HOUSTON-A nationwide pharmaceutical chain marks its Texas inroad with the acquisition of seven pharmacies in the Houston area. The Familymeds Group buyout is part of a 31-property portfolio that's been bought from Integrated Pharmacy Solutions.

PHOENIX-A Glendale apartment complex was been purchased by a local investment group for $884,000.

GREENWICH, CT-Greenwich Capital Markets reports that Carol Mathis, a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, has joined the firm as managing director and chief financial officer.

WHITE PLAINS-Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. has joined with Mexico developer Grupo Plan Planificacion SA de CV, to build a W Hotel property in Mexico City.