Home Depot Just WARNED THE US ECONOMY IS COLLAPSING

From the Desk of Attorney Omar Zambrano: Helping 10,000 Families Become Debt-Free in 2025

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Let me be clear:

When a company like Home Depot — built on the foundation of American homeownership — says the U.S. economy is under serious pressure, we listen. This isn’t a PR spin. This is a warning from a company that touches nearly every homeowner in America.

The CEO of Home Depot, Ted Decker, said it plainly: Consumers are pulling back. Large home remodeling projects are being postponed. The housing economy is seizing up.

And if Home Depot is feeling it — the ripple is already in motion.

What Did Home Depot Say — And Why It Matters

In their Q4 earnings report, Home Depot didn't sugarcoat anything:

• Major remodeling projects are down

• High interest rates are stopping homeowners from spending

• People are skipping kitchen and bath renovations — even basic maintenance in some cases

Their executive team didn’t offer hope. They said they’re not expecting any improvement in the economic environment.

Translation?

They believe the worst is still ahead.

And they would know — because they’re on the frontlines of what middle America can (and can’t) afford to fix, build, or upgrade.

The Data Doesn’t Lie

Here’s what’s happening to housing-related companies over the past year:

• Lennar Corp: Down 35.13%

• D.R. Horton: Down 22.5%

• PulteGroup: Down 23.3%

• Toll Brothers: Down 26.6%

• NVR Inc: Down 10.17%

• Lowe’s: Down 2.91%

• Home Depot itself is down 21.4% from its 52-week high

That’s not market fluctuation. That’s erosion. Billions in market value lost — and it’s still happening.

Behind the Headlines: The 'Golden Handcuffs' Effect

There’s a term you’re going to hear a lot more in the months ahead: golden handcuffs.

Here’s what it means:

• Millions of homeowners locked in 2–3% mortgage rates during 2020–2021

• Now, with rates hovering around 7%, those same homeowners can’t afford to move

• Selling their house means doubling their payment on a smaller home

So they don’t move. They stay. They stop spending. And the entire housing economy slows down.

No new home means no remodel. No new appliances. No furniture. No renovations.

It’s a freeze. And Home Depot is stuck in it.

Affordability Is Cracked Wide Open

Let’s break down what a 7% mortgage rate does to the average buyer:

• $400,000 home with 20% down at 3% interest = $1,349/month

• That same loan at 7% = $2,128/month

That’s nearly $800 more per month — or almost $10,000 a year.

Now imagine trying to do that while:

• Your car insurance just went up 18%

• Your credit card interest is now 29.99%

• And your job just cut hours or froze raises

It’s not just hard — it’s unworkable. And that’s where we are.

Real Clients. Real Pain. Real Southern California Stories.

These aren’t headlines. This is what I hear every day at my Baldwin Park office:

🧱 Whittier Couple Postpones Kitchen Renovation — Indefinitely

They saved for two years, hired a contractor, picked out countertops. Then their mortgage reset. Now they’re using that same money to keep up with monthly bills.

“We didn’t cancel the remodel. We canceled our plans.”

🏠 Pomona Homeowner Trapped by Golden Handcuffs

Bought in 2021 with a 2.75% fixed mortgage. Wants to move closer to aging parents in Ontario. But a comparable home would raise their monthly payment by $1,100.

“We want to move, but it would destroy our budget. So we’re stuck.”

🛠️ Fontana Handyman’s Projects Dry Up

He used to do 4–6 kitchen and bath jobs a month. Now he’s lucky to get one. Clients cancel halfway through or ask for quotes and never call back.

“I’ve been doing this 20 years. I’ve never seen homeowners this afraid to spend.”

Home Depot’s Warning Isn’t About Them — It’s About Us

Home Depot doesn't exist in a vacuum. They’re a reflection of America’s financial pulse.

And right now? That pulse is weak:

• Big projects are being shelved

• Buyers are walking away from upgrades

• Even homeowners who want to sell or renovate… can’t

What does that mean for the rest of the economy?

It means:

• Contractors lose work

• Suppliers get squeezed

• Retail slows

• Jobs get cut

• Debt piles up

• And families start falling behind

Your Strategic Response

This downturn isn’t abstract. It’s happening now.

If you’re a homeowner, investor, renter, or just trying to stay afloat — you need a plan. Here's what I recommend to every client:

✅ Don’t Wait to Fall Behind

If your mortgage, rent, or bills are becoming unmanageable, act now — not after your first missed payment.

✅ Track Your Spending Weekly

Know exactly where your money is going. Every dollar counts when inflation is squeezing households.

✅ Avoid High-Risk Loans

No payday lenders. No deferred-interest store cards. They’re designed to trap you.

✅ Bring Legal Notices to Us Immediately

If you receive a foreclosure letter, a wage garnishment notice, or an eviction warning — time is your best weapon. Don’t delay.

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If you're under financial pressure in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, or Riverside County — my office is ready to help.

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• We stop trustee sales

• We restructure loans

• We give you time and space to fight back

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• Keep your home, car, and income protected

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• We negotiate directly with creditors

• We defend you in court

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🛡️ Eviction Protection & Tenant Rights

• We challenge illegal notices

• We negotiate on your behalf

• We help renters stay housed during hard times

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Closing Thoughts

When Home Depot starts sending economic warnings, the rest of us need to stop and listen.

This isn’t just about remodeling. It’s about the real cost of living in America in 2025. It’s about families who used to be stable now hanging on by a thread.

We’ve been through economic storms before. And we will get through this one — but only if we act early, protect our homes, and use every legal tool available to us.

If you feel the pressure rising — don’t wait. That’s how families get buried under debt they didn’t create.

We’re here to help. And we don’t just give legal advice. We help people breathe again.

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