Maria Patterson

Thoroughly assess your space. You may find you have the room you need, particularly if there is unused or underutilized...

There are many reasons. Home remodeling can improve the appearance of your home, enhance its value, add to your quality...

From the very beginning, get in the habit of taking inventory at least once every year of every nook and...

From the day you move in to the day you sell your home, there will always be something that will...

Sometimes. But it is a complicated process and a lot will depend on the lender. This process is called a...

When it comes to foreclosures, there are two types—judicial and non-judicial. A foreclosure that results from a court action is...

Talk with your lender immediately. The lender may be able to arrange a repayment plan or the temporary reduction or...

Yes, but only after you have sold it because improvements add to the basis of your home. Remember your gain...

If you sell your home and realize a taxable gain even after the exclusion, you can reduce your gain with...

A landlord agrees to give a renter an exclusive option to purchase the property. The option price is usually determined...