There's no place like home. Bed, Bath & Beyond
Don't be surprised, Toto. Climbing rates may have cooled off the new home and refinancing markets, but rumors of their deaths are greatly exaggerated. With homebuilder Lennar
But isn't the lackluster economy and the recent climb in borrowing costs bad for Bed, Bath & Beyond? Not really. Think about it. If home prices are still high and mortgage rates appear equally out of reach, won't homeowners simply stay put and upgrade?
And, yes, we may still be in an economic lull, but isn't that only likely to make folks stay in more -- and appreciate the little things like a new comforter set for the bedroom or replacing that moldy shower curtain (yes, we noticed).
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So, nicely done, Bed, Bath & Beyond. We hear that every gray cloud has a silver linen.
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