if they should buy a home now or wait for prices to go lower? Austin never felt the dip in the housing market like the rest of the country, yet since 2008 when the mortgage crisis hit buyers listened to the national news. That of course is like listening to the national weather report!!Real Estate is local. Since January 2012 through May the inventory did not build like usual for the spring market in Austin, Texas. Interest rates remain low. Prices are stable and moving upward so now the fence sitters are jumping off and trying to find … (15 comments)
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 elementary: 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 elementary: Tech Support Monday ~ 5-21-12 - 05/21/12 05:05 AM
Tech Support Monday ~ 5-21-12 Another week has flown by, the real estate market is still doing well 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 can’t get on the internet.Tech Support: Are you sure you used the right password?Customer: Yes, I’m sure. I saw my colleague do it.Tech Support: Can you tell me what the password was?Customer: Five Stars. … (9 comments)
canyon creek elementary: 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 elementary: "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)
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 elementary: 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 elementary: Just SOLD ~ 10801 Broken Brook Cove ~ Canyon Creek ~ NW Austin, Texas - 05/10/12 04:45 AM
Just SOLD ~ 10801 Broken Brook Cove ~ Canyon Creek ~ NW Austin, TexasNW Austin Texas residents: Another Canyon Creek NW Austin home just SOLD courtesy of Dorie Dillard, Coldwell Banker United Realtors in Austin, TX. I had the pleasure to represent the sellers on a lovely single story home at 10801 Broken Brook Cove in Canyon Creek. They called to list their home when they knew they were going to relocate out of Austin. We discussed what they would need to accomplish in readying their home, the correct list price and the right timing to position their home for maximum exposure to … (8 comments)
canyon creek elementary: Tech Support Monday ~ 5-7-12 - 05/07/12 04:58 AM
Tech Support Monday ~ 5-7-12Another week has flown by and looks like the spring real estate market is still on fire 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!
Tech Support: Good day. How may I help you? Male Customer: Hello...I can’t print. Tech Support: Would you click on “start” for me and... Customer: Listen pal; don’t start getting technical on me! I’m not Bill Gates. … (12 comments)
canyon creek elementary: Just SOLD ~ 9912 Lavera Drive ~ Canyon Creek ~ NW Austin, Texas - 05/05/12 04:55 AM
Just SOLD ~ 9912 Lavera Drive ~ Canyon Creek ~ NW Austin, TexasFuture NW Austin Buyers and Sellers: 9912 Lavera Drive in NW Austin closed courtesy of Dorie Dillard, Coldwell Banker United Realtors in Austin, TX. I had the pleasure to represent a wonderful couple who I consulted with over the last couple of years concerning timing on selling their home. The kids were gone and it was time to simplify life and make what I like to call a smart size move!They took my advice on some cost effective upgrades to enhance the sale of their home, listened to the … (23 comments)
canyon creek elementary: Fun Facts of Cinco de Mayo for 2012 - 05/04/12 06:57 PM
Fun Facts of Cinco de Mayo for 2012Events are being planned to celebrate Cinco de Mayo here in Austin. Test your knowledge of Cinco de Mayo with this fascinating Cinco de Mayo trivia quiz provided by our building managers: CBRE. There are a total of 12 trivia questions. Answers to the Cinco de Mayo fact trivia can be found at the bottom of this page.1. Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of which national heritage?a) Spanish b) French c) Brazilian d) American e) Mexican2. As a holiday, Cinco de Mayo is meant to commemorate what?a) The fight for independence b) A … (14 comments)
It’s Friday again and time to think about a fun place to eat out this weekend in Austin. Depending on what you are in the mood for there is something for everyone! I’ve got some good choices this week for some authentic Italian cuisine:
Taverna http://www.tavernabylombardi.com/Taverna is a warm and inviting neighborhood restaurant that offers a truly Italian experience without having to leave Texas. The Italian chefs strive to create the perfect menu using seasonal ingredients for their surprising entrees; every day they present a variety of Northern Italian … (21 comments)
