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California Home Down Payment Rate Falls to 16.3% Amid Cooling Market

The average down payment for homes in California fell in the third quarter as buyers faced higher rates and high prices. A new report...

Can Mobile Homes Solve the Housing Crunch? Insurance Says Otherwise

Rising home prices are pushing buyers toward mobile and manufactured homes, but mobile home insurance works differently and often costs more. These homes typically...

Longevity preparedness index reveals low readiness

Life expectancy is increasing, but preparation for longer lives is falling behind. A new longevity preparedness index developed by John Hancock and MIT AgeLab...

AI and Blue-Collar Jobs: Labor Market Shifts as College Costs Soar

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the U.S. labor market, pushing blue-collar jobs from a fallback option for non–college students to a...

Hangul Brand Marketing Faces Imitation Risks

The spread of Hangul styling from K-pop and K-food into global branding is reshaping store signs, labels, and logos. Used well, Hangul brand marketing...

South Korean Premium Housing ‘Laporte’ Debuts in Seohyeon and Sejong

Kun Young Construction is introducing its 'Laporte' premium housing brand, presenting two Korean projects: Laporte Blanc Seohyeon in Seohyeon, Bundang, and Laporte Sejong in Sejong...

California Home Sales Climb to 7-month High

California home sales reached a seven-month high in September, rebounding as mortgage rates stabilized, according to the California Association of Realtors (CAR). Closed escrows...

Grocery inflation pushes U.S. shoppers to smaller packs, coupons

Grocery inflation is reshaping how Americans shop for food, driving many toward smaller packages, tighter budgets, and heavier coupon use. Prices for key staples...

New Car Prices Hit Record $50,080 On Luxury, EV Boom

The average price paid for a new car in the U.S. crossed $50,000 for the first time, underscoring how new car prices keep rising...

Furniture Tariffs Hit U.S. Housing Market Outlook

Furniture Tariffs Housing Market concerns are rising as the U.S. government imposes new tariffs on imported wood, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and furniture. Starting October...