Introduction: The landlord in front of me is not the owner on the register! I was introduced to a rented apartment for less than market value, with a clean building and no mortgage (registered). Wanting to sign a lease right away, I obtained the real estate registration certificate, only to see a smiling face in front of me in the owner column...

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The survival formula for commercial real estate, as demonstrated by Euljiro and Seongsu-dong. The shadow of skyscrapers and the nightlife of Euljiro. The Seoul Central Business District (CBD), where Remax Meister, where I work, is located, is the front line of South Korean capital. Outside, state-of-the-art air conditioning systems and impeccable security…

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Closing out 2025 with diverse exchanges, collaborations, and seminars—from local recruitment to global exchanges and educational collaborations. Amidst the rapidly evolving real estate brokerage landscape, Remax Korea is proactively navigating market trends across a variety of touchpoints, from local recruitment to global network exchanges and collaborations with educational institutions.

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Building a new building is a significant investment, a dream come true for building owners. However, most builders focus on design, construction, and permitting, overlooking tax pitfalls and often face unexpected tax consequences. Real estate taxes are based on factors such as the tax base date, the location of the corporation, and the real estate…

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Structural changes in the commercial market as seen in vacancy rate statistics. The trend of increasing vacant commercial spaces continues, particularly in major downtown commercial districts and new towns in the metropolitan area. Even in areas with favorable locations, many commercial properties are struggling to find tenants, but rents remain high…

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Toward a Real Estate Consulting Service that Connects People and Borders. Having worked in the global automotive industry for over 30 years, Managing Director Park Jeong-hwan has discovered one common thread through his experiences with markets, customers, and partners around the world. While industries may differ, ultimately...

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November Remax Monthly Real Estate Journal Comprehensive Housing Sales Price Index The national housing sales price index for November 2025 rose 0.241 TP3T from the previous month, continuing its upward trend for the sixth consecutive month. Seoul, in particular, rose 0.791 TP3T, significantly exceeding the national average. This increase was particularly strong in redevelopment projects, areas near subway stations, and large-scale complexes.

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New construction site near Seocho-gu, Seoul, auctioned for 641,000 tpa (3,000 tonnes) above appraised value... The question of the "value of time" is being raised. News continues to surface that the number of real estate auction applications is rapidly increasing. However, these applications are mostly concentrated in residential housing, officetels, and commercial complexes.

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Remax Korea has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Korea Cyber University to foster real estate professionals. This agreement aims to connect the practical skills required in the real estate brokerage industry with systematic higher education, offering expanded growth opportunities for both real estate professionals and aspiring professionals.

Continue ReadingRemax X Korea Cyber University... Building an industry-academia cooperation model that connects brokerage sites with education.