real estate: NW Austin, Texas: Canyon Creek ~ 78726 ~ Second Quarter Statistical Report
- 07/07/11 07:22 AM
NW Austin, Texas: Canyon Creek ~ 78726 ~ Second Quarter Statistical Report Canyon Creek Second Quarter Sales 2008-2011
2008 We started downhill!2009 We hit bottom (not as severe as the rest of the country)2010 We showed beginning positive signs of strength in our market2011 We are showing stability and continued signs of strength in our market Let's look at Second Quarter Comparisons 2008-2011
Canyon Creek Second Quarter sales in 2011 are up 16% compared to 2008. The average sold price is down 7.14% and average days on market are down 2.56%. Consider this: we slide into the tank in … (7 comments)
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real estate: NW Austin, TX: Canyon Creek June 2011 Statistical Report
- 07/02/11 01:02 AM
NW Austin, TX: Canyon Creek June 2011 Statistical Report Canyon Creek June 2011 home sales were up 37.5% over June in 2010! The days on market were down 16.35%. The average sold price was down 8.61% BUT the average sold price/Sq. Ft. was only down 1.02%! Since the actual square foot size of homes sold was down 8.39% it stands to reason the average sold price fell. The good news is more homes in our community are selling in less time for about the same price/square foot as last year. Stability continues!!
For 21 years, we've been your source for … (12 comments)
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real estate: NW Austin, TX: Home For Sale ~ 10205 Peekston Dr. Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek
- 06/20/11 09:04 AM
NW Austin, TX: Home For Sale ~ 10205 Peekston Dr. Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek www.10205peekston.com
Located on a quiet street in one of the newest sections of Canyon Creek is where you will find this trendy and sophisticated 4 sides brick single story home at 10205 Peekston Dr. Austin, TX 78726. Walking through the arched covered entry you will be drawn to the high ceilings, columns, crown molding and stylish décor. There is a working office secluded behind double doors for your privacy. Whether you are choosing to watch a favorite movie in the family room or spending time with … (2 comments)
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real estate: Pay it Forward ~ Providing A Quality Vendor List
- 06/09/11 11:11 PM
There are so many places now to go to find good vendors in your communities. Vendors are just like the weather or Real Estate, they are local. Austin residents are not afraid to start up many types of businesses as they believe in free enterprise! Angies list is a good place to look as well as reviews on Yelp. As a local Realtor with 21 years of servicing NW Austin my list of good local movers, handymen, electricians, landscapers, painters etc. evolved. My vendor list has been compiled from referrals from past clients, residents and other agents. Calls come in daily … (20 comments)
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real estate: JUST REDUCED: NW Austin, TX: Canyon Creek ~ 11103 Crossland Drive Austin, TX 78726
- 06/08/11 07:50 AM
JUST REDUCED: NW Austin, TX: Canyon Creek ~ 11103 Crossland Dr. Austin, TX 78726 www.11103crossland.com
This single story 3 sides brick at 11103 Crossland Drive has just been reduced in price. And, with a $3500 buyer bonus, this could be the end of your new home search! Gleaming hardwood floors, polished granite counters, this home is ready for its new owners to move in and take of it in the style it is accustomed to. Located in the prestigious community of Canyon Creek on Hwy 620 between Anderson Mill Rd. and Hwy 2222, this master planned community is close to … (8 comments)
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real estate: Pay it Forward ~Yearly Sold Reports ~ Making a difference
- 06/07/11 08:45 AM
In Texas we receive our estimated property tax assesments in April and May and have until May 31st, to protest for our property values for our 2011 property taxes. The final evaluation comes out the end of October and our taxes are due and payable by December 31st if you want to take a property tax deduction on your 2011 income taxes. Otherwise you have until January 31st of the next year before property taxes are delinquent. Every year we compile a spreadsheet with all the sold properties in the year before and the start of the year in our community to help … (12 comments)
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real estate: Texas Economy's Real Estate Outlook for 2011 and Beyond
- 06/02/11 08:40 AM
Texas Economy's Real Estate Outlook for 2011 and Beyond Yesterday I made time to go to the Austin Mortgage Broker Association's luncheon at the Austin Country Club. Their featured speaker was Jim Gains, Ph.D. economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M. What an entertaining speaker! He started out with a big "Howdy" (you'd think we were in Texas)! It's hard to believe that the Research Center is celebrating its 40th birthday! If you haven't checked out their site then it is a must: www.recenter.tamu.edu. If you want their monthly newsletter the price is outrageous...it's FREE! In Texas we are … (20 comments)
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real estate: Some Like to Hear Themselves Talk....
- 05/29/11 01:48 AM
Some Like To Hear Themselves Talk....
We all have been exposed to the proverbial "know it all", who won't take time to listen to anyones point of view. There are times I'm fully convinced they are just talking to hear themselves talk! They may know their subject matter well but let's face it, we can always learn something from others!
It's important to make sure we are not compartmentalized into this category of a "know it all" if we want to garner the respect from our peers and clients.
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real estate: Be Flexible
- 05/25/11 02:24 PM
Be FlexibleIn today's constantly changing business environment learn to adapt and be flexible. You will find it keeps you out in front and on top of your game. Successful people anticipate change and factor "adjustments" into their business plan along with maintaining an optimistic outlook!Utilizing imagination and self-confidence is an important aspect in tweaking how you are perceived by your competition and your clients. You can make subtle changes and still retain your core self. Those who resist change will find themselves out of the loop and most likely out of their profession.
