Why can't I store files in a newly created folder?

Every time I use the option Save As (from Internet downloads or "Save Image as" on web pages) and try to store it in a newly created folder, this new folder can not be selected. I have to use a trick to select some other folder first (like its parent) and then navigate back to this new folder. Why is that?
T.
iMac 20" Intel Duo Core   Mac OS X (10.4.6)  

OK. Got it! Went to the original folder instead of the alias. Changed the admin privileges to "Read & Write" and, Whala! Now I don't have to enter my password every time I want to add, delete or replace a file in my Utilities folder.

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