nw austin: Some Interesting Factoids On Independence Day
- 07/04/11 01:19 AM
Some Interesting Factoids On Independence Day Unless you are living under a rock you must be aware that today marks the day the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. The US Census Bureau offers a gold mine of factoids concerning our National Holiday. Here are just a few you might find interesting: 1. In July 1776 there were an estimated 2.5 million people living in the newly independent nation. 2. In July 2011 there are an estimated 311.7 million living in our nation. 3. In … (30 comments)
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nw austin: Pay It Forward~Support-A-Student
- 07/03/11 05:32 AM
Pay it Forward~Support-A-Student Across the country some students just got out of school. For many students in Austin, TX students have been out for more than a month. School will be back in session in the RRISD on August 23, 2011. Already the Partners In Education are getting commitments for donations for the "Support-A-Student" program. Current figures reflect more than 30% of our RRISD families (approx. 13,000 students) qualify for the federally-funded Free and Reduced Lunch Program which affords eligibility to receive free basic school supplies from the RRISD and the RRISD Partners In Education Foundation. The more donations collected the … (10 comments)
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nw austin: Austin Energy #1 in Nation for 9th Consecutive Year
- 06/23/11 09:45 AM
Wow....Austin Energy in Austin, TX won its 9th consecutive year as #1 in the nation amongst 850 utility sponsored green power programs! Austin Energy sold 754 million kilowatt-hours of green power in 2010, edging out second place Portland General Electric which serves twice as many customers.Austin Energy provides currently about 12% of the power to customers from renewable resources. By 2020 the goal of Austin Energy is 35%! At the rate they are progressing looks like this rate is attainable.Check out Austin Energy's website www.austinenergy.com and see why they are more than just electricity.CLICK HERE TO SEARCH FOR HOMES IN NW … (10 comments)
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nw austin: Do Home Owners Associations have the final say in allowing satellite dishes?
- 06/15/11 03:17 PM
Do Home Owners Associations have the final say in allowing satellite dishes?Controversy surrounds community associations and their power to rule on restrictions of installing satellite dishes. The Federal Communications Commission prohibits covenants and rules that restrict satellite dishes.Years ago satellite dishes were large and cumbersome. Now with improved technology and rules set in place by the FCC, board members from HOA organizations need to become informed and understand how far the FCC will go to protect the right of the public to receive television signals.I just ran into a situation with an HOA board that flagged the satellite position on the … (21 comments)
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nw austin: NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek Master Planned Community
- 06/10/11 05:30 AM
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek Master Planned CommunityLooking for a home in NW Austin? Do you desire a master planned community with rolling hills, parks, a community swimming pool, tennis courts, sport courts, hike and bike trails and situated in the acclaimed Round Rock & Leander school districts? Is an active HOA important to you? Is your family looking for fun events sponsored for the kids in the hood?There are currently 1,300 plus homes in Canyon Creek. The only new construction is where David Weekley Homes is building 53 homes in a gated section of the neighborhood.The evolution of Canyon Creek … (0 comments)
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nw austin: Communication is the key to success
- 05/23/11 12:18 AM
Communication is the key to successIn our industy, communication is the cornerstone of establishing lasting relationships, repeat business and referrals. You quite simply cannot over-communicate when it comes to dealing with your clients. If you implement proactive communication strategies you can help ease the anxiety and nip in the bud any feelings of not being kept in the loop! In other words, communication can lubricate the process so your business can run smoothly.There are definite steps you can employ to help lubricate your business:1. Create documents that answer frequently asked questions and supply them on a weekly basis to your … (57 comments)
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nw austin: Happy Mother's Day Mom
- 05/08/11 01:28 AM
Happy Mother's Day Mom! I've always loved tidbits Rose Kennedy offered. This is a favorite of mine and one I always think of when remembering you :) "I looked on child rearing not only as a work of love and duty but as a profession that was fully as interesting and challenging as any honorable profession in the world and one that demanded the best I could bring to it." … (16 comments)
