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Los Angeles Home Prices Up 292% in the Past 50 Years

Los Angeles home prices have climbed 292% over 50 years, placing the metro third nationwide in long-run gains, according to Realtor.com’s analysis of FHFA...

Tipping Dispute at LA Koreatown Bakery Adds to ‘Tip Fatigue’ Debate

A Korean American-owned bakery in Los Angeles has become the subject of online discussion after a customer reported witnessing staff allegedly mocking another customer...

California ZEV Sales Hit Record Before Tax Credit Ends

California’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales reached an all-time high in the third quarter, driven by a rush of buyers eager to secure federal tax...

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...