The Compass Group at Rinehart Realty

10/19/2026

The first home you buy doesn't have to be a single-family house. https://www.rinehartrealty.com/blog/1138/Want+a+More+Affordable+Home+Don%E2%80%99t+Overlook+Condos.

When you picture buying your first home, chances are you’re imagining a traditional single-family house with its o

10/16/2026

The credit landscape is changing, but action is required on your part. You have to take credit for what you do. And the sooner you get started, the better.

What's the biggest payment you make every month? If you’re a renter, it's probably your rent. But did you know tha

10/14/2026

In many places right now, inventory is growing and homes are taking a bit longer to sell. And that’s information that should shape the strategy you use going in.

Mortgage rates being back above 7% isn't exactly the news most people wanted. But it’s changing the market in ways

10/12/2026

Don’t let today’s uncertainty make you lose sight of what homeownership can do over time.

With everything going on, it’s understandable if you’re wondering if you’d regret buying right now. Ev

10/09/2026

Staying and moving can both be good choices. What matters most is finding the place where you'll feel comfortable and at home for years to come.

You've spent years making your house feel like home, celebrating milestones, making each room your own, and turning neig

10/07/2026

Fed decisions impact rates, but to what extent? What does this mean for you? Read more: https://bit.ly/FedControlsMortgage

10/05/2026

Your first home may not be as far off as it feels. When the numbers make sense for you, buying a starter home and putting down less than 20% can get you there years sooner.

For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach. Saving for a down payment t

10/02/2026

Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.

Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.That's because tod

09/30/2026

Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.

Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.A recent survey

09/28/2026

It's a common misconception that the rate you see in the headlines is the same one you'd get when you buy. https://www.rinehartrealty.com/blog/The+Mortgage+Rate+You+See+Online+Isn%E2%80%99t+Necessarily+the+One+You%E2%80%99d+Get.