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Fed less optimistic about economy

By Lou Barnes, Friday, March 19, 2004.

Mortgages reached the mortgage-rate low for the week (and the year) immediately following the Fed's meeting on Tuesday. Since then, low-fee, 30-year rates have drifted up from 5.25 percent toward 5.5 percent.  more...

Boob tube captures real estate leads Premium Content

By Bernice Ross, Friday, March 19, 2004.

(Part 2 of a two-part series. See part 1.)

Cable television is one of the best advertising venues available today, provided you know how to capitalize on this highly targeted means of reaching buyers and sellers.  more...

When should I consider a lease-option?

By Robert Bruss, Friday, March 19, 2004.

"Why do so many home buyers want to buy with a lease-option, but few home sellers want to sell on a lease-option?" That question was recently asked by a student in my college real estate law class.

"Because home buyers realize the lease-option benefits more than home sellers do," was my quick reply.

Purchase Bob Bruss reports online.  more...

Hide-A-Door Bookshelf makes debut

By Paul Bianchina, Friday, March 19, 2004.

So when is a closet door not a closet door? When it's a bookcase, of course, which is exactly the situation with the Hide-A-Door Bookshelf, manufactured by Space X Doors.

The Space X Hide-A-Door Bookshelf is cross between a bi-fold closet door and a bookcase. In the closed position, you have a functional solid wood bookcase and display cabinet that appears to be just that – a solid bookcase. But then slide it open on its concealed tracks, and you have access to the room behind it.  more...

Architecture succumbs to the will of the people

By Arrol Gellner, Friday, March 19, 2004.

(Part one of a three-part series. See Part 2.)

When someone who's been well-liked passes on, it's amazing how many people suddenly materialize to pay their last respects. You'd think it might be better to do this while the person was still sentient and around to appreciate it.  more...