Maureen Alley was community editor of ForResidentialPros.com, Residential Design + Build, Qualified Remodeler, Kitchen & Bath Design News and Exterior Contractor magazines. She also previously held positions as editor and managing editor for RD+B, as well as managing editor for Website Magazine. She has covered residential design and construction for six years. Maureen holds a master’s in journalism from Roosevelt University in Chicago, and serves as adjunct instructor for Madison College in Madison, Wis. and Marian University, Fond du Lac, Wis.
Maureen Alley

Maureen Alley's Articles
Induction Cooktops: Clean, Fast and Safe
Induction cooktops are taking off in the U.S. market.
Home Buying Surprises for Gen Y
New homeowners and Gen Yers Steena and John Cirves experienced a few unexpected details of the home buying process
What kind of boss are you?
Communication is often the problem with bad bosses
Gen Y: We are driving the recovery
Low interest rates and a buyer's market encouraged Gen Yers and new homeowners Kelsey and Rob Vandersteen to buy their first home
A Gen Yer Shares Why She Bought Her First Home
Reports show that Gen Yers as the key to the housing recovery. New home buyer and Gen Yer agrees with this sentiment and tells us why.
Remodeler Spotlight: Donna Shirey
Donna Shirey, CGR, CGP, CAPS, owner, Shirey Handyman Service shares her thoughts about remodeling
Millenials Are Key To Next Two Decades
Realtors conference focuses on the purchasing power of 17-31 year old Americans
Remodeler Spotlight: Abe Degnan
Abe Degnan, president, Degnan Design Builders, shares his thoughts about remodeling
State of the Industry: Slow but Improving
Economists provide insight into data and trends that show an optimistic outlook for the housing and remodeling industry
Spotlight: Rebuilding Together
Rebuilding Together has more than 200 affiliates and 200,000 volunteers who help to improve homes and provide repairs