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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549



                                   FORM 10-Q



   [X]  QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
              ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
                                                ------------------



                        Commission File Number 0-10503
                                               -------



                     CONTINENTAL MORTGAGE AND EQUITY TRUST
            ------------------------------------------------------
            (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)



                 California                                 94-2738844
       -------------------------------                  -------------------
       (State or Other Jurisdiction of                  (I.R.S. Employer
       Incorporation or Organization)                   Identification No.)



       10670 North Central Expressway, Suite 300, Dallas, TX    75231
       -----------------------------------------------------------------
       (Address of Principal Executive Offices)               (Zip Code)


                                (214) 692-4700
                        -------------------------------
                        (Registrant's Telephone Number,
                             Including Area Code)


Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  X  No
                                       ---    ---



Shares of Beneficial Interest,
        no par value                                        4,024,596
------------------------------                 ---------------------------------
          (Class)                              (Outstanding at October 29, 1999)

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                         PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION



ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
-----------------------------

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have not been audited by
independent certified public accountants, but in the opinion of the management
of Continental Mortgage and Equity Trust (the "Trust"), all adjustments
(consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of
consolidated results of operations, consolidated financial position and
consolidated cash flows at the dates and for the periods indicated, have been
included.



                     CONTINENTAL MORTGAGE AND EQUITY TRUST
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                       September 30,  December 31,
                                                           1999           1998
                                                       ------------   ------------
                                                          (dollars in thousands)
<S>                                                    <C>            <C>
                                    Assets
                                    ------

Notes and interest receivable
 Performing..........................................      $    649       $  2,069
 Nonperforming.......................................             -          1,557
                                                           --------       --------
                                                                649          3,626

Less - allowance for estimated losses................          (250)          (250)
                                                           --------       --------
                                                                399          3,376

Foreclosed real estate held for sale, net of
 accumulated depreciation ($608 in 1999 and $698
 in 1998)............................................         2,830          3,325

Real estate held for investment, net of accumulated
 depreciation ($29,637 in 1999 and $25,590 in 1998)         278,926        294,227
Investment in marketable equity securities of
 affiliate, at market................................        14,109         14,417
Cash and cash equivalents............................         3,965          2,156
Other assets (including $4,493 in 1999 and $1,251
 in 1998 from affiliates)............................        18,465         16,287
                                                           --------       --------
                                                           $318,694       $333,788
                                                           ========       ========
</TABLE>


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial
Statements.

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                     CONTINENTAL MORTGAGE AND EQUITY TRUST
                    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - Continued

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    September 30, December 31,
                                                        1999          1998
                                                    ------------- ------------
                                                     (dollars in thousands)
<S>                                                 <C>           <C>
        Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
        ------------------------------------

Liabilities
Notes and interest payable..........................    $ 219,278    $ 233,693
Other liabilities (including $52 in 1999 and
 $1,295 in 1998 to affiliates)......................       12,006       12,742
                                                        ---------    ---------
                                                          231,284      246,435

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders' equity
Shares of Beneficial Interest, no par value;
 authorized shares, unlimited; issued and out-
 standing, 4,023,467 shares in 1999 and 4,021,181
 shares in 1998.....................................        8,058        8,054
Paid-in capital.....................................      257,121      257,093
Accumulated distributions in excess of accumulated
 earnings...........................................     (190,520)    (190,906)
Net unrealized gains on marketable equity
 securities.........................................       12,751       13,112
                                                        ---------    ---------

                                                           87,410       87,353
                                                        ---------    ---------

                                                        $ 318,694    $ 333,788
                                                        =========    =========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial
Statements.

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                     CONTINENTAL MORTGAGE AND EQUITY TRUST
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                   For the Three Months           For the Nine Months
                                   Ended September 30,            Ended September 30,
                                  -----------------------       ------------------------
                                     1999         1998             1999          1998
                                  ----------   ----------       ----------   -----------
                                        (dollars in thousands, except per share)
<S>                               <C>          <C>             <C>              <C>
Revenue
  Rents.........................  $   15,872   $   16,539       $   49,764   $    47,287
 Interest and other income......         191          168              316           539
                                  ----------   ----------       ----------   -----------
                                      16,063       16,707           50,080        47,826

Expenses
  Property operations...........       9,743       10,202           28,849        27,636
  Interest......................       5,032        5,777           15,832        15,934
  Depreciation..................       1,986        2,005            6,073         6,074
  Advisory fee to affiliate.....         582          632            1,826         1,838
  Net income fee to affiliate.           (64)        (140)             178            58
 General and administrative.....         531          504            1,893         1,643
                                  ----------   ----------       ----------   -----------
                                      17,810       18,980           54,651        53,183
                                  ----------   ----------       ----------   -----------

(Loss) from operations..........      (1,747)      (2,273)          (4,571)       (5,357)

Equity in income of
  partnerships..................         53            38              164           108
Gain on sale of real estate.....        917           454            6,600         5,916
                                  ----------   ----------       ----------   -----------

Net income (loss)...............  $     (777)  $   (1,781)      $    2,193   $       667
                                  ==========   ==========       ==========   ===========

Earnings per share

  Net income (loss).............  $     (.19)  $     (.44)      $      .55   $       .17
                                  ==========   ==========       ==========   ===========

Weighted average shares of
  beneficial interest used in
  computing earnings per share     4,023,393    4,012,507        4,022,199     4,011,072
                                  ==========   ==========       ==========   ===========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial
Statements.

