This article was originally published on my University Park Real Estate website under the title Elena's Children's Park in University Park TX. Elena’s Children’s Park, located in University Park, Texas, is a community area dedicated to anyone who has lost a child. The park was inspired by Mary Elena Franklin. Elena, who was born on September 4, 1993, was involved in a car accident and sadly passed away when she was just three years old. In order to share their memories of Elena and bring their community closer together, Elena’s parents decided to create something to honor her with. Elena loved to spend time outdoors, picking flowers and playing. For this reason, a community park seemed the natural choice when it came to honoring her memory. The creation of the Elena’s Children’s Park in... 03/07/2013

University Park Texas Home Sales were down 5% in December 2012 over the same month last year with 64 homes selling this month! For the year to date, overall home sales were at 931 homes sold, a 19% from last year. New University Park Texas Real Estate University Park Texas real estate listings experienced a -2% change for the same period last year with 49 homes listed this month. For the year to date, overall home listings underwent a -4% change with 1397 homes listed this year. Listings pending sales this month underwent a 6% change, with 35 homes contracted. Listings under contract for the year to date experienced a 20% change, with 937 homes under contract for this month. Click here for the full report. University Park Real Estate Register online for monthly updates on your city and ... 02/12/2013

If you are looking for a mortgage lender in University Park, there is a very important question that you have to ask yourself: Local University Park mortgage lender or big bank?  There are several factors that you have to look at when you determine what kind of lender you will use. There are advantages to using a local University Park mortgage lender and there are advantages to using big banks. You need to determine who is going to help you get the job done and who are the sharks. You will have to weigh the options and find out what works best for you and your situation.  Don't always look for the cheapest, because you get what you pay for. Dependability is a big key factor here. Can they and do they get their loans closed on time? How easy is it to get a hold of them on the phone or th... 01/27/2013

Training your body and your mind are important aspects of growing up as a child and growing personally and professionaly as an adult. Studies show that healthier living is happier living as exercise has been proven to release endorphines that releive stress, reduce or eliminate depression, give you more energy, and generally make you a happier human being. The Park Cities YMCA in University Park can provide all of this and more.  Youth and adult development are important to the Park Cities YMCA. They offer various classes and camps such as conflict resolution, leadership camp, character building, and more. Your child can learn how to swim or ride a bike here and they even have special day camps for children with special needs.  Would you like to send your children to the Park Cities YMC... 01/21/2013

A big part of being a Park Cities REALTOR® is giving back to the community that we serve. Through my affiliation with Keller Williams, every year offices around the nation shut down for a full day to give back to the community. "Give where you Live" is the motto of Keller Williams "RED Day." One day a year is simply not enough though. In the Dallas area, there are so many unfortunate people that need assistance that one day a year cannot even begin to make a dent in what happens every single day in our community.  With this in mind, I founded the idea for "Homes For Children's." While I have not yet gone through the steps to make this an official non-profit organization, it will be happening this year. The idea behind Homes For Children's is to give us the ability to give back to the co... 01/17/2013

I love my job. Yes, it can be frustrating at times. It can be a lot of hard work. It can interfere with family time. It can ruin a good Sunday in front of the tube watching football. But being a Park Cities Dallas real estate agent can be fun too.  One of the funnest things that I get to do is visit some of the most expensive homes in University Park and Highland Park. These homes are gorgeous and have some of the best furniture, staging, decorations, and architectural details in the world. Most people will never be able to see what the inside of $19 million dollar home looks like, but I get to.  Sure, you can take a look at the pictures and marvel in awe at the homes, but visiting the home in person, walking up the beautiful stair cases, going into a wine cellar that is bigger than mos... 12/31/2012

Looking for homes for sale in Caruth Hills in University Park, TX? Click here for loads of MLS listings, photos, prices and much more. To arrange a showing, call 972-292-7150. University Park TX delivers the best properties for sale here in north Texas and Caruth Hills is a subdivision worth examining. A vast assortment of styles as well as amenities at various price points can be available in Caruth Hills which is good since it appeals to a sizable range of probable buyers. Simply click on the hyperlinks listed below to narrow your search results for Caruth Hills homes. Should you have any questions, need additional information or would like to plan a showing, call (972) 292-7150 or contact us and make sure you provide the MLS number in the description field. Caruth Hills homes provide... 11/17/2011

