top realtors in austin: I don't like how the seller countered our offer - 09/16/14 06:04 AM
I don’t like how the seller countered our offer
 
A newer agent in our office came to me the other day asking why an offer they made for their buyers on a property that received multiple offers wouldn’t counter their offer with the price they desired. The property in question is in a desirable area and has received lots of attention and it’s not surprising they received numerous offers.
 
The seller has a right to accept, reject or counter offers they receive. The seller in this case opted to use a form promulgated by the Texas Real Estate Commission … (42 comments)

top realtors in austin: NW Austin, TX Canyon Creek Fall Garage Sale~November 8 & 9, 2014 - 09/16/14 04:40 AM
NW Austin TX Canyon Creek Fall Garage Sale~November 8 & 9,2014
 
Every spring and fall Canyon Creek, a prestigious master planned community in NW Austin, works together to hold a 2 day of garage sale shopping extravaganza for the public! This year our fall sale will be held Saturday and Sunday, November 8th and 9th.  Saturday hours will be 8am-3pm and Sunday 11am-3pm.
 
Fall projects and clean up are under way from many households purging and getting ready for the Holidays! Come ready to find some bargains and follow the signs as many homeowners will be open for business!!!
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top realtors in austin: Thankful Thursday ~ It's beginning to look like Fall! - 09/16/14 04:21 AM
It’s beginning to look like Fall!

Last weekend we enjoyed cooler temperatures and rain!  That is a blessing for us in Austin, TX with the drought we have been experiencing the last 4 years.  Cooler temperatures mean Fall is in the air!  It motivated me to dress up my mantel, dining room table and take down our summer wreath and replace it with the new season’s look!

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top realtors in austin: Wordless Wednesday ~ Hurry my guests are coming! - 09/16/14 04:14 AM
Hurry my guests are coming!

Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 marked Handsome Hudson’s second birthday!  He hosted a morning birthday party with breakfast tacos, fruit salad, etc. for friends and family.  Since Hudson got up a little late his dad was trying to wet his hair and comb it.  He sat still just long enough to start the process and then had enough! He was ready for his guests to arrive!

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top realtors in austin: Better Bites~A Southwest Austin TX Wholesaler - 09/15/14 04:50 AM
 
Better Bites ~ A Southwest Austin TX Wholesaler
 
Better Bites Bakery owner Leigh Lopez Simpson is one of several wholesale businesses who sell products direct to retailers. Her kitchen is located in Southwest Austin where available space and rents are lower than in Central Austin. Her facility is close to her house and community which supports her business. The site also includes a small retail space to maintain connection with her customers.
 
The Cookie Do Bites are carried by many retailers including Whole Foods and Central Market, People’s Pharmacy and local taco chain Tacodeli. What exactly are Do … (14 comments)

top realtors in austin: Has Your Shelf Life Expired? - 09/15/14 04:16 AM
Has Your Shelf Life Expired?
 
I see businesses every day that didn’t get the memo their cheese moved. Their industry changed and they didn’t zig and zag with it or they just realized their shelf life was soon to expire. Look at Radio Shack..help me..help me.... I’m losing ground and need another transfusion! Did the powers at be not realize the consumer doesn’t need speaker wire anymore? Did they not check out their competition and see what you could buy and for how much at Circuit City?

Every business….record companies, restaurants, hardware stores, travel agencies, real estate companies etc. want to stay in … (60 comments)

top realtors in austin: 2014 Casa Superhero Run ~ Cedar Park Center ~ 9/21/14 - 09/10/14 07:57 AM
 2014 Casa Superhero Run ~ Cedar Park Center ~ 9/21/14
  
The CASA programs of the Greater Austin Area are sponsoring the Casa Superhero Run on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 7 am at the Cedar Park Center. 5K and 1 mile kids run. 
 
Everyone is welcome for the superhero run..family, friends, pets, strollers..this is a day to have fun and display a positive attitude towards all children! Wear costumes and enjoy all the day has to offer.
 
