The Gombatz Group

07/14/2025

In this month’s housing market update, I’ll break down what’s changing in 2025, why it matters, and how savvy investors can take advantage before the market turns again.

If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for the right time to invest in real estate again, this is your signal: The buyer’s market has arrived. After years of limited inventory, rising prices, and affordability constraints, the housing market is finally shifting—and that shift is crea...

07/11/2025

Looking to sell your home? Here's why you might want to hold off on putting it on the market now.

07/09/2025

Soaring home prices, limited inventory and elevated mortgage rates have exacerbated the housing affordability crisis in many housing markets when viewed in the context of household incomes, which have remained generally stagnant.

In a new study, Zillow compiled related metrics to measure the affordability gap in terms of how much more income a household would have to make over the median to be able to afford a typical home in any given housing market. The same study shows where housing is the most affordable.

07/07/2025

The drop brings sales activity back in line with late 2023 levels.

New Home Sales fell sharply in May according to the latest report from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD. After a brief surge in April, the seasonally adjusted annual pace dropped to 623,000—down 13.7% from April's revised reading of 722,000 and 6.3% lower than the same month last year. When last mon...

07/03/2025

The housing market is, much like the economy at large, a mercurial beast whose moves are impossible to predict with 100% accuracy.

The housing market is, much like the economy at large, a mercurial beast whose moves are impossible to predict with 100% accuracy. But, though we may not be able to say with certainty what will happen in the next few months, we can look at what’s happening right now to get some hints of what’s t...

07/02/2025

Fed rates remained high on fears that inflation, which surged under the previous administration, could increase.

Sales of U.S. single family homes in May plunged a whopping 13.7 percent from April, according to data released Wednesday from the U.S. Commerce Department.

06/30/2025

Learn a designer's tricks for transforming your entire yard using clusters of container plantings.

While a simple pair of potted plants can provide a little boost to a backyard, assembling containers in larger groupings can transform the space entirely. But coming up with the right mix of potted plantings requires an eye for design. Enter garden designer and instructor Rochelle Greayer. Here, she...

06/28/2025

Spring usually brings with it open houses, moving vans and new mortgages. But for many would-be homebuyers, this year's homebuying season felt more like Groundhog Day.

Ever since interest rates for mortgages climbed from 3% following the COVID-19 pandemic to over 6% starting in late 2022, home sales in the U.S. have cooled to a level not seen in decades. Over the past 30 years, it's been typical for more than 5 million homes to change hands annually, according to....

06/27/2025

Inspiration from the Middle Ages will rule home design.

From Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings to the literary worlds of Fourth Wing and A Court of Thorns and Roses, fantasy worlds and kingdoms have long dominated pop culture. It's no wonder that these faraway realms have begun to influence our interiors as well.

06/26/2025

We consulted design and real estate experts to help you understand the trends and make the right decision.

Repainting your home can be a great way to increase its value and enhance its curb appeal. Exterior paint jobs can last as long as five to 10 years, and if you’re selling your home, you’ll want to choose a color that buyers can live with for a long time. Moreover, you should choose something tha...

06/24/2025

Bring indoor plants outside and create a cohesive, colorful garden with these expert-approved container tips!

Container gardens are one of the easiest ways to upgrade your outdoor space—and with the right techniques, they can look like a designer did it! Mixing plant textures, playing with colors, and using consistent pots (hello, terracotta!) can instantly pull your garden together. Whether you're tuckin...

06/23/2025

As walk through the year 2025, our homes continue to evolve as reflections of our changing lifestyles and values. Some design elements have proven their staying power, becoming classics rather than passing fads.