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                     CONTINENTAL MORTGAGE AND EQUITY TRUST
                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                                          Accumulated
                                                      Shares of                         Distributions   Accumulated
                                                  Beneficial Interest                    in Excess of      Other
                                              ---------------------------    Paid-in     Accumulated   Comprehensive  Shareholders'
                                                  Shares        Amount       Capital      Earnings        Income          Equity
                                              -------------  ------------  -----------  -------------  -------------  -------------
                                                                    (dollars in thousands, except per share)
<S>                                           <C>            <C>           <C>          <C>            <C>            <C>

Balance, January 1, 1999.....................     4,021,181  $      8,054  $   257,093  $    (190,906) $      13,112  $      87,353

Comprehensive Income

 Net income..................................             -             -            -          2,193              -          2,193

 Unrealized (losses) on marketable equity
  securities.................................             -             -            -              -           (361)          (361)
                                                                                                                      -------------
                                                                                                                              1,832
Shares of beneficial
 interest sold under dividend reinvestment
 plan........................................         2,288             4           28              -              -             32

Fractional shares of beneficial interest
 acquired....................................           (2)             -            -              -              -              -

Distributions ($.45 per share)...............             -             -            -         (1,807)             -         (1,807)
                                              -------------  ------------  -----------  -------------  -------------  -------------
Balance, September 30, 1999..................     4,023,467  $      8,058  $   257,121  $    (190,520) $      12,751  $      87,410
                                              =============  ============  ===========  =============  =============  =============
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial
Statements.

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                     CONTINENTAL MORTGAGE AND EQUITY TRUST
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                        For the Nine Months
                                                        Ended September 30,
                                                       ---------------------
                                                          1999        1998
                                                       ---------   ---------
                                                       (dollars in thousands)

<S>                                                    <C>         <C>
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
   Rents collected.................................... $  49,881   $  47,246
   Interest collected.................................       154         384
   Interest paid......................................   (15,051)    (14,773)
   Payments for property operations...................   (26,471)    (28,070)
   General and administrative expenses paid...........    (1,840)     (1,569)
   Advisory and net income fee paid to affiliate......    (1,087)     (2,146)
   Distributions from partnerships' operating cash
    flow..............................................       134          80
   Other..............................................    (1,376)        (77)
                                                       ---------   ---------
     Net cash provided by operating activities........     4,344       1,075


Cash Flows from Investing Activities
   Acquisition of real estate.........................      (273)    (46,917)
   Real estate improvements...........................    (6,288)     (4,345)
   Proceeds from sale of real estate..................    27,481      22,156
   Sale of notes receivable...........................     1,452         304
   Collections on notes receivable....................        45         375
   Deposits on pending acquisitions and financings....      (441)        (77)
   Deferred financing costs...........................      (970)     (2,147)
   Deferred costs on approved merger..................      (166)       (440)
                                                       ---------   ---------
     Net cash provided by (used in) investing
      activities......................................    20,840     (31,091)


Cash Flows from Financing Activities
   Distributions to shareholders......................    (1,807)     (1,804)
   Proceeds from notes payable and margin borrowings      25,549      62,844
   Payments on notes payable and margin borrowings....   (43,056)    (27,835)
   Advances to affiliates.............................    (4,093)     (1,812)
   Repurchase of shares of beneficial interest........         -        (240)
   Shares of beneficial interest sold under dividend
    reinvestment plan.................................        32         172
                                                       ---------   ---------
     Net cash provided by (used in) financing
      activities......................................   (23,375)     31,325
                                                       ---------   ---------


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents.............     1,809       1,309

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period........     2,156       3,088
                                                       ---------   ---------

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period.............. $   3,965   $   4,397
                                                       =========   =========

</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial
Statements.

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                     CONTINENTAL MORTGAGE AND EQUITY TRUST
               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - Continued

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                        For the Nine Months
                                                        Ended September 30,
                                                       ---------------------
                                                          1999        1998
                                                       ---------   ---------
                                                       (dollars in thousands)
<S>                                                     <C>         <C>
Reconciliation of net income to net cash
   provided by operating activities
Net income..........................................     $ 2,193     $   667
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
  provided by operating activities
 Depreciation.......................................       6,073       6,074
 Gain on sale of real estate........................      (6,600)     (5,916)
 (Increase) decrease in interest receivable.........          19         (82)
 Decrease in other assets...........................       1,952       1,918
 Increase (decrease) in other liabilities...........         853      (1,590)
 Increase (decrease) in interest payable............        (116)         32
 Distributions from partnerships' operating cash
  flow..............................................         134          80
 Equity in (income) of partnerships.................        (164)       (108)
                                                         -------     -------

      Net cash provided by operating activities.....     $ 4,344     $ 1,075
                                                         =======     =======
Noncash investing and financing activities
 Notes payable from acquisition of real estate......     $ 2,700     $     -

 Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable equity
  securities........................................        (361)        477

 Note receivable from sale of real estate...........           -         467
</TABLE>


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial
Statements.

