dorie dillard realtor: Canyon Creek Real Estate: November 2023 Snapshot - 12/01/23 11:39 AM
Latest news on the Canyon Creek Real Estate market in November 2023….
What you need to know now…..
What it means for you…..
The dynamics of the Canyon Creek real estate market in November unfold with intriguing trends that merit attention. The November figures offer insights into the aftermath of October's activities and contractual agreements, providing a valuable comparison to the period when the market experienced a slowdown and price drops in 2022. Presently, the market's inventory maintains a modest level, slightly exceeding two months.
Contrary to a doomsday scenario, the current state of the market is not in decline; rather, it embodies a natural … (18 comments)

dorie dillard realtor: Open House ~ Canyon Creek ~ 11016 Crossland Drive - 09/06/23 03:30 PM
Embrace the opportunity to discover your dream home nestled in the highly sought-after Canyon Creek community. Here, the perfect blend of location, convenience, and lifestyle creates the ultimate living experience. The added plus is this home has been repriced to $750,000.
   
Save the date for an upcoming event you won't want to miss—an Open House scheduled for Saturday, September 9, 2023, between 1 and 3 pm. You're warmly invited to explore this captivating residence. Situated in close proximity to Trail Head Park, the community pool, activity center, tennis courts, and conveniently connected to the esteemed Canyon Creek Elementary by a … (8 comments)

dorie dillard realtor: "Northern European Oasis: A Resounding Success Story" - 08/24/23 09:00 PM
I foresaw that my exquisite listing, showcasing a Northern European flair, would elicit substantial interest and entice numerous offers. My expectations were met without disappointment. The response from potential buyers was nothing short of exceptional, marked by a vibrant surge of activity and enthusiasm.
   
Prospective buyers found themselves captivated by the unique charm of this residence, resonating with the welcoming and cozy atmosphere that permeated every corner. The fusion of nature's beauty, comfort, and contemporary technology proved to be an irresistible combination, fashioning an idyllic suburban retreat that struck a harmonious chord.

This accomplishment underscores the enduring allure of a … (10 comments)

dorie dillard realtor: JUST LISTED ~ 9616 Cinnabar Trail ~ Canyon Creek - 11/08/22 06:00 AM
   
You’ll love the welcoming feeling as you step into the stunning 2 story foyer with dramatic sweeping staircase complete with white risers, painted balustrades and railing. The soothing gray pallet accentuates the light and airy feel of this distinctive two-story home, and the sprawling high end EVP vinyl floors throughout the downstairs are the perfect complement.
   
This home is truly a living masterpiece, harmonizing nature, comfort, and modern technology. It's the perfect sanctuary of suburban living. Defined by a vaulted ceiling, custom lighting, and a two-story bank of windows across the back of the family room, this home … (7 comments)

dorie dillard realtor: UNDER CONTRACT With Multiple Offers ~ 10242 Ember Glen Dr Austin - 05/23/22 06:19 AM
Buyer’s fell in love with this adorable, single, story, that lives larger with the bonus of high ceilings, a light filled open layout with clean lines and sprawling, wide plank, ceramic wood look flooring.
       
The amazing top-of the line kitchen caught everyone’s eyes especially when seeing you walked right out on the deck, from the breakfast dining, overlooking the park-like backyard backing to the greenbelt! What a private retreat! 
     
Buyers appreciated the columns with crown molding, the separate office/study, and bedrooms in the mother-in-law configuration, with the primary bedroom tucked away to the back of the home … (14 comments)

dorie dillard realtor: Top 10 Restaurants 2018 ~ "Foodie" Friday 12/28/18 - 12/07/18 02:13 PM
Christmas is over and 2018 is coming to a close with New Years soon to be in full swing. What better way to end the year then with a Foodie Friday of Austin 360 Eats list of the top 10 restaurants in Austin for 2018! You still have time to try one or more of these before the year closes out. Why not check at least one of these out this week-end! Best wishes for a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2019! 
 
