University Park

Casual Comfort: University Park Home Offers Relaxing Atmosphere, Great Upgrades

By Joanna England / March 9, 2018 /

Sure, the Park Cities is full of great houses. Some of them are extremely ornate and exceptionally luxurious, perfect for impressive entertaining. But rarely do we hear about the great, livable, easy-to-love houses that families crave. Full-featured and unfussy, this University Park listing from Travis-Lee Moore of Century 21 Nathan Grace Fine Homes and Estates…

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Proposed University Park Development Has Some Up In Arms

By Jon Anderson / October 18, 2016 /

As I’ve walked through University Park in recent weeks, I’ve seen the above sign crop up.  I’d already planned a column about these amateur protest signs.  After all, if you don’t know what they’re talking about, there’s no way to find out.  Kinda Marketing 101. And what are they talking about?  Demolition of Snider Plaza?…

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John and Debbie Tolleson List Volk Estates Mansion Where a Presidential Library Was Funded

By Candy Evans / June 24, 2016 /

We have a new Hot Property, a $39 million estate that is the newest luxury listing in town. It is certainly the most expensive property on the market in the Park Cities, and the sale will set soaring new records. There are guest and green houses, a pool, two spas, tennis and volleyball courts, a…

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University Park City Council Gives Blessing to Gerald J. Ford’s Greenhouse Gift to Wife

By Zachary Dickens / February 4, 2015 /

No matter what you’re thinking of getting your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day, you’re going to have to step up your gift-giving game if you’re going to compete with Gerald J. Ford. The namesake of SMU’s football stadium is giving his wife a 1,500-square-foot greenhouse that will be nearly 16 feet tall. We know this because…

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Want to Represent Your Neighborhood? First, You Have to Get Your Name on Ballot

By Zachary Dickens / January 28, 2015 /

One way to ensure that your property values stay high is to get involved in your community. For example, you could represent your neighborhood on the city council or school board. Of course, you’d have to convince your neighbors that you’re worthy of their votes. But that comes later. First, you need to get on…

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