"No investment on Earth is so safe, so sure, so certain to enrich its owner as undeveloped realty. I always advise my friends to place their savings in realty near some growing city. There is no such savings bank anywhere."— Grover Cleveland, 24th President of the United States
Events
Archived page. The workshop schedule and event types below describe how URES ran while it was active; nothing on this page is upcoming.
Workshops
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 times per semester
4:20 PM - 6 PM
Location Varies (CBB 506, CBB 508, or MH 302)
At our workshops, we teach our students about the technical aspects of the industry, from basic terms to real estate financial modeling.
We also help to develop our members' interpersonal skills through networking & interview workshops.
Guest Speakers
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 times per semester
4:20 PM - 6 PM
Location Varies (CBB 506, CBB 508, or MH 302)
We bring in various industry professionals each semester from every corner of the industry to speak to students. They share their experiences and provide advice on how to break into the industry from college.
Past speakers have included property managers, appraisers, developers, brokers, acquisitions associates, private equity professionals, and entrepreneurs.
Commercial Real Estate Property Tours
Tentative
Time Varies
Location Varies
As an organization, we are able to go directly to developments, tour the property, & learn about the asset from a development/investment perspective.
URES have been fortunate to tour prominent developments & buildings in the Houston area, including 609 Main Street, Market Square Tower, the Arabella, and J.P. Morgan Chase Tower.
Professional Networking Events
Time Varies
Location Varies
We participate in local networking events hosted by prominent real estate organizations to gain industry knowledge and foster relationships with professionals.
URES members have been actively attending CCIM, CREW, NAIOP, and ULI events.
