Real Estate & Housing

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Loan Regulations and Listing Lock-In in the KRW 1.5–2.5 Billion Apartment Market

This analysis examines the strength of apartment prices in the KRW 1.5–2.5 billion range from the perspecti...

2026-08-07 0 0

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2026 US Hurricane Season Insurance Gaps: Distinguishing Wind Damage, Flooding, and FEMA Aid

Coverage for hurricane damage varies depending on how water enters, such as through wind, surface water, st...

2026-08-06 0 0

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How to Interpret Seoul Apartment Sales at KRW 1 Billion or Less and What to Check Before Signing

To determine whether increased sales of Seoul apartments priced at KRW 1 billion or less signal a broader m...

2026-08-06 0 0

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2026 Housing Benefit Eligibility: Recognized Income, Rent, and Home Repair Costs

Households can apply for the 2026 Housing Benefit if their recognized income is at most 48% of the standard...

2026-08-02 0 0

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Tenant Move-Out Day Settlement Order for Management Fees, Utilities, and the Long-Term Repair Reserve Fund

For a safe move-out day settlement, tenants should proceed in this order: confirm details with the manageme...

2026-08-01 0 0

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Who Pays for Repairs When an Air Conditioner Included in a Monthly Rental or Jeonse Breaks Down

Responsibility for repairing an air conditioner included in a monthly rental or jeonse depends on whether i...

2026-08-01 0 0

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How to Read Maximum-Amount Mortgages and Property Registers: A Contract Checklist for Protecting Jeonse Deposits

A maximum-amount mortgage secures obligations that may continue to fluctuate, up to a specified maximum amo...

2026-07-31 0 0

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How to Decide Whether to Buy a Home During Loan Restrictions: Repayment Capacity, Location, and Liquidity

Rather than buying or waiting solely because loans are restricted, buyers should assess repayment capacity,...

2026-07-29 0 0

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Key Takeaways from the National Real Estate Policy Debate: Holding Tax, Capital Gains Tax, and Supply

The National Real Estate Policy Debate covered higher holding taxes on ultra-expensive and non-owner-occupi...

2026-07-27 0 0

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A 5-Step Method for Beginners to Find and Verify Real Estate Auction Properties

Auction profits are not guaranteed, and search filters alone cannot confirm that a property is safe. This g...

2026-07-27 0 0

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The Difference Between Contract Renewal and the Right to Request Renewal: Does the Right Resurface with a New Contract?

In residential lease agreements, “renewal” and the “right to demand contract renewal” are not the same thin...

2026-07-24 0 0

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The Shift Toward Monthly Rent in South Korea’s Jeonse and Monthly Rent Market: The Structure of Jeonse Weakness, Supply Shortages, and Policy Risks

South Korea’s jeonse and monthly rent market is facing pressure to shift toward monthly rentals due to a co...

2026-07-23 0 0