This exciting 2 story Austin white stone home at 10604 Chestnut Ridge Rd. with its enviable 3 car garage and angled front entry could be the end to your new home search! Whether gathered around the tile surround fireplace with gas starter or in the kitchen with the chef, the open floor plan allows for plenty of laughter and conversation. The wall of windows across the back of the home filters in plenty of natural sunlight offering a … (11 comments)
There has been a 10% increase in the purchase of smaller square footage homes therefore the average sold price is down 6%. Smaller square footage homes tend to sell at a higher price per square foot therefore its understandable the price per square foot increased by 5%. The average days on market are down 6% with well priced and staged homes moving off market in 1-6 days. With 15 current active listings … (7 comments)
Your new home search could be over! This exciting 2 story Austin white stone at 10604 Chestnut Ridge Rd. with its enviable 3 car garage and angled covered entry is one you won’t want to miss. The downstairs working office is a perfect place for a private conference call. The open floor plan will make any gathering with friends and family a special event! Guests will love the well-designed kitchen, inspiring even the novice of cooks. At the end of the day, … (8 comments)
Located on a quiet, interior street close to the community exemplary elementary school is where you will find our newly listed home at 9917 Jasmine Creek Dr. Don’t miss this opportunity to preview this stately Austin white stone 2 story gem! You’ll love the impressive curb appeal and admire the 3 car garage. The quiet elegance of the 2 story foyer and the gleaming Brazilian cherry wood flooring and harmonizing easy to live with paint colors warmly … (12 comments)
canyon creek elementary: Just SOLD ~ 9007 Westerkirk Dr. ~ NW Austin, Texas - 04/25/12 04:04 AM
Just SOLD ~ 9007 Westerkirk Dr. ~ NW Austin, TexasFuture NW Austin Buyers and Sellers: 9007 Westerkirk Dr. in NW Austin closed courtesy of Dorie Dillard, Coldwell Banker United Realtors in Austin, TX. I had the pleasure to represent a wonderful couple who moved here from Michigan several years ago. In meeting with them they were definite about certain criteria and identified the area they wanted to live. They got pre-approved for their home purchase in Austin. The inventory is low and we missed a few homes that could have worked. It was worth the wait because we found the … (14 comments)
canyon creek elementary: NW Austin ~ JUST LISTED ~ 9917 Jasmine Creek Dr. Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek - 04/24/12 11:41 AM
NW Austin ~ JUST LISTED ~ 9917 Jasmine Creek Dr. Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek www.9917jasminecreek.com Located on a quiet interior street, close to the community exemplary elementary school is where you will find this stately 2 story Austin white stone at 9917 Jasmine Creek.Click on the link above to view this home’s exclusive website.........9917 Jasmine Creek Dr. is located in the prestigious community of Canyon Creek in NW Austin. Located on Hwy 620 between Anderson Mill Rd. and Hwy 2222, this master planned community has amenities that include a true sense of community. Canyon Creek offers an expansive park, … (10 comments)
canyon creek elementary: Tech Support Monday ~ 4-23-12 - 04/23/12 04:06 AM
Tech Support MondayAnother week has flown by and looks like the spring real estate market is on fire and its 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 keep getting inappropriate pop-ups on my computer and don’t want my wife to think it’s me.Tech Support: I will remove them for you!Customer: How do I get them back when she is not in? … (16 comments)
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.
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Buyers ask me if they should buy a home now or wait for prices to go lower? Austin never felt the dip in the housing market like the rest of the country, yet since 2008 when the mortgage crisis hit buyers listened to the national news. That of course is like listening to the national weather report!!Real Estate is local. Since January 2012 through May the inventory did not build like usual for the spring market in Austin, Texas. Interest rates remain low. Prices are stable and moving upward so now the fence sitters are jumping off and trying to find … (15 comments)
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