Amy C. Reilly, Realtor

05/30/2026

Are you a wine connoisseur with a need for in-home wine storage? Check out the possibilities - from mini fridge to custom wine cellar.

There are wine drinkers and then there are wine lovers, for whom the drink stirs passion. If you fall into the latter category, perhaps you’ve considered adding a wine cellar or dedicated wine refrigerator. Do you need it? Most wines today have already aged about two years from making to purchase ...

05/29/2026

Work from home? Follow these tips to design a home office that increases your output, showcases your creativity and ensures your success.

For many, working from home sounds romantic. For those who actually work from home, working from home has its romantic moments, but it also has its challenges. There are those mornings when the bed feels way more comfortable than the home office. But designing an ideal home office helps these profes...

05/28/2026

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05/27/2026

In the market for a construction loan? Here are your loan and closing options.

When planning to build a custom home, buyers have their choice of two types of construction loans. The traditional type involves two closings, one for the construction phase and one for the permanent mortgage. The newer, more popular version is the so-called one-time close, also called a constructio...

05/25/2026

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05/23/2026

What every landlord needs to know when it’s time for an unruly resident to go.

Evicting a tenant from a rental property is one of the most unpleasant tasks a landlord faces. Consult the laws in your state carefully, then proceed professionally and courteously. Here is a brief summary from the landlord’s perspective. Three types of termination. Most states recognize three typ...

05/22/2026

If books are weighing down your décor, it might be time to begin a new chapter in organization.

Whether you’re moving or just looking for a more streamlined look, your bookshelves are an obvious place to consider paring down. Books are heavy and take up a lot of space. With the continued popularity of electronic reading devices that store hundreds of books in the palm of your hand, is it rea...

05/20/2026

An open house provides a rich opportunity to learn vital information about a home. Here’s how to take advantage of your time inside.

Open houses are a great opportunity to check out a home and ask a lot of questions. Make the most of your touring by paying attention to these important factors. The neighborhood. Take a lap or two through the neighborhood and even the wider community surrounding it before you even set foot in the h...

05/18/2026

Don’t risk offending a potential home buyer. Act like a magician and make these things disappear from your home.

Your home might be your castle, but when it’s time to sell, it’s also time to put away anything that could cause a potential buyer to start edging toward the exit. Here are twelve things you should remove or hide when showing your house that may scare buyers off.

05/16/2026

Do you dream of making millions in real estate? Here’s what to consider in forming a real estate development group.

Real estate investing has made many a millionaire, so it’s not out of the ordinary if you have the resources to consider a land development deal. But unless you have enough reserves to go it alone, you might want to put together a group of developers and investors. What is involved and what are th...