Searching for homes for sale in University Heights near University Park, TX? Click here for dozens of MLS listings, pictures, prices and even more. To schedule a showing, call 972-292-7150. It is best to take a look at University Heights properties for sale positioned in University Park TX. This specific subdivision has some really nice alternatives. A extensive choice of styles plus features at varying price points can be acquired in University Heights which is very good since it is of interest to a sizable number of prospective buyers. Explore homes in University Heights by simply clicking on a few of the links below. If you have any questions, need more details or would like to arrange a showing, please call (972) 292-7150 or email us and be sure you include the MLS number(s) inside ... 11/14/2011

The sold volume of homes declined from $28.5 million in February 2010 to $12.3 million in February 2011, or a drop of 56.7%. The median sales price also decreased from $1,625,000 to $844,500. Homes sold in February 2011 were on the market for fewer days before selling when compared to February 2010. Homes in the $1-$2 million range were on the market for 201 days before selling in February 2010 and 125 days in February 2011. Homes in University Park were able to sell for about the same percentage of their list price in February 2010 and February 2011. Homes priced between $500,000 and $1 million made up only 20% of home sales in February 2010. The same price range made up 66.7% of sales in February 2011. In University Park, 26.7% of home sales in February 2010 were homes priced over $2 ... 03/24/2011

When compared to January of 2010, University Park saw a decrease in the sold volume of homes, down around $2 million. University Park had 7 sales with a median price of $740,000 in January of 2011. Homes in University Park were on the market fewer days in 2011 compared to 2010 in the $500,000-$1,000,000 price range. Homes in the $1-$2 million price range were on the market longer in January 2011 compared to January 2010, up from 44 to 221. Homes from $1-$3 million sold for 100% of their list price in January 2011, while homes from $500,000-$1 million sold for 94.2% of their listing price. A majority of homes sold in University Park in January 2011 were in the $500,000-$1,000,000 range, making up 71.4% of home sales. This was up slightly from January of 2010 where homes in this price ran... 02/17/2011

If you are looking for new residential construction in University Park, TX and the DFW Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex area, you've come to the right place. Click on the link for a list of New Homes in University Park, TX. Please be advised new construction has slowed significantly in the past couple of years. There are often very few spec homes built by builders, so often you will need to start the process from the ground up. Many areas like Addison, Flower Mound, and Plano have very few new residential developments due to space constraints. Lots of people like to shop for new homes on their own. My advice is to STOP, call Bruce Lynn, Your Realtor with Keller Williams Realty first at 214-675-6992 and bring me with you on the VERY 1st visit to the builder. You will save time, money, and ... 01/24/2011

The total volume of homes sold in University Park increased by 24.1% from 2009 to 2010, or from $253.8 million in 2009 to $334.3 million in 2010. The average number of days on market remained almost unchanged for homes under $2 million between 2009 and 2010, while homes in the $3 million and $5 million range were on the market for much longer before selling in 2010 when compared to 2009. In 2009, almost 50% of homes sold were in the $1 range and 42% in the $2 million range with very few homes making up part of the rest sales. In 2010, 10% of sales were homes under $500,000, and the market share of homes in the $1 and $2 million range dropped to 32% each. Homes over 3 million made up 12% of the market share in 2010. The list price as a percentage of sales price decreased from 15.7% in 20... 01/12/2011

The number of home sales in November 2010 increased slightly from November 2009- from 22 to 25 homes sold. The median sales price also increased from $999,500 to $1,050,000 in November 2010. Homes priced under $500,000 were on the market longer in November 2010 compared to November 2009. However, homes over $500,000 were on the market for fewer days before selling in November 2010. Homes priced under $500,000 were able to sell for a greater percentage of their list price in November 2010 as compared to November 2009, and homes over $500,000 sold for a lower percentage of their list price. Almost all homes sold in University Park were priced between $500,000 and $2,000,000- making up 88% of all sales in November 2010. If you would like any more information about moving to the University ... 12/15/2010

