Kelly Reilly

Contributing Writer, New American Funding

With over a decade of writing and editing experience in the home improvement space, Kelly Reilly brings a wealth of knowledge to help both buyers and sellers maximize their real estate experience. She has written and edited for websites such as Better Homes & Gardens, Forbes Home, Angi, and HomeAdvisor.

Kelly Reilly Articles

Homebuyers
February 11, 2026

5 Swoon-worthy Reasons to Fall in Love with Homeownership This Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day, commit to something with real staying power: homeownership.

Homeowners
January 30, 2026

Give Your Home a Glow Up: 8 Meaningful Upgrades Delivering Big Impact

A home glow-up doesn’t have to mean a full renovation or a five-figure budget. There are plenty of ways to make your home feel brighter, calmer, and more personalized.

Homeowners
November 27, 2025

Budget Furnishing Tips: How to Fill Your Home Without Emptying Your Wallet

With some creativity, patience, and insider knowledge, you can transform your space into a magazine-worthy haven while keeping your bank account happy.

Hidden Gem, Behr's 2026 Color of the Year

Homeowners
September 23, 2025

Bold and Balanced: 2026’s Top Paint Trends

This year’s leading colors strike a balance between bold personality and everyday livability, offering homeowners fresh options to suit a range of styles.

Inclusive Lending
June 19, 2025

Breaking Barriers: How Single Black Women Are Redefining Homeownership

In a housing market where high prices and mortgage rates are sidelining many aspiring homeowners, one group of buyers is forging ahead: single, Black women.