Maria Patterson

The familiar bedtime saying, "Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite," might be a cute little rhyme...

We’ve all seen news reports about fly-by-night contractors who took thousands of dollars for home improvement projects and disappeared without...

Saving up for a down payment is perhaps the biggest hurdle to buying a home for many Americans, but how...

For many people, a long daily commute leads to stress and less time than they would like for sleeping, relaxing...

Many people enjoy the convenience of living in a city or in the suburbs, with easy access to stores and...

When you’re shopping for a new house, safety should be a top priority. It can be hard to tell how...

The future is now. Many homeowners across the country have embraced technological advances and incorporated them into their everyday lives....

Are you considering having your children share a bedroom? Maybe your current place or new home you’re looking at doesn’t...

Ah, summer. ’Tis the season for warmer weather, cookouts, vacations and other pleasant things. However, summer’s higher temperatures usually have...

Plan on applying for a home mortgage, car loan or new credit card? Lenders will be looking at your credit...