In residential real estate transactions, sellers commonly take pains to interview and to select a Realtor. They will talk to friends, get referrals, ask for references, and generally interview prospects. Buyers, on the other hand, tend to just respond to an ad, as if "University Park homes for sale" tells them anything they need to know about the professional with whom they will be doing business. By the way, University Park is a leading suburb surrounding Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. What Real Estate Homes For Sale Ads Don't Tell You Let's continue this example... that advertisement for homes for sale in University Park, will most likely contain a nice set of photos, a brief summary of the property's major amenities, and a stated asking price. Certainly, those things... 12/01/2010

The number of homes sold in University Park remained almost unchanged between October 2009 and October 2010, but the median sales price fell from $922,500 to $760,000. Homes were on the market longer in October 2010 when compared to October 2009. Houses in University Park were sold for a lower percentage of their list price in October 2010. The most significant difference was in homes priced from $1 to $2 million. In October 2010 homes in the $1-2 million range sold for 92.9% of their list price. They sold for 96.3% of their list price in October 2009 (a drop of 3.4%). All sales in University Park were in the $500,000 to $2,000,000 price range in October 2009, while 13.3% of home sales in October 2010 were under $500,000. For more information about the University Park area- www.HomesPri... 11/11/2010

When you are looking for a new home, be sure not to miss University Park, Dallas, TX realty. There are several beautiful homes to choose from in this neighborhood, and you will surely enjoy the astonishing attractions you can discover In Dallas. Dallas is home to many wonderful and interesting things. Shoppers will enjoy the abundance of shops near University Park, such as Northpark Center, Highland Park Village and Mockingbird Station. You may also want to admire the beauty of the Dallas World Aquarium and Zoological Gardens. The rare species of plants and the endangered breed of animals will certainly charm you. The Dallas Museum of Art is also a great place to be. You will undoubtedly adore the exquisite exhibits. Take a look at these great homes for sale today. 10/26/2010

If you are thinking about leasing or renting a home in the University Park, TX area, you’ve come to the right place. Here you can search for all homes currently available for lease. We lease and rent homes anywhere in the DFW Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex area, please give Bruce a call at 214-675-6992 or drop me an email at rb@teamlynn.com if you don’t see what you need here. We can walk you through the entire process step by step. You always want an experienced realtor to help you with these transactions. This service is typically FREE for tenants, as it is normal for the landlords to pay our fees. We’ll save you lots and lots of time versus calling each number and setting up individual appointments at each home. We can show you homes listed by any real estate company. Here are the best ... 10/15/2010

If you are thinking about leasing or renting a home in the University Park, TX area, you’ve come to the right place. Here you can search for all homes currently available for lease. We lease and rent homes anywhere in the DFW Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex area, please give Bruce a call at 214-675-6992 or drop me an email at rb@teamlynn.com if you don’t see what you need here. We can walk you through the entire process step by step. You always want an experienced realtor to help you with these transactions. This service is typically FREE for tenants, as it is normal for the landlords to pay our fees. We’ll save you lots and lots of time versus calling each number and setting up individual appointments at each home. We can show you homes listed by any real estate company.   Here are the bes... 10/05/2010

New Short Sale & Pre Foreclosures in University Park - Dallas County - 75025,75225 100% Free Search - CLICK HERE TO INSTANTLY VIEW HOMES University Park is a city in Dallas County, Texas, United States, and a inner suburb of Dallas. The population was 23,324 at the 2000 census. The city is home to Southern Methodist University. Like its neighbor, Highland Park, it is a city partially surrounded by the municipality of Dallas. Together, Highland Park and University Park form the Park Cities, an enclave of Dallas. Addresses in University Park use "Dallas, Texas" as the city designation; addresses do not have "University Park, Texas" designations. University Park is served by the Highland Park Independent School District. University Park is served by McCulloch Intermediate School and Highl... 08/19/2010

The City of University Park Texas is now taking more interest in how we're using our Pods, no not iPods but the portable storage devices (PODS). Pods are basically a large secured storage container homeowners can rent and have delivered to their home to help with a move or the temporary storage of household items and which residents are allowed to use in their front yard or driveways. Over the past five years the City of University Park has enforced regulations on the placement and monitored the length of time residents can house these popular and widely used portable devices. However, the City's Zoning Ordinance limits the placement of these PODS in the front yard to only one week.  Other parts of the City's Ordinance state that Pods cannot block sidewalks and cannot be placed within s... 07/21/2010