LOS ANGELES-As other commercial real estate markets struggle with the cooling of the national economy, LA County's multifamily sector is still performing strongly.

HOUSTON-Schlumberger Omnes and the law firm of Gay & Reitz have sealed leases for new offices. One heads to Geoquest Center and the other to the Gemini Building in southeast Houston. In all, 24,340 sf has been taken.

LONG BEACH, CA-A multifamily complex here has secured $6-million in financing from Chicago-based Capri Capital. Rent rates in SoCal increased on average 12.5% over the last year, where occupancy is now at 98.1%

PALO ALTO, CA-In the face of an economic downturn, Credit First Suisse Boston's full service brokerage division has just opened an office. It's about client service, says CFSB, and clients need services in good times and bad.