 
2014 EVENT ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE:
·        Superhero costume contest and dance party on the main stage
·        Batmobile pace … (15 comments)

top realtors in austin: OPEN HOUSE~Villas @ Canyon Creek 9550 Savannah Ridge #11 9/14 1-3p - 09/10/14 01:08 AM
 
OPEN HOUSE~NW Austin~Villas at Canyon Creek~9550 Savannah Ridge #11 9/14 1-3pm
www.9550savannahridge11.com
Buyers, don’t miss this opportunity to view 9550 Savannah Ridge Dr. #11 Austin, TX 78726 in the Villas at Canyon Creek during this weekend’s open house on Sunday, Sept. 14th from 1-3pm.

This community is located on Hwy 620 between Anderson Mill Rd. and Hwy 2222 minutes toLakeline Mall, close to theArboretum & the Domain for shopping with nearby theatres and churches. Residents of the Villas at Canyon Creek enjoy easy access to a variety of shopping & retail, major highways, restaurants and theaters.  Like the water?Lake … (5 comments)

top realtors in austin: How does she do it? The seller has to be leaving money on the table - 09/05/14 04:47 AM
How does she do it? The seller has to be leaving money on the table!
 
A Sellers goal is to receive the highest and best price for their home in a given market. My job as a predominant listing agent is to make that happen. I have systems in place, strategies that work and know the market. I anticipate changes in the market and shift to adjust for corrections. The market is always moving up and down….one constant you can count on is “change”.
 
My listings are known for being show ready. Agents don’t need to preview. They can … (36 comments)

top realtors in austin: Join Canyon Creek Elementary PTA ~ Back the Future - 09/04/14 07:07 AM
Join Canyon Creek Elementary PTA~Back the Future
 
I love the new sign the Canyon Creek Elementary created to pump up enrollment “Back the Future”. It just goes to show a picture is worth a thousand words!
 
Visit their website and Join the PTA! Christine Bailey is the PTA president and she is looking for volunteers, so see what opportunities she has for you.
 
Check out the list of sponsors! So good to see so many companies willing to help! We are proud to be on the list!
 
As always community news and events are brought to you … (12 comments)

top realtors in austin: Asst. Principal Kelly Friede~Canyon Creek Elementary NW Austin 2014 - 09/04/14 04:39 AM
 Assistant Principal Kelly Friede~ Canyon Creek Elementary NW Austin 2014
 
The 2014-2015 school year brought about an exciting change in Leadership roles for Canyon Creek Elementary. The school is located in NW Austin in the prestigious Canyon Creek master planned subdivision on 10210 Ember Glen Drive, 78726.
Jenny Casson was named the Principal and Kelly Friede is now on board as the Assistant Principal. Welcome to both these well- qualified dynamic leaders!!

Kelly earned a Master of Education in educational administration from Concordia University and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas State University. She has most … (10 comments)

top realtors in austin: OPEN HOUSE~NW Austin~Canyon Creek~11306 Tanya Trl 78726 9/7 2-4pm - 09/04/14 03:51 AM
OPEN HOUSE~NW Austin~Canyon Creek~11306 Tanya Trl  78726 9/7 2-4p
www.11306tanyatrail.com
Buyers, don’t miss this opportunity to view 11306 Tanya Trail , Austin, TX 78726 during this weekend’s open house on Sunday, Sept. 7th from 2-4pm.

11306 Tanya Trail, Austin, TX 78726  is located in the master planned community of Canyon Creek on Hwy. 620 between Anderson Mill Rd. and Hwy. 2222.  This prestigious community is minutes toLakeline Mall, close to theArboretum & theDomain for shopping with nearby theatres and churches. Residents of  Canyon Creek enjoy easy access to a variety of shopping & retail, major highways, restaurants and theaters.  Like … (13 comments)

top realtors in austin: Price Reduced in Canyon Creek ~ A Premier NW Austin Subdivision - 09/04/14 02:31 AM
 Price Reduced in Canyon Creek ~ A Premier NW Austin Subdivision
 
This immaculate home at 11306 Tanya Trail in this premier master planned community has just reduced their price! Built in 1989 this Canyon Creek home features all the goodies buyers love!

Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac is where you will find this updated custom 2 story brick.  This home will not disappoint inside or out with the modern touches these original sellers have carefully selected.  Frieze carpet installed in 2014 compliment the fresh interior paint.  Quartz counters with glass tile backsplash in the kitchen, a remodeled master … (8 comments)

top realtors in austin: Wordless Wednesday ~ Sharing with Paw Paw - 09/03/14 04:27 AM
 Sharing with Paw Paw

Handsome Hudson was over on Labor Day swimming while his little sister, Beautiful Beckett, slept and ate.  Paw Paw has a thermos of ice he always carries. Hudson always says “Ice Please Paw Paw!”  Paw Paw always shares and now bought Hudson his own thermos. Life is good! 

 
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top realtors in austin: Thankful Thursday ~ A Mother's Love - 09/03/14 04:23 AM
A Mother’s Love
 
Beautiful Beckett and her brother, handsome Hudson, came over on Labor Day to swim and enjoy the day!  Beckett is such a sweet baby...she slept and ate and slept and ate some more.  I did spend most of the day holding and feeding her but finally I relinquished her for a while to her mom.

 
 
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top realtors in austin: 98% List/Sell ratio for Canyon Creek NW Austin's Premier Neighborhood - 09/02/14 08:33 AM
98% is the List/Sell ratio for Canyon Creek ~ Austin's NW Premier Neighborhood August 2014
 
Here are the latest statistics for August 2014 in the Canyon Creek Subdivision, Austin's NW Premier Neighborhood. Wondering if it is the right time to sell or buy a home? This report reviews the current market conditions and expectations as we finished up the second month of the third quarter in 2014.
Canyon Creek is one of the most desired neighborhoods in NW Austin. It’s a prestigious master planned community that boasts several parks, a Junior Olympic pool, tennis courts, nature trails, top notch public schools, close proximity to … (13 comments)

top realtors in austin: Sellers and Buyers in Texas~Do you understand the option period? - 08/27/14 07:48 AM
Sellers and Buyers in Texas~Do you understand the option period?
Real Estate practices vary in each state. It can be confusing to the consumer. Some states include repair allowances in their contracts for items in need of repair. Many states include a statement the home is purchased “AS IS”.In Texas the contract reads the home is being purchased “AS IS” and there is no repair allowance stated. There is a negotiated "Option Period" (which includes a fee to the buyer) stating a number of days the buyer has to exercise their option to terminate for any reason. For any reason the buyer may terminate the contract and forfeit … (1 comments)

top realtors in austin: Tech Support ~ 9-1-14 - 08/27/14 02:12 AM
     
Happy Labor Day! For many of you there will be BBQ's and fun family and friends celebrations. As Geno and delivered food to our grandsons last night (Geneo's son is still in the hospital) we saw a wonderful array of fireworks. It's been a busy week-end. We were able to watch live feeds of our granddaughter playing for Bucknell University at a tournament in CA in girls vollyeball. So proud of her..she scored the highest number of kills and her stats were excellent..really proving her place on the team as a freshmen. I've received 2 offers on listings..came to … (32 comments)

top realtors in austin: Canyon Creek Community Successful Back to School Party 2014~NW Austin - 08/26/14 03:31 AM
Successful Back To School Party 2014~Canyon Creek Community NW Austin
 
“The Annual Back to School Party” August 24, 2014 in Canyon Creek Community was a total success! The temperatures soared over 100 degrees so a party at the Canyon Creek pool was the perfect venue to celebrate the end of summer vacation!
Ann Okamura needs a round of applause for keeping this wonderful annual tradition alive in Canyon Creek. Each year our attendance grows and this year we have beaten the turnout record!
The petting zoo was enjoyed by many and the “Wipe Out Slide” was definitely a hit with our heat wave! … (4 comments)

top realtors in austin: "Foodie" Fridays 8-29-14 - 08/25/14 08:47 AM
You'all know that BBQ is big, VERY BIG in Texas! Well, here is another wonderful place to add to your list of favorites. Definitely one you should visit, and no better time than this weekend! Geno and I stopped last week after coming home from the hospital to see his son. Several people suggested their BBQ so we decided to give them a try. OMG....their baby back pork ribs and brisket were excellent and what a fun menu!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SLAB BBQ                                     http://www.realdopebbq.com
This restaurant, having been a popular UT West Campus food truck, … (18 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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