HOUSTON-A rental market slowdown could evolve into stagnation if building owners don't take heed of warning signs. No longer will market appreciation be the primary highway to prosperity.

HOUSTON-Sagging third quarter income doesn't dismay Comfort Systems USA, which is in the midst of a restructuring. The commercial HVAC supplier is closing some operations and selling off those deemed as non-strategic assets.

HOUSTON-The Morgan Group is poised to begin work on the 432-unit, the Estates at Memorial Heights, an in-fill project near Downtown. L.J. Melody has arranged a $40-million capitalization through Denver-based Amstar.

HOUSTON-Camden Property Trust expects to end the year on a high note, based on results from the third quarter. The FFO's up; revenues are too and so are occupancies--all positive signs that the tide is turning.

HOUSTON-Camden Property Trust expects to end the year on a high note, based on results from the third quarter. The FFO's up; revenues are too and so are occupancies--all positive signs that the tide is turning.

HOUSTON-An FHA reverse mortgage program is gearing up statewide, with senior citizens certain to benefit. It has taken more than a year, but the OK's in place and now it's time to educate the public about the rewards.

HOUSTON-Texas has an upper hand in the single-family housing market over other states, with Houston being one of the bright spots in a nationwide survey. Houston's single-family permits have jumped 5% this year.

HOUSTON-A recent survey tells investors to place their bets on the downtown instead of outlying areas and power centers. Houston ranks 17 out of 18 metro areas in the survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers and Lend Lease.