  
#10: Odd Duck   1201 S. Lamar Blvd. Odd Ducks menu is inspired by the Texas seasons by using local ingredients that … (16 comments)

dorie dillard realtor: Tech Support Monday 4-9-12 - 04/08/12 08:13 PM
Tech Support MondayIt’s Monday after Easter and all the eggs have been found and chicks and jelly beans consumed! You’re waiting for the first cup of coffee brewing so I thought I’d provide you with a little levity to start your week!
Customer: I’m trying to connect to the Internet with your CD, but it just doesn’t work. What am I doing wrong?
Tech support: Ok, You’ve got the CD in the CD drive, right?
Customer: Yeah….
Tech support: What kind of computer are you using?
Customer: Computer?? Oh no, I haven’t got a computer. It’s in the CD player and … (17 comments)

dorie dillard realtor: NW Austin ~ JUST LISTED ~ 10609 Icarus Ct. Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek - 04/03/12 04:20 AM
NW Austin ~ JUST LISTED ~ 10609 Icarus Ct. Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek                                www.10609icarus.com
This 2 story brick at 10609 Icarus Ct. Austin, TX 78726 nestled on a quiet interior cul-de-sac lot near the park offers an enviable front porch elevation.  The downstairs working office with glass double French doors is the perfect place for a conference call.  The open floor plan with 2 story vaulted ceiling in the family room will make gatherings with friends and family a special event.  A wall of windows in the family room overlooking the park-like backyard gives you a true … (10 comments)

dorie dillard realtor: Tech Support Monday 4-2-12 - 04/01/12 08:35 PM
Tech Support Monday
It’s Monday morning again and I’m sure you are groping for your first cup of coffee. It's fun to ease into Monday morning with a little levity to start the week!
Here is something to hopefully bring a smile to your lips:
Ten reasons you know you are living in 2012:1.    You accidently enter your password on the microwave.2.    You haven’t played solitaire with real cards in years.3.    You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach a family of 3.4.    You email the person who works at the desk in front of you.5.    Your reason for … (25 comments)

dorie dillard realtor: "Foodie Fridays" in Austin 3-30-12 - 03/29/12 08:57 PM
   "Foodie Fridays" in Austin
 
It's Friday again and time to make plans to eat out.  If you're looking for something trendy and centrally located then you must visit the Domain. Whole Foods is under construction at the Domain with a fantastic new store. There is plenty of shopping in an environment we in Texas love...not in a mall!The restaurants are plentiful so this week I'm suggesting eating out at the Domain:1. URBAN AT THE DOMAIN.  Housed in the new Weston is where you will find this contemporary new hot spot featuring American favorites with an urban twist.  Inside and outside … (15 comments)

dorie dillard realtor: JUST SOLD ~ 10602 Lynncrest Dr. ~ Canyon Creek ~ NW Austin, TX - 03/29/12 06:31 AM
Just Sold~10602 Lynncrest Dr~Canyon Creek ~NW Austin Texas
NW 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 both the seller and the buyer on this charming traditional 2 story brick located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Canyon Creek.  Gene actually sold the home to our sellers back in 1994. They have raised their family and are looking to smart size to a smaller home.
The buyers are renting in the community and contacted me to help them find a home.  The … (6 comments)

dorie dillard realtor: April 2012 Austin Texas Events ~ Something For Everyone - 03/28/12 08:58 PM
April showers usually bring May flowers in Austin! Besides taking family pictures by the roadside in the fields of Bluebonnets and Indian Paint Brushes you will find your calendar full!!

The Austin Art Museum is currently presenting Art of the Green. Mary Poppins will be featured at the Bass Concert Hall or you can check out the Lone Star Crawfish Festival featuring “Robert Earl Ray” at Stubbs Bar-B-Q! Carol Burnett will be bringing us “Laughter & Reflection” at the Long Center. Toy Story 3 will bring “Disney On Ice” at the Cedar Park Center. Eddie Vedder will also be … (16 comments)

dorie dillard realtor: Pssst....Have You Heard? The Easter Bunny will be in NW Austin at Trail Head Park in Canyon Creek! - 03/26/12 11:12 AM
Pssst.... Have you Heard?  The Easter Bunny will be in NW Austin at Trail Head Park in Canyon Creek!When:  Saturday morning at 10am sharp on March 31st.The annual Canyon Creek Easter Egg Hunt lead by Teryl Booth and her band of volunteers will have thousands of eggs spread over the park area.  There are three groups so kiddies bring your Easter baskets and be ready to listen for when you are free to make a run to gather those eggs. There is a method to the madness!Of course, Gene and I will be there with the Easter Bunny to take the kiddos … (7 comments)

dorie dillard realtor: Hot On Homes!! Austin ~ TV Debut ~ April 1, 2012 - 03/23/12 09:28 PM
            Hot on Homes!! Austin~TV Debut ~ April 1, 2012~Hot on Homes! They are bringing the number one home television show to Austin and make their debut April 1st /Channel 24/ABC at 10:30 am – 11 am. Their goal of course is to earn your trust and make sure you bookmark them as your number One local new home resource!