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real estate: JUST REDUCED: NW AUSTIN, TX: Great Hills ~ 8501 Alverstone Way Austin, TX 78759
- 05/20/11 07:57 AM
JUST REDUCED: NW Austin, TX: Great Hills ~ 8501 Alverstone Way Austin, TX 78759 www.8501alverstone.com An Entertainers Dream ~ Hip..sophisticated..A Perfect CombinationThis ideal single story in NW Hills/Great Hills at 8501 Alverstone Way Austin, TX 78759 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 pool and plenty of leisure areas for entertaining. Smart euroscale lighting, absolute black granite counters with sleek white contrasting cabinets and stainless steel appliances and hardware open to the large living area with vaulted ceiling; all making … (6 comments)
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real estate: Pay it Forward ~ It Always Pays To Do the Right Thing
- 05/14/11 01:29 AM
This week I was excited to be working with a previous client and even wrote a post "Working together - It's like old times"! We signed a listing agreement to go on market May 24th, I emailed my stager to contact them and scheduled the photographer.
I scheduled appointments for this Saturday to look at 2 resale homes and meet with a builder to possibly write up a contract on new construction (they found a community they loved). I asked them to contact the lender this week that the builder uses (if you use their lender they pay 1% towards closing … (26 comments)
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real estate: Working together again ~ It's like Old Times
- 05/11/11 02:38 PM
Past clients called me and are ready to make a lifestyle change. Back in 2005 I helped them sell their home and purchase a property on a large lot with plenty of place for a pool. The kids are now gone and it's time to "smart size". They want to be able to "lock and go" if they want to take off and travel and feel secure in leaving a smaller residence unoccupied.I compiled their market analysis and we met and went over the numbers. The house has their relaxed touch of comfortability and the pool and grounds are spectacular! We … (12 comments)
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real estate: Did you see? Do you know where it is?
- 05/04/11 11:52 PM
In a recent closing my client said she was going to use the words "Did you see? and "Do you know where it is?" engraved on her husband's tombstone! We all had a good laugh. Let's face it as we all age these are common questions we hear on a regular basis. Forgetting where we laid our glasses, pills, books...you name it..these occurrances happen on a regular basis! Working with buyers I'm often asked the same type of questions....did you see that house on 2408 XYZ Street? Do you know where it is located? Do you know why they are selling? … (16 comments)
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real estate: NW Austin, TX: Great Hills Open House ~ 8501 Alverstone Way Austin, TX 78759 ~ Sunday, May 1st 2-4pm
- 04/27/11 11:00 AM
NW Austin, TX: Great Hills Open House ~ 8501 Alverstone Way Austin, TX 78759 ~ Sunday, May 1st 2-4pmAn Entertainers Dream: Hip and Sophisticated
A Perfect Combinationwww.8501alverstone.comThis ideal single story in NW Hills/Great Hills at 8501 Alverstone Way, Austin TX 78759 oozes style, sleek sophistication and is truly an entertainers dream!
Positioned smartly on a corner lot with recently updated front landscaping, 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 contrasting cabinets and stainless steel appliances … (4 comments)
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real estate: Paying it Forward ~ Suggestions ~ Diverting a closing nightmare
- 04/16/11 12:49 AM
One of our sellers several months ago unhooked their washer and dryer and did not cap off their water connection (a simple inexpensive part at Home Depot). You guessed it - water dripped down the wall and drywall needed to be cut out, replaced hours before closing.
I mentioned this occurance to a seller recently as they just moved out and asked them if they capped their water connection from the washing machine. She was still in the house cleaning and walked over into the utility room and guess what...the same thing happened! Luckily we were able to get a contractor over … (33 comments)
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real estate: Come On Agents....Really?
- 04/14/11 12:42 AM
I have two homes listed that are vacant and I'm constantly amazed at the lack of common sense agents display when showing vacant homes. Lights are left on all over the home (come on you can see the house is vacant and no one is there to turn them off), back doors are left open (that's really inviting trouble), doors to the attached garages are left open with lights on in the garage (what the?)
It only takes a little effort to make sure lights are turned off and the doors secured in a shut position. It's such a simple courtesy … (33 comments)
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real estate: Your contract is receipted ~ What happens next in Texas?
- 04/11/11 12:19 AM
In Texas when you make a real estate purchase the transaction is usually closed at a Title Company. Once you have a contract signed by both seller and buyer the earnest money is receipted by the title company and the option money receipted by the seller's real estate agent or the seller.It's a simple process because the title company holds all funds collected and distributes all funds due. There is a method to this madness and Alamo Title has a wonderful form they distribute to all parties when they email out the receipted contract. This form is a great overview that … (8 comments)
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real estate: Paying it Forward~Pictures can be worth a thousand words
- 04/08/11 02:16 PM
One of my listings is under contract and right before closing will be sold to the relocation company and then sold to the buyer. Everything has gone along well, buyer did inspections and the house appraised. Seller agreed to minor repairs and is moving out quickly as the buyer is very pregnant and needs to move from across country before this darling little one comes along!The house went under contract fairly quickly so the relocation company just got their inspection report on inspections they conducted on the home. Of course the buyer was to review, initial and sign they had seen the inspection reports which they … (17 comments)
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real estate: JUST SOLD IN NW AUSTIN: Real Estate
- 04/04/11 04:07 PM
JUST SOLD IN NW AUSTIN: Real EstateNorthwest Austin residents another NW Austin home has closed, courtesy of Dorie Dillard, Coldwell Banker United Realtors in NW Austin.
I listed this fantastic starter home and it was under contract in only 4 days on the market in the community of Anderson Mill in NW Austin. Future buyers - if you missed this charming single story home in NW Austin on 10263 Missel Thrush Rd., there are other homes coming on the market. I can help you find the home of your dreams.
Future sellers - if you are thinking about making a move in the … (16 comments)
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real estate: 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, Texas: Canyon Creek ~ 78726 ~ Second Quarter Statistical Report Canyon Creek Second Quarter Sales 2008-2011 
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