where we work
The Rio Grande Valley
From South Padre Island to Roma, Texas—and every community in between—the Rio Grande Valley is our market.
Spanning Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties, the Rio Grande Valley is a dynamic, interconnected South Texas region of more than 1.4 million people, strategically positioned along the U.S.–Mexico border.
The region is connected to national and international markets through an extensive transportation network that includes international bridges, the deepwater Port of Brownsville, the Port of Harlingen, international airports, rail infrastructure, and major highway corridors. Together, these assets support cross-border commerce, manufacturing, logistics, retail, tourism, agriculture, and continued real estate development.
A Young, Bilingual & Growing Workforce
One of the Rio Grande Valley’s greatest competitive advantages is its people. With an average age of approximately 29, the RGV has a young and growing workforce, with English and Spanish spoken throughout the region—an important advantage for businesses operating in both U.S. and Mexican markets.
The region’s workforce pipeline continues to expand through major higher-education and technical institutions, including The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), Texas A&M University, Our Lady of the Lake University, South Texas College, and Texas State Technical College (TSTC). These institutions are helping prepare the next generation of professionals, technicians, healthcare workers, entrepreneurs, and skilled tradespeople needed to support the Valley’s continued economic growth.
More Than a Border Economy
The Rio Grande Valley’s economy extends well beyond international trade. Healthcare, education, manufacturing, logistics, retail, construction, agriculture, hospitality, and tourism all contribute to the region’s economic base.
South Padre Island, the Gulf Coast, the Laguna Madre, the Rio Grande, wildlife refuges, state parks, and internationally recognized birding destinations also make South Texas a significant destination for nature and outdoor tourism, generating substantial economic activity throughout the region.
From South Padre Island and Brownsville to Harlingen, McAllen, Pharr, Edinburg, Mission, Rio Grande City, and Roma, each community contributes to the strength of a larger regional economy.
For commercial real estate, understanding those connections matters. Population growth, infrastructure, workforce, international commerce, education, tourism, and development patterns all influence where businesses locate, where capital is invested, and where the next opportunities emerge.
We don’t simply work in the Rio Grande Valley. We understand how the entire region works together.