Is Rubber Mulch a Safe Option For Backyard Landscaping?

Is Rubber Mulch a Safe Option For Backyard Landscaping?
June Fletcher examines the pros and cons of using this manmade material in place of the more traditional wood chip.

Poll Finds Homeowners Expect Home Values to Continue to Grow
Most American homeowners expect selling prices to keep rising, a recent study found. They also don't believe that gains in their own homes have affected how they spend, despite what Alan Greenspan says.

Federal Reserve Chairman Warns Of Reliance on Housing Loans
Alan Greenspan says consumers have become enormously dependent on borrowing against their homes to fuel their spending, and that a rise in mortgage rates could trigger a spending pullback. Meanwhile, existing-home sales climbed 2% in August.

Realtors Fiddle As Real Estate Burns Hotter Than Ever
Technology should be making Realtors' work easier. But the classic middleman business model flourishes, like a hardy breed of insect.