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nw austin: NW Austin, TX: Home For Sale ~ 11206 Tanya Trail Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek
- 04/21/11 11:19 AM
NW Austin, TX: Home For Sale ~ 11206 Tanya Trail Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek www.11206tanyatrail.comOn a tree-lined destination street in a quiet section of Canyon Creek is where you will find this newly listed home at 11206 Tanya Trail, Austin TX 78726. If you're looking for gleaming hardwood floors, an updated kitchen complete with granite counters, recently installed frieze carpet, your own private sauna and a resort style backyard than look no further! This stately 2 story brick nestled behind mature oaks could be the answer to your new home search. Endless hours of fun and laughter will be had … (22 comments)
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nw austin: NW Austin, Texas: Canyon Creek ~ Open House Sunday April 10, 1-3pm ~ 10601 Icarus Ct. Austin, TX 78726
- 04/07/11 10:35 AM
NW Austin, Texas: Canyon Creek ~ Open House Sunday April 10, 1-3pm ~ 10601 Icarus Ct. Austin, TX 78726 www.10601icarus.com
Our newly listed home at 10601 Icarus Ct. Austin, TX 78726 is located in a quiet interior cul-de-sac with lush landscaping on an oversized corner lot. The enviable side entry 2 car garage has a 3rd bay perfect for a workshop or extra storage. The open floor plan allows for plenty of good conversation whether you are spending time in the well-designed kitchen with the chef or watching your favorite show on TV in the family room. Gatherings will overflow to … (15 comments)
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nw austin: NW Austin, TX: Great Hills Open House Sunday, April 10, 2-4pm ~ 8501 Alverstone Way Austin, TX 78759
- 04/07/11 09:25 AM
NW Austin, TX: Great Hills Open House Sunday, April 10, 2-4pm ~ 8501 Alverstone Way Austin, TX 78759
www.8501alverstone.com
Hip...Sophisticated...A Perfect Combination!Now is your opportunity to preview this single story in NW Hills/Great Hills home at 8501 Alverstone Way Austin, TX 78726 during our open house this Sunday from 2-4pm. This home oozes style, sleek sophistication and is truly an entertainers dream! Positioned smartly on a corner lot the stage is set for outdoor living at its best; complete with a pool and plenty of leisure areas for entertaining. Smart upscale euro lighting, absolute black granite counters with sleek white … (2 comments)
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nw austin: NW Austin, TX: Canyon Creek Open House Sunday, April 10th 1-3pm ~ 11112 Miramar Drive Austin TX 78726
- 04/07/11 08:28 AM
NW Austin, TX: Canyon Creek Open House Sunday, April 10th 1-3pm ~ 11112 Miramar Drive Austin TX 78726 www.11112miramar.com
This original owner at 11112 Miramar Drive Austin, TX 78726 has taken impeccable care of this stately 2 story brick home nestled behind towering oaks on a quiet interior street. And, now is your opportunity to preview this recently reduced home at our open house this Sunday, April 10th from 1-3pm. It's hard to miss this enviable 3 car garage as you walk to the … (2 comments)
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nw austin: NW Austin, TX: Home for Sale ~ 10601 Icarus Ct. Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek
- 04/06/11 11:05 AM
NW Austin, TX: Home for Sale ~ 10601 Icarus Ct. Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek www.10601icarus.com
The story of this 2 story "Old Jamestown" upgraded brick home unfolds on a quiet interior cul-de-sac. This stately home at 10601 Icarus Ct. Austin, TX 78726 is nestled on an oversized corner lot with an enviable side entry 2 car garage with a 3rd bay perfect for a workshop or extra storage. Two-step crown molding, 4" plantation shutters, 2.5" wood blinds, large ceramic tile and hardwood flooring all come together in quiet elegance; and could put an end to your new home search. … (12 comments)
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nw austin: Coldwell Banker United 2010 Austin TX Awards
- 04/01/11 12:32 AM
Coldwell Banker United 2010 Austin TX AwardsSunday, March 27th the Austin American Statesman ran the 2010 Awards for Coldwell Banker United Realtors. 2010 efforts were rewarded as Dorie & Gene Dillard received the Top Listing Team for theColdwell Banker United NW Austin Office.We have a fantastic and productive office and for the past 16 years have contributed significantly to its success. Our NW office has enjoyed the #1 spot with Coldwell Banker Franchise Office in Texas for the past 10 years in our size office.If you're thinking of selling your home in NW Austin in the near future please give us a call … (24 comments)
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nw austin: How do you measure your success?
