Urban Southwest (USW), headquartered in Houston, and Dallas, TX, is an owner, investor, and manager specializing in value-add multifamily properties that can be purchased at significant discounts to replacement cost. It focuses on selected Sunbelt markets where strong economic and market fundamentals continue to offer opportunities for outstanding yields and returns.
The firm was founded in 2007 by Principals Julian Blum and Ben Weil, Previously, Messrs. Blum and Weil were partners in the firm of Americo Real Estate. Founded in 1997, Americo specialized in the redevelopment of multi-tenant industrial throughout the Dallas-Ft Worth Metroplex. The multifamily rental sector has led the U.S. real estate recovery the last four years and continues to provide the best returns of any real estate asset class.
The firm was founded in 2007 by Principals Julian Blum and Ben Weil, Previously, Messrs. Blum and Weil were partners in the firm of Americo Real Estate. Founded in 1997, Americo specialized in the redevelopment of multi-tenant industrial throughout the Dallas-Ft Worth Metroplex. The multifamily rental sector has led the U.S. real estate recovery the last four years and continues to provide the best returns of any real estate asset class.
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Cantera Apartments is conveniently located to shopping centers, dining, and entertainment in Southwest Houston, leasing 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Our community offers a playground, one block from elementary school in Alief School District, on Metro bus line, townhomes available, and swimming pool.
With a combined 60 years in the commercial real estate, the Principals of Urban Southwest have experienced every market cycle since 1980. Preservation of capital is always our first concern. Therefore, we focus on conservative transactions that offer low risk, yet the potential for very attractive returns.
Reviews (3)
Katherine Ramos
May 19, 2021
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I asked the office staff to fix my mail box at my apartment building, two days go and when i drove up today to I check my mail it’s still broken with my mail in it. I was walked over and knocked on the door to the management and asked why mail mailbox was opened and unfixed when I asked them to fix it two days ago and they told me they didn’t have the part and had to order it.
I asked the lady upfront how long it’s going take for the part to come in and she tells me “I don’t know.”
I responded with “So how long will my mail box stay open?” and she says “I don’t know however
I asked the lady upfront how long it’s going take for the part to come in and she tells me “I don’t know.”
I responded with “So how long will my mail box stay open?” and she says “I don’t know however
Jenny Cloonan
Feb 17, 2021
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Kim AndersonPatterson
Sep 02, 2019
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They rec’v 2 stars for their property manager. However, I was extremely unimpressed with their Trailing Vines location in Spring TX - upkeep and condition of the apartment/property. The apartments need extreme deep cleaning (to include air vents/carpet), remodeling, upgraded appliances and more. The buildings have an immediate need for infestation removal (pest control). My first impression was this was a place of “last chance” renters. The rent per month is completely outrageous for the condition of the units. The office manager was absolutely wonderful - unfortunately the overall management