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                     CONTINENTAL MORTGAGE AND EQUITY TRUST
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



NOTE 1.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION
------------------------------

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial
information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation
S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes
required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial
statements.  Operating results for the nine month period ended September 30,
1999, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the
year ending December 31, 1999.  Dollar amounts in tables are in thousands.  For
further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes
thereto included in the Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1998 ("1998 Form 10-K").

NOTE 2.  MORTGAGE NOTES RECEIVABLE
----------------------------------

In February 1999, the Trust sold, to the underlying lienholder, its mortgage
note receivable secured by the Cypress Creek Office Building in Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida, for $1.6 million, receiving net cash of $111,000 after paying off $1.4
million in mortgage debt and the payment of various closing costs.  The
purchaser has no recourse to the Trust if the note should not be collected in
full.  A gain of $152,000 was recognized on the sale.

In February 1996, the Trust funded a $1.5 million second lien mortgage secured
by the Signature Athletic Club Building in Dallas, Texas.  The note matured in
October 1998.  The Trust had also guaranteed the underlying first lien mortgage
secured by the property, which also matured in October 1998.  The Trust ceased
recognizing interest income on the note in June 1996.  In February 1999, the
Trust obtained ownership of the partnership that owns the property.  The
partnership refinanced the property in the amount $2.7 million, receiving no net
cash after paying off the matured $2.6 million first lien and the payment of
various closing costs.  The new mortgage bears interest at 8.5% per annum,
requires monthly payments of principal and interest of $23,000 and matures in
February 2004.  The Trust incurred no loss as the fair value of the property
exceeded the carrying value of the Trust's note receivable and assumed first
lien mortgage.  The property is included in real estate held for investment in
the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.

NOTE 3.  REAL ESTATE
--------------------

In January 1999, the Trust purchased a ground lease under the 1010 Common Office
Building in New Orleans, Louisiana, for $273,000 in cash, including a real
estate brokerage commission of $10,000 paid to Carmel Realty, Inc. ("Carmel
Realty"), an affiliate of Basic Capital Management, Inc. ("BCM"), the Trust's
advisor, and an acquisition fee of $3,000 paid to BCM.

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                     CONTINENTAL MORTGAGE AND EQUITY TRUST
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)


NOTE 3.  REAL ESTATE (Continued)
--------------------

In April 1999, the Trust sold the 74,000 sq. ft. 3400 Carlisle Office Building
in Dallas, Texas, for $6.1 million, receiving net cash of $1.1 million after
paying off $4.6 million in mortgage debt, including a $166,000 prepayment
penalty, and the payment of various closing costs, including a real estate
brokerage commission of $193,000 to Carmel Realty.  A gain of $48,000 was
recognized on the sale.

In May 1999, the Trust sold the 104,001 sq. ft. Hampton Court Office Building in
Dallas, Texas, for $11.3 million, receiving net cash of $5.6 million after
paying off $6.2 million in mortgage debt, including a $252,000 prepayment
penalty, and the payment of various closing costs, including a real estate
brokerage commission of $281,000 to Carmel Realty.  A gain of $2.3 million was
recognized on the sale.

In June 1999, the Trust sold the 57 unit Pierce Tower Apartments in Denver,
Colorado, for $3.8 million, receiving net cash of $1.5 million after paying off
$1.9 million in mortgage debt, including a $20,000 prepayment penalty, and the
payment of various closing costs, including a real estate brokerage commission
of $133,000 to Carmel Realty.  A gain of $1.0 million was recognized on the
sale.

Also in June 1999, the Trust sold the 208,386 sq. ft. Northgate Industrial
Warehouse in Marietta, Georgia, for $6.7 million, receiving net cash of $1.9
million after the payment of various closing costs, including a real estate
brokerage commission of $205,000 to Carmel Realty, and the purchaser's
assumption of $4.6 million in mortgage debt. A gain of $2.2 million was
recognized on the sale.

In September 1999, the Trust sold the 64 unit Shadowridge Apartments in Rock
Springs, Wyoming, for $1.5 million, receiving net cash of $1.4 million after the
payment of various closing costs, including a real estate brokerage commission
of $60,000 to Carmel Realty.  A gain of $917,000 was recognized on the sale.

NOTE 4.  NOTES PAYABLE
----------------------

In March 1999, the Trust refinanced the mortgage debt secured by the 99 unit
Eagle Rock Apartments in Los Angeles, California, in the amount of $3.3 million,
paying net cash of $83,000 to pay off $3.3 million in mortgage debt and the
payment of various closing costs, including a mortgage brokerage and equity
refinancing fee of $33,000 to BCM.  The new mortgage bears interest at 7.33% per
annum, requires monthly payments of principal and interest of $22,609 and
matures in April 2009.