- 03/27/11 12:38 AM
How do you measure your success?The other morning I was reading Tammy Lankford's post in Active Rain...my client thanks you SO much: a great success story with Zillow worth the read. She ended her post with a good question "How do you measure your success?" Her point being this was a lower price home compared to many of her lakefront properties she sells but it did not matter because the joy she felt from helping this client make her first home purchase was so rewarding.
I was asked recently "why did I get into Real Estate?" The real reason is I loved … (23 comments)
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nw austin: Just Sold in NW Austin Steiner Ranch
- 03/25/11 02:07 PM
Just Sold in NW Austin Steiner Ranch
Future NW Austin home sellers: 12004 Montclair Bend closed courtesy of Dorie Dillard, Coldwell Banker United Realtors in Austin, Texas.I listed this wonderful home in the Bella Mar section in the Mediterra division of Steiner Ranch. My seller relocated to California and made the decision to move and then put the house on the market. The home was only a few years old and they maintained the home impeccably. They had the windows washed, the home professionally cleaned and I brought some light staging items in (towels, etc. in bathrooms, things in … (14 comments)
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nw austin: What's Up With Four or Better?
- 03/25/11 04:26 AM
What's up with four or better? We enjoy in our office a host of top producers. Many agents have been in our office for more than 10 years..what's up with that? The answer, of course, is our Broker Vanessa Bivens...better known (as Gene named her) the "Chief". Her retention rate is very high. She know show to create a competitive and caring working environment, takes care of her agents by keeping us supplied with the latest tools, makes sure we enjoy the thrill of participating in giving back to our community, is always there for us making each one feel important … (8 comments)
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nw austin: Canyon Creek Elementary "Family Fun Fest", a Raging Success
- 03/07/11 08:30 AM
Canyon Creek Elementary "Family Fun Fest", a Raging SuccessWhat a great turn out Saturday, March 5th, 2011 for the annual fundraiser for Canyon Creek Elementary in the RRISD. This is an annual event and always enjoyed by the community. This year rain threatened the event in the morning but by the time everything was set up for the afternoon event it was clear and blue skies!
Tickets were sold by the faculty and volunteers for games to be played, face & hair painting, ice cream...all the fun activities! The silent auction had many items to choose from...we donated a $125 gift … (3 comments)
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nw austin: Making a difference one agent relationship at a time
- 02/21/11 11:27 PM
Thru the years I have maintained a goal to make a difference one transaction at a time for my clients. Another goal has been to make a difference with the agents I work with one encounter at a time.I've had many offers brought to me and many offers supposedly being brought to me over the years. I've been in these agents shoes...you try and educate your buyers and show them the comparable sales but sometimes they still want to come in with a certain low ball offer or they change their mind when they go back to see the house to … (29 comments)
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nw austin: Spotlight on Canyon Creek Stars ~ NW Austin
- 02/17/11 03:09 PM
I'm always reading about teenagers who are up to mischief, losing their communication skills because they spend all their time texting or playing video games or live on Facebook! I don't feel these naysayers have their pulse on our young people.
We have 5 wonderful grandchildren and our oldest is a precious young lady who is a freshman at Westwood HS in the RRISD. I'm her Nana so of course I'm a little prejudiced but I look at her activities, studies and friends and I see none of these negative attributes (oh, sure she texts and is on Facebook when she … (19 comments)
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nw austin: NW Austin Coldwell Banker United Realtors Girls Only Party
- 12/21/10 05:16 AM
The gals in our NW Austin Coldwell Banker United Office make sure we get together for a "Girls Only" party in December. Different agents take turns hosting it and this year Ellen Kelsey opened her home to us! In order to participate you need to bring a gift of $20, a dish to share and BYOB!
You draw a number and the first gal gets to choose any gift in the pile! #1 is a coveted position because when the last gift is opened you have a choice to keep your gift or pick any other gift as long as it … (19 comments)
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Some Interesting Factoids On Independence Day Unless you are living under a rock you must be aware that today marks the day the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. The US Census Bureau offers a gold mine of factoids concerning our National Holiday. Here are just a few you might find interesting: 1. In July 1776 there were an estimated 2.5 million people living in the newly independent nation. 2. In July 2011 there are an estimated 311.7 million living in our nation. 3. In … (30 comments)
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