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.

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.

Fall Art Fairs Offer Diverse Buys From Furniture to Paintings
The sharp rise in demand for contemporary art in recent years has not only sent auction prices soaring: It has also increased the buzz at art fairs. We review some of the options for fall.

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.