Also in March 1999, the Trust refinanced the mortgage debt secured by the 240
unit Trails of Windfern Apartments in Houston, Texas, in the amount of $3.8
million, receiving net cash of $414,000 after paying off $3.3 million in
mortgage debt and the payment of various closing costs, including a mortgage
brokerage and equity refinancing fee of $38,000 to

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                     CONTINENTAL MORTGAGE AND EQUITY TRUST
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)


NOTE 4.  NOTES PAYABLE (Continued)
----------------------

BCM.  The new mortgage bears interest at 7.23% per annum, requires monthly
payments of principal and interest of $25,871 and matures in April 2009.

Further in March 1999, the Trust refinanced the mortgage debt secured by the 168
unit Ashley Crest Apartments in Houston, Texas, in the amount of $2.9 million,
receiving net cash of $54,000 after paying off $2.6 million in mortgage debt and
the payment of various closing costs, including a mortgage brokerage and equity
refinancing fee of $29,000 to BCM.  The new mortgage bears interest at 7.12% per
annum, requires monthly payments of principal and interest of $19,191 and
matures in April 2009.

In April 1999, the Trust refinanced the mortgage debt secured by the 63,504 sq.
ft. Brookfield Corporate Center in Chantilly, Virginia, in the amount of $2.9
million, receiving net cash of $62,000 after paying off $2.7 million in mortgage
debt and the payment of various costs, including a mortgage brokerage and equity
refinancing fee of $29,000 to BCM.  The new mortgage bears interest at 7.71% per
annum, requires monthly payments of principal and interest of $21,678 and
matures in May 2009.

Also in April 1999, the Trust refinanced the mortgage debt secured by the 166
unit Fountain Lake Apartments in Texas City, Texas, in the amount of $2.6
million, receiving net cash of $89,000 after paying off $2.4 million in mortgage
debt and the payment of various closing costs, including a mortgage brokerage
and equity refinancing fee of $26,000 to BCM.  The new mortgage bears interest
at 7.56% per annum, requires monthly payments of principal and interest of
$19,018 and matures in May 2002.

In June 1999, the Trust refinanced the mortgage debt secured by the 190 unit El
Chaparral Apartments in San Antonio, Texas, in the amount of $4.3 million,
receiving net cash of $1.5 million after paying off $2.6 million in mortgage
debt and the payment of various closing costs, including a mortgage brokerage
and equity refinancing fee of $43,000 to BCM.  The new mortgage bears interest
at 8.0% per annum, requires monthly payments of principal and interest of
$31,405 and matures in July 2009.

In September 1999, the Trust refinanced the mortgage debt secured by the 178
unit Parkwood Knoll Apartments in San Bernadino, California, in the amount of
$5.5 million, receiving net cash of $595,000 after paying off $4.8 million in
mortgage debt and the payment of various closing costs, including a mortgage
brokerage and equity refinancing fee of $55,000 to BCM.  The new mortgage bears
interest at a variable rate, currently 8.75% per annum, requires monthly
payments of principal and interest and matures in September 2006.

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                     CONTINENTAL MORTGAGE AND EQUITY TRUST
                     -------------------------------------
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)


NOTE 5.  OPERATING SEGMENTS
---------------------------

Significant differences among the accounting policies of the Trust's operating
segments as compared to the Trust's consolidated financial statements
principally involve the calculation and allocation of general and administrative
expenses.  Management evaluates the performance of each of the operating
segments and allocates resources to them based on their operating income and
cash flow.  The Trust based reconciliation of expenses that are not reflected in
the segments is $1.9 million and $1.6 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively, of general and administrative
expenses.  There are no intersegment revenues and expenses and the Trust
conducts all of its business within the United States.

Presented below is the operating income of each of the Trust's reportable
operating segments for the nine months ended September 30, and each segment's
assets at September 30.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                           Commercial
  1999                            Land     Properties  Apartments   Total
--------                       ----------  ----------  ----------  --------
<S>                            <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
Rents........................  $        9  $   21,373  $   28,382  $ 49,764
Property operating expenses..         128      12,549      16,172    28,849
                               ----------  ----------  ----------  --------
Operating income (loss)......  $     (119) $    8,824  $   12,210  $ 20,915
                               ==========  ==========  ==========  ========

Depreciation.................  $        -    $  3,423    $  2,650  $  6,073
Interest on debt.............       1,235       7,049       7,392    15,676
Real estate improvements.....           -       6,149         139     6,288
Assets.......................      26,240     133,373     122,143   281,756

<CAPTION>

Property sales:
                                           Commercial
                                           Properties  Apartments   Total
                                           ----------  ----------  --------
<S>                                        <C>         <C>         <C>
 Sales price.................              $   24,162  $    5,250  $ 29,412
 Cost of sales...............                  19,632       3,332    22,964
                                           ----------  ----------  --------
 Gain on sales...............              $    4,530  $    1,918  $  6,448
                                           ==========  ==========  ========

<CAPTION>

                                           Commercial
  1998                            Land     Properties  Apartments   Total
--------                       ----------  ----------  ----------  --------
<S>                            <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
Rents........................  $        5  $   20,063  $   27,219  $ 47,287
                               ----------  ----------  ----------  --------
Property operating expenses..          96      10,639      16,686    27,421
                               ----------  ----------  ----------  --------
Operating income (loss)......  $      (91) $    9,424  $   10,533  $ 19,866
                               ==========  ==========  ==========  ========

