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Dorie Dillard: Canyon Creek & NW Austin Living

It's A Wild Holiday!

Thursday morning a friend and I made sure we made our trek to The Christmas Affair breakfast and shopping event the Austin Junior League sponsors each November the week before Thanksgiving. photo This makes their 34th production and each year they surprise us with a unique and exciting theme. With "It's A Wild Holiday" theme guests experience a magical trip back in time to a classical African Safari.

Browsing the merchant's stalls, peaking at all the baubles is a fun way to kick off the holiday season. We feel smug in the knowledge we are also supporting the Austin community as the money the league makes goes into community investments. It's a win/win!

Our eye was drawn to a classy booth in all white "Kendra Scott Design". One of the gals in the booth was wearing a gorgeous pair of dangling earrings and I suddenly realized she was one of my favorite clients ~ Heidi Harrod from a year ago!

I listed her home in Canyon Creek, got top dollar and had fun in the process! She made more cookies than any other seller but they were delicious and the buyers loved them! Heidi is in blue with my friend Roxanne and me! Don't you love her earrings? If you are going to The Christmas Affair, be sure and stop by the "Kendra Scott" booth!

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The Christmas Affair is a tradition for many that feel it is the start of the holiday season in Austin. Take time and go to Palmer Events Center and join in the fun! Market will be open through Sunday, November 22nd. Photos with Santa are available.

Whether you're ready or not, the holidays are officially here!


Friday, November 20th 10am - 9pm
Saturday, November 21st 10am - 7pm
Sunday, November 22nd 12noon - 3pm

Leading The Way

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Canyon Creek deserves a round of applause for officially becoming one of four Austin neighborhoods to receive the coveted award from the Austin City Council for taking on the "Green Challenge" and becoming a "Green Neighborhood"!

Canyon Creek is now listed in the City of Austin website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/watershed/greenneighbor/gn_canyon_creek.htm.

The City of Austin offers a program "The Green Neighbor Challenge" to encourage neighbors to adopt earth-wise practices to protect and improve Austin's environmental resources. Canyon Creek jumped at the chance to participate.

Kudos to Gladys Poorte for getting this project initialed and the many Canyon Creek neighbors who volunteered their time to make this possible. Just another great reason to live in Canyon Creek! Your NW Austin premier master planned community.

Call Dorie Dillard, your resident Coldwell Banker Real Estate agent, at 512 346-1799 or email her at dillard@reloaustin.com.

Austin Real Estate Continues To Improve

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In comparing the September 2009 figures to 2008 figures the 2009 Multiple Listing Service report by the Austin Board of Realtors shows signs of improvement.

This is no news to us who are in the market and have listings selling and buyers purchasing.

There was an increase of 6% in September 2009 with 1,780 homes selling verses 1,683 homes sold in 2008. The median home price for Austin is up 2% to $185,250. Austin's quality of life, lower unemployment rate and economic growth keeps Austin in the limelight for one of the top destinations in our country. I had a student in a University interview me for a paper he is working on .

One of his questions was: "If you could do real estate anywhere where would it be? Or would you stay in Austin?" My answer was an emphatic "Absolutely in Austin!!"

Storm Drain Marking ~ Canyon Creek Earns City of Austin Credits

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Canyon Creek Community is taking seriously becoming a green neighbor! The City of Austin is challenging neighborhoods to educate their residents about pollution prevention. Canyon Creek has stepped up to the post and taken on the task to mark their storm drain outlets and is earning 10 points towards their distinction of becoming a green neighbor. The markers are placed on storm drain inlet filters to remind us that rainfall runoff can wash soil, yard waste, fertilizer, motor oil and other pollutants into our waterways. Great job residents! you are elevating our status by learning and exhibiting actions as a green neighbor. If your neighborhood would like to sponsor a storm drain making event go to: http:/www.cityofaustin.org/watershed/wq_stormdrain

Meet Dr. Susan C. King ~ Family Practice Physician

I've done a series of blogs as Dr. Susan King's office was under construction at 1907 Cypress Creek Rd. in Sun Chase Plaza II.  Her office is now completed.  She is located directly across from Cedar Park Middle School, and very close to Cedar Park High School, ACC Campus, Randall's and Lakeline Mall.  If you live in Volente Hills, Bella Vista, Twin Creeks, Deer Creek, Ranch Creek, Westside of Buttercup, Buttercup, Red Oak and surrounding communities you are a short distance to her office.  I've known Dr. King through her dad who is my friend and previous family physician since the early 1980's.  Dr. David King retired several years ago and I made a wonderful decision to continue with the King family of doctors.  I have been Dr. King's Realtor and have represented her in several home transactions as well as her current office condo. She is married, has two adorable children and is an avid runner.  If you're looking for a resourceful, caring doctor give her a call.  Please take a minute, play my video and meet her!