Austin home shopping residents will be able to view their favorite builders and communities! As a prominent NW Austin Realtor I was honored to be asked to tape an episode out at Versante Canyon with Ashtonwoods Homes where you will find … (19 comments)

dorie dillard realtor: "Foodie" Fridays in Austin 3-23-12 - 03/23/12 02:42 AM
 "Foodie" Fridays in Austin It's Friday and time to make plans to eat out.  Spring is here and if you’re in the mood for something casual and want to be out at Lake Travis I’ve got several choices you might be interested in! Head out to the Oasis..one of Austin’s icons which if you haven’t been out lately to see the “new” look you’re in for a treat!
After lightening struck our favorite lake haunt entrepreneur owner Beau Theriot has come back with a vengeance and created a spot like no other in Texas! The Oasis is dubbed the Sunset … (17 comments)

dorie dillard realtor: NW Austin, TX: NOW SOLD! ~ 9912 Lavera Dr. Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek - 03/22/12 07:57 AM
NW Austin, TX: NOW SOLD! ~ 9912 Lavera Dr. Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek
This stately 4 sides brick home at 9912 Lavera Dr. Austin, TX 78726 is nestled comfortably behind magnificent mature oaks on a quiet interior street.  Entering the grand foyer you will be drawn to the soothing pallet of colors and gleaming wide plank distressed wood floors.  Whether you choose to watch a favorite movie in the family room or spend time with the chef as dinner is prepared, the lifestyle triangle of this open floor plan allows for plenty of laughter and conversation.  Your guests will enjoy … (10 comments)

dorie dillard realtor: The Wanderers in Saqqara, Egypt ~ 2010 - 03/21/12 09:28 PM
In 2010 we traveled with our traveling buddies, Gene’s brother and wife to Egypt. It was on our bucket list and I’m happy to say we went when we did as we would not be making that trek now.
One of our memorable stops was Saqqara which is a very vast and ancient burial site. Saqqara features numerous pyramids, including the world famous Step pyramid of Djoser sometimes called the Step Tomb due to its rectangular base.
We made our way through winding tunnels and narrow passages sometimes crawling so not to miss a thing! Catch a glimpse of … (13 comments)

dorie dillard realtor: Buyers Want To Be "Convenienced" - 03/20/12 09:05 PM
I heard this term the other day and loved it: "Buyers want to be convenienced" but because it has been a buyers market for so many years, buyers have slipped into a stupor that is hard to crack. Real Estate is local as we all know.  In some parts of the country, real estate is hot and heavy while others are just starting to regain a gulp of air and other areas are not breathing at all. For years, Buyers have run agents and sellers ragged...demanding their price, their terms and in their time frame.  I admit part of this has … (70 comments)

dorie dillard realtor: Save A Life ~ Push Hard - 03/19/12 08:55 PM
Save A Life ~ Push Hard
The American Heart Association has prepared a hilarious video to help spread the message that CPR should focus only on chest compressions. According to new research breathing into the person’s mouth is no longer considered necessary. I for one had not heard of this but it is great information that everyone should be made aware. This is something all of us can do if put in the situation. Spread the word and help another stay alive by pushing hard!! Save a life! As always local events and messages are brought to you as a … (28 comments)

dorie dillard realtor: Canyon Ceek Elementary Multicultural Fair ~ Friday, March 23, 2012 - 03/19/12 06:52 AM
You will not want to miss the Multicultural Fair  (MCF) at Canyon Creek Elementary this year!  Teryl Booth (the PTA chariman for this event) is reaching out and pulling out all the stops for quite an evening on Friday, March 23rd, 2012.
Doors open at 5:30pm...dinner starts at 6pm. What a deal...admission is only $5 for adults and $3 for children. They will be serving cuisines from Mexico, Italy and India.
From 6:30 to 8:00pm there will be performances on the main stage from cultures all over the world, including a fashion show!  How cool is that?? Throughout the hallways, plan … (8 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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