Depreciation.................  $        -  $    3,560  $    2,514  $  6,074
Interest on debt.............         810       7,737       7,179    15,726
Real estate improvements.....           -       3,433         912     4,345
Assets.......................      27,933     137,732     128,171   293,836

<CAPTION>
Property sales:
                                           Commercial
                                           Properties  Apartments   Total
                                           ----------  ----------  --------
<S>                                        <C>         <C>         <C>
Sales price..................              $   11,435  $   12,125  $ 23,560
Cost of sales................                  11,136       6,508    17,644
                                           ----------  ----------  --------
Gain on sales................              $      299  $    5,617  $  5,916
                                           ==========  ==========  ========
</TABLE>

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                     CONTINENTAL MORTGAGE AND EQUITY TRUST
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)


NOTE 6.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
--------------------------------------

The Trust is involved in various lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of
business.  Management of the Trust is of the opinion that the outcome of these
lawsuits would have no material impact on the Trust's financial condition,
results of operations or liquidity.

NOTE 7.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
--------------------------

In October 1999, the Trust obtained second lien financing secured by the 160
unit Oak Run Apartments in Pasadena, Texas, in the amount of $2.1 million,
receiving net cash of $1.8 million after the funding of required escrows and the
payment of various closing costs, including a mortgage brokerage and equity
refinancing fee of $19,000 to BCM.  The second lien mortgage bears interest at
8.125% per annum, requires monthly payments of principal and interest of $14,520
and matures in October 2004.

                           -------------------------


ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
         ---------------------

Introduction
------------

The Trust invests in real estate through direct ownership and partnerships and
invests in mortgage loans, including first, wraparound and junior mortgage
loans.  The Trust was organized on August 27, 1980, and commenced operations on
December 3, 1980.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
-------------------------------

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $4.0 million at September 30, 1999, compared
to $2.2 million at December 31, 1998.  The principal reasons for the increase in
cash are discussed in the paragraphs below.

The Trust's principal sources of cash have been and will continue to be property
operations, proceeds from property sales and borrowings. Management expects that
net cash provided by operating activities and from external sources, such as
property sales, financings and refinancings, will be sufficient to meet the
Trust's various cash needs during the remainder of 1999, including, but not
limited to, debt service obligations, shareholder distributions and property
maintenance and improvements.

The Trust's cash flow from property operations (rents collected less payments
for expenses applicable to rental income) increased to $23.4 million in the nine
months ended September 30, 1999, from $19.2 million in the nine months ended
September 30, 1998. Of this net increase, $649,000 was due to the acquisition of
three income producing properties

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
         ---------------------

Liquidity and Capital Resources (Continued)
-------------------------------

in 1998 and one in 1999, $800,000 was due to a tenant lease buyout, $1.6 million
was due to the payment in 1998 of expenses accrued at December 31, 1997, and
$2.5 million was due to increased occupancy at the Trust's commercial and
residential properties.  The increase was partially offset by a decrease of $1.3
million due to the sale of three commercial properties and two apartments in
1999 and three commercial properties and an apartment in 1998.  Management
believes that this trend of increasing cash flow from property operations will
continue as it benefits from the properties purchased in 1998 and 1999 and
assuming the economy remains stable or improves.

Interest collected on mortgage notes receivable decreased to $71,000 in 1999
from $193,000 in 1998.  The decrease was primarily due to the collection of two
notes receivable in 1998 and the sale of five notes receivable in 1998 and one
note receivable in 1999.  Miscellaneous interest income collected decreased to
$83,000 in 1999 from $191,000 in 1998 due to a decrease in short-term
investments.  Interest is expected to continue to decrease as a source of cash
as the Trust has determined that generally, it will not actively seek to
originate new mortgage loans other than those resulting from the Trust providing
purchase money financing in connection with a property sale.

Interest paid increased to $15.1 million in 1999 from $14.8 million in 1998.
This increase was primarily attributable to interest paid on mortgages secured
by three leveraged property purchases in 1998 and one mortgage secured by a
commercial building obtained in 1999; four borrowings in 1998 secured by
mortgages on previously unencumbered properties; and interest paid on new
mortgages resulting from the refinancing of five properties in 1998 and seven
properties in 1999 where the loan balance was increased.  Interest paid is
expected to continue to increase as additional properties are purchased on a
leveraged basis, financing is obtained on unencumbered properties and additional
properties are refinanced with an increase in the loan balance.

General and administrative expenses paid increased to $1.8 million in 1999 from
$1.6 million in 1998.  The increase is due to an increase in franchise taxes.

Under its advisory agreement, all or a portion of the annual advisory fee must
be refunded by BCM, the Trust's advisor, if the operating expenses of the Trust
exceed certain limits specified in the Trust's Declaration of Trust.  The Trust
received a refund of $981,000 of its 1998 advisory fee in March 1999 as compared
to having received $606,000 of its 1997 advisory fee in March 1998.

