⸺ MARKET LETTER • HOUSTON FIRST
The numbers
behind the move.
A compact, source-linked view of the market Rock Asset Holding is
entering, and the measured plan we are bringing with us.
- DATA UPDATED THROUGH 2025 / 2026 SOURCES
- COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FOCUS
- NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE
The management platform
A larger market
with momentum.
01 / WORKFORCE SIGNAL
HOUSTON-SUGAR LAND-BAYTOWN METRO EMPLOYMENT • AUGUST 2026 PRELIMINARY
SERIES
JOBS / PEOPLE
12-MONTH CHANGE
Total nonfarm jobs
3,495.3k
+1.3%
Construction
269.0k
+5.5%
Professional and business services
581.3k
+2.6%
Education and health services
476.4k
+1.3%
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Preliminary
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Values are preliminary where noted.
Rock Asset launch plan
Three acquisitions. Then expand.
We plan to start with three commercial real-estate acquisitions in Houston before expanding into other US markets.
01
Acquire three Houston CRE assets
Build the first local operating base.
02
Operate and learn
Use Rock Asset Management to deepen the edge.
03
Expand selectively
Enter additional US markets when the team and data support it.
02 / SOURCES AND CONTEXT
CHEVRON - 2024
HQ relocation to Houston
Official company announcement
GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIP • 202
Energy investment and HQ moves
Regional economic context
RICE KINDER INSTITUTE • 2024
Houston's energy transition
Research and survey context
Research first. Decide clearly.
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