Amy C. Reilly, Realtor

06/19/2026

In the journey towards equality, every step counts. Here's to building a future where every dream finds its rightful place.

06/18/2026

Who are our hometown heroes that can save thousands when buying or selling a home through the Hometown Heroes program?

Military and Veterans
First Responders (Police, Fire, EMT)
Healthcare Professionals (Medical Support, Nurses, Doctors)
Non-Profits (Charities, Churches)
Educators (Teachers, ISD Employees, College)
Government Employees

Let me help you save thousands! Reach out today!

06/17/2026

Is country living right for you? Here’s what it takes to build in a rural setting.

While the majority of homeowners in America live in subdivisions, some prospective homeowners dream of wide open spaces and a quiet natural setting. So what does it take to build in a rural area as compared to a subdivision? Here are some key differences. Buying the land. In many small towns and rur...

06/15/2026

Is every member of your family ready for the big move? Here are four ways to ready your pets for the big day.

Your family is moving to a new home. It’s an exciting and stressful time for everyone -- including your pets. Here are four tips to help your pets survive the ups and downs of moving day. Visit the vet. Before you move, take your pet for a veterinarian visit. Make sure your pet is up to date on al...

06/13/2026

Loads of clothes and not a closet in sight? Here are simple solutions for storing your wardrobe.

Walk-in closets are a perennial favorite among home buyers. But older homes and small townhouses and condos may have only small closets -- or worse -- no closets at all in some rooms. While not ideal, lack of closet space is not an insurmountable obstacle. Once you’ve paired down your wardrobe to ...

06/12/2026

Rolling out improvements in home insulation - find out what’s new and eco-friendly.

Keeping your home warm in winter and cool in summer depends on a whole system of comfort engineering. Chief among the components is insulation, the blanket of material in the walls and attic that resists the flow of heat transference from outside to inside and vice versa. Technology and the move tow...

06/11/2026

If you or someone you know is a hero and would like to apply for the Hometown Heroes program, let's talk.

06/10/2026

Your home loan is actually multiple bills rolled into one. Do you know what the money is used for?

Each month you send off a hefty chunk of money to your mortgage company. If you’re like most people, it represents 25 percent to 30 percent of your income. That payment is split into as many as five parts. Take a look. The payment against the principal amount of the loan. Say you took out a $230,0...

06/08/2026

Does your yard make a good first impression? Here's how to win over prospective buyers before they get out of the car.

When prospective buyers arrive to peruse your newly listed home, will they get a good first impression of the front yard? Put your gardening gloves on and roll up your sleeves. We’ve got work to do. The front lawn, which plays a major role in the overall impression the property, should be lush and...

06/06/2026

Is a second home in your future? Here’s the lowdown on mortgage approval and tax implications.

Are you in the market for buying a second home? You probably have lots of questions -- what’s it like to qualify for a mortgage on a second home, and are there still tax advantages? Let’s take a look. Mortgage risk. Since lenders view second homes as being a higher risk for default than first ho...