In January 1999, a ground lease under the 1010 Common Office Building was
purchased for $273,000 in cash.

In February 1999, the mortgage note receivable secured by the Cypress Creek
Office Building in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, was sold to the under-

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         RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
         ---------------------


Liquidity and Capital Resources (Continued)
-------------------------------

lying lienholder for $1.6 million.  Net cash of $111,000 was received after
paying off $1.4 million in mortgage debt and the payment of various closing
costs.

In March 1999, the mortgage debt secured by the Eagle Rock Apartments in Los
Angeles, California, was refinanced in the amount of $3.3 million. A net cash
payment of $83,000 was necessary to pay off $3.3 million in mortgage debt and
pay various closing costs.

Also in March 1999, the mortgage debt secured by the Trails of Windfern
Apartments in Houston, Texas, was refinanced in the amount of $3.8 million.  Net
cash of $414,000 was received after paying off $3.3 million in mortgage debt and
the payment of various closing costs.

Further in March 1999, the mortgage debt secured by the Ashley Crest Apartments
in Houston, Texas, was refinanced in the amount of $2.9 million.  Net cash of
$54,000 was received after paying off $2.6 million in mortgage debt and the
payment of various closing costs.

In April 1999, the mortgage debt secured by the Brookfield Corporate Center in
Chantilly, Virginia, was refinanced in the amount of $2.9 million.  Net cash of
$62,000 was received after paying off $2.7 million in mortgage debt and the
payment of various closing costs.

Also in April 1999, the 3400 Carlisle Office Building in Dallas, Texas, was sold
for $6.1 million.  Net cash of $1.1 million was received after paying off $4.6
million in mortgage debt, including a $166,000 prepayment penalty, and the
payment of various closing costs.

Further in April 1999, the mortgage debt secured by the Fountain Lake Apartments
in Texas City, Texas, was refinanced in the amount of $2.6 million.  Net cash of
$89,000 was received after paying off $2.4 million in mortgage debt and the
payment of various closing costs.

In May 1999, the Hampton Court Office Building in Dallas, Texas, was sold for
$11.3 million.  Net cash of $5.6 million was received after paying off $6.2
million in mortgage debt, including a $252,000 prepayment penalty, and the
payment of various closing costs.

In June 1999, the Pierce Tower Apartments in Denver, Colorado, was sold for $3.8
million.  Net cash of $1.5 million was received after paying off $1.9 million in
mortgage debt, including a $20,000 prepayment penalty, and the payment of
various closing costs.

Also in June 1999, the Northgate Industrial Warehouse in Marietta, Georgia, was
sold for $6.7 million. Net cash of $1.9 million was received after the payment
of various closing costs and the purchaser's assumption of $4.6 million in
mortgage debt secured by the property.

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         RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
         ---------------------

Liquidity and Capital Resources (Continued)
-------------------------------

Further in June 1999, the mortgage debt secured by the El Chaparral Apartments
in San Antonio, Texas, was refinanced in the amount of $4.3 million. Net cash of
$1.5 million was received after paying off $2.6 million in mortgage debt and the
payment of various closing costs.

In September 1999, the Shadowridge Apartments in Rock Spring, Wyoming, was sold
for $1.5 million.  Net cash of $1.4 million was received after payment of
various closing costs.

Also in September 1999, the mortgage debt secured by the Parkwood Knoll
Apartments in San Bernadino, California, was refinanced in the amount of $5.5
million.  Net cash of $595,000 was received after paying off $4.8 million in
mortgage debt and the payment of various closing costs.

In October 1999, second lien mortgage financing secured by the Oak Run
Apartments in Pasadena, Texas, was obtained in the amount of $2.1 million.  Net
cash of $1.8 million was received after the funding of required escrows and the
payment of various closing costs.

In April 1998, the Trust's Board of Trustees authorized the Trust to repurchase
a total of 200,000 of its shares of beneficial interest.  No shares have been
purchased under this authorization.

In the first nine months of 1999, the Trust paid distributions of $.45 per
share, or a total of $1.8 million and sold 2,288 shares of beneficial interest
through its dividend reinvestment plan for a total of $32,000.

Management reviews the carrying value of the Trust's properties and mortgage
notes receivable at least annually and whenever events or a change in
circumstances indicate that impairment may exist.  Impairment is considered to
exist if, in the case of a property, the future cash flow from the property
(undiscounted and without interest) is less than the carrying amount of the
property.  For notes receivable impairment is considered to exist if it is
probable that all amounts due under the terms of the note will not be collected.
If impairment is found to exist, a provision for loss is recorded by a charge
against earnings. The mortgage note receivable review includes an evaluation of
the collateral property securing such note.  The property review generally
includes selective property inspections, a review of the property's current
rents compared to market rents, a review of the property's expenses, a review of
maintenance requirements, a review of the property's cash flow, discussions with
the manager of the property and a review of properties in the surrounding area.

Results of Operations
---------------------

The Trust had a net loss of $777,000 and net income of $2.2 million in the three
and nine months ended September 30, 1999, including gains on sale of real estate
and a mortgage note receivable of $917,000 and $6.6

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         RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
         ---------------------

Results of Operations (Continued)
---------------------

million, compared to a net loss of $1.8 million and net income of $667,000 in
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1998, which included gains on sale
of real estate of $454,000 and $5.9 million. Fluctuations in these and other
components of the Trust's revenues and expenses between the 1998 and 1999
periods are discussed below.

Rents were $15.9 million and $49.8 million in the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1999, compared to $16.5 million and $47.3 million in 1998.  Of the
increases, $696,000 and $3.7 million were attributable to the acquisition of one
apartment and two commercial properties in 1998 and one commercial property in
1999.  An increase of $805,000 was due to a tenant lease buyout at a commercial
property.  The remainder of the increase was due to increased rental and
occupancy rates at the Trust's apartments and commercial properties.  These
increases were partially offset by decreases of $1.6 million and $2.6 million
due to the sale of three commercial properties and an apartment in 1998 and
three commercial properties and two apartments in 1999.  Rents are expected to
increase during the remainder of 1999 due to a full year of revenue from
properties acquired in 1998 and 1999.

Interest and other income increased to $191,000 from $168,000 in the three
months and decreased to $316,000 from $539,000 in the nine months ended
September 30, 1999.  The three month increase was due to $104,000 in lawsuit
settlement payments.  The decrease for the nine months is due to the collection
of two notes receivable and the sale of five notes receivable in 1998 and the
sale of a note receivable in 1999 and by a decrease in short-term investment
income partially offset by $174,000 in lawsuit settlement payments.  Interest
income and other income is expected to be insignificant in the remainder of
1999.

Property operating expenses were $9.7 million and $10.2 million in the three
months and $28.8 million and $27.6 million in the nine months ended September
30, 1999 and 1998.  Of the increases, $545,000 and $3.0 million were due to the
acquisition of one apartment and two commercial properties in 1998 and one
commercial property in 1999.  These increases were partially offset by decreases
of $404,000 and $532,000 due to decreases in property replacement expenses and
by decreases of $641,000 and $1.3 million due to the sale of three commercial
properties and two apartments in 1998 and the sale of three commercial
properties and an apartment in 1999.  Property operating expenses are expected
to increase during the remainder of 1999 due to a full year of operations of
properties acquired in 1998 and 1999.

Interest expense decreased to $5.0 million and $15.8 million in the three and
nine months ended September 30, 1999, from $5.8 million and $15.9 million in
1998. Of the decreases, $81,000 and $656,000 were due to interest expense
recorded on mortgages secured by three leveraged property purchases in 1998 and
one mortgage secured by a commercial building obtained in 1999. An additional
$133,000 and $571,000 were due to interest expense recorded on borrowings in
1998, secured by mortgages

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         RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
         ---------------------

Results of Operations (Continued)
---------------------

on four previously unencumbered land parcels and the refinancing of four
mortgages in 1998 and seven in 1999 where the loan balance was increased.  These
increases were partially offset by decreases of $561,000 and $1.1 million due to
the sale of three  commercial properties and an apartment in 1998 and the sale
of three commercial properties, two apartments and a note receivable in 1999.
An additional decrease of $300,000 for the three and nine months ended September
30, 1999, is due to participation interest accrued in the third quarter which
was subsequently reversed in the fourth quarter when it was determined that it
was not collectible.  Interest expense is expected to increase in the remainder
of 1999 as a result of a full year of interest expense on properties acquired or
refinanced in 1998 and in the first nine months of 1999.

Depreciation was $2.0 million and $6.1 million in the three and nine months
ended September 30, 1999, comparable to the $2.0 million and $6.1 million in
1998.

Advisory fee to affiliate was $582,000 and $1.8 million in the three and nine
months ended September 30, 1999, comparable to the $632,000 and $1.8 million in
1998.

The Trust recorded a net income fee of ($64,000) and $178,000 in the three and
nine months ended September 30, 1999, as compared to ($140,000) and $58,000 in
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1998.  Such fee is based upon 7.5%
of net income before such fee.

General and administrative expenses increased to $531,000 and $1.9 million in
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1999, from $504,000 and $1.6
million in 1998.  The increase was due to an increase in franchise and other
corporate taxes.

The Trust's equity in earnings of partnerships of $53,000 and $164,000 in the
three and nine months ended September 30, 1999, was comparable to the $38,000
and $108,000 in 1998.

In the three and nine months ended September 30, 1999, gains on the sale of real
estate and a mortgage note receivable totaling $917,000 and $6.6 million were
realized, $152,000 on the sale of a note receivable in March, $48,000 on the
sale of the 3400 Carlisle Office Building in April, $2.3 million on the sale of
Hampton Court Office Building in May, $1.0 million on the sale of Pierce Tower
Apartments and $2.2 million on the sale of Northgate Industrial Warehouse in
June 1999 and $917,000 on the sale of Shadowridge Apartments in September. In
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1998, gains on the sale of real
estate totaling $454,000 and $5.9 million were realized, $5.6 million on the
sale of the Edgewood Apartments in January, and $454,000 on the sale of Rio
Pinar Shopping Center in September and a loss of $153,000 on the sale of the
Pinemont Professional Building in May.

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         RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
         ---------------------

Tax Matters
-----------

As more fully discussed in the Trust's 1998 Form 10-K, the Trust has elected and
in the opinion of management, qualified to be taxed as a Real Estate Investment
Trust ("REIT") as defined under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended, (the "Code").  To continue to qualify for federal
taxation as a REIT under the Code, the Trust is required to hold at least 75% of
the value of its total assets in real estate assets, government securities and
cash and cash equivalents at the close of each quarter of each taxable year.
The Code also requires a REIT to distribute at least 95% of its REIT taxable
income plus 95% of its net income from foreclosure property, as defined in
Section 857 of the Code, on an annual basis to shareholders.

Inflation
---------

The effects of inflation on the Trust's operations are not quantifiable.
Revenues from apartment operations tend to fluctuate proportionately with
increases and decreases in housing costs.  Fluctuations in the rate of inflation
also affect the sales values of properties and, correspondingly, the ultimate
gains to be realized by the Trust from property  sales.  To the extent that
inflation affects interest rates, the Trust's earnings from short-term
investments, the cost of new borrowings, as well as the cost of variable
interest rate debt, will be affected.

Environmental Matters
---------------------

Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and
regulations, the Trust may be potentially liable for removal or remediation
costs, as well as certain other potential costs relating to hazardous or toxic
substances (including governmental fines and injuries to persons and property)
where property-level managers have arranged for the removal, disposal or
treatment of hazardous or toxic substances.  In addition, certain environmental
laws impose liability for release of asbestos-containing materials into the air,
and third parties may seek recovery from the Trust for personal injury
associated with such materials.

The Trust's management is not aware of any environmental liability relating to
the above matters that would have a material adverse effect on the Trust's
business, assets or results of operations.

Year 2000
---------

BCM, the Trust's advisor, has informed management that its computer hardware
operating system and computer software have been certified as year 2000
compliant.

Further, Carmel Realty Services, Ltd. ("Carmel, Ltd."), an affiliate of BCM that
performs property management services for the Trust's properties, has informed
management that effective January 1, 1999, it

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         RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
         ---------------------


Year 2000 (Continued)
---------

began using year 2000 compliant computer hardware and property management
software for the Trust's commercial properties.  With regards to the Trust's
apartments, Carmel, Ltd. has informed management that its subcontractors are
also using year 2000 compliant computer hardware and property management
software.

The Trust has not incurred, nor does it expect to incur, any costs related to
its computer hardware and accounting and property management software being
modified, upgraded or replaced in order to make it year 2000 compliant.  Such
costs have been or will be borne by either BCM, Carmel, Ltd. or the property
management subcontractors of Carmel, Ltd.

Management has completed its evaluation of the Trust's computer controlled
building systems, such as security, elevators, heating and cooling, etc., to
determine what systems are not year 2000 compliant. Management believes that
necessary modifications are insignificant to such systems and will not require
significant expenditures, as such enhanced operating systems are readily
available.

The Trust has or will have in place the year 2000 compliant systems that will
allow it to operate.  The risks the Trust faces are that certain of its vendors
will not be able to supply goods or services and that financial institutions and
taxing authorities will not be able to accurately apply payments made to them.
Management believes that other vendors are readily available and that financial
institutions and taxing authorities will, if necessary, apply monies received
manually.  The likelihood of the above having a significant impact on the
Trust's operations is negligible.

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                          PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION
--------------------------

Proposed Merger with Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.
------------------------------------------------------------

On September 28, 1999, the Trust's shareholders approved a proposal for the
Trust to be acquired by Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. ("TCI"). Under
the proposal, TCI will acquire all of the Trust's outstanding shares of
beneficial interest, in a tax free exchange, for shares of TCI's common stock.
TCI will issue 1.181 shares of its common stock for each outstanding share of
beneficial interest of the Trust. Upon the exchange of shares the Trust will
merge with and into TCI. The share exchange and merger are expected to be
completed in the first quarter of 2000. TCI has the same Board and advisor as
the Trust.

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ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
-----------------------------------------

(a) Exhibits:


Exhibit
Number                        Description
-------   -----------------------------------------------------


27.0    Financial Data Schedule


(b)     Reports on Form 8-K as follows:

        None.

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                                SIGNATURE PAGE



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



                                 CONTINENTAL MORTGAGE AND EQUITY TRUST



Date:    November 12, 1999       By:    /s/ Karl L. Blaha
     -------------------------      -----------------------------------
                                    Karl L. Blaha
                                    President



Date:    November 12, 1999       By:    /s/ Thomas A. Holland
     -------------------------      -----------------------------------
                                    Thomas A. Holland
                                    Executive Vice President and
                                    Chief Financial Officer
                                    (Principal Financial and
                                    Accounting Officer)

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                     CONTINENTAL MORTGAGE AND EQUITY TRUST

                                  EXHIBITS TO
                         QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

                  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999



Exhibit                                                                  Page
Number                             Description                          Number
-------       ---------------------------------------------------       ------

 27.0         Financial Data Schedule.

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