Subdivision vs. condo. Which do you prefer? There are so many housing options to choose from nowadays, but somehow those two seem to be the most popular options for many Filipinos. The most common question first-time homebuyers ask themselves is where they would be most comfortable. Of course, they also need to know if they … Read more
Not everyone wishes to have a dream house. Nowadays especially, it seems more and more common for people to dream of buying a condo. Condominium units have their appeal. While your heart might be set on buying your condo soon, there are several factors you should think about before diving head-first into the market. Whether … Read more
Living alone is probably ideal and only possible during your 20s. Before that, you would be residing at home with your family (where meals are always ready on the table, and your laundry miraculously took care of itself). Or you were living with your friends in a fun yet not-so-hygienic share house. Before your significant … Read more
Luxury condominiums in Metro Manila are a breed apart. Not only do they command a very high price tag, they also have features and characteristics that the rest wouldn’t have. These include being in a strategic location and having unimpeded vistas, distinctive architecture, fewer units per floor, a spacious area, and an ideal ceiling height. … Read more
Whether it’s for business or personal use, foreclosed properties may be a worthy investment. This particularly holds true in this (almost) post-pandemic world. COVID-19 wrought havoc on the economy, negatively affecting a lot of industries. That included real estate. During the height of the pandemic, people stopped buying properties and started selling the ones they … Read more
Since the dawn of man, there have been two perpetual questions running in their restless minds: “What to eat?” and “Where to live?” Finding the best place to live, especially, can be a challenge, as there are so many factors to consider in choosing the perfect place to settle down. Worry not, as we have … Read more
There are two kinds of buyers of residential properties: those who don’t mind waiting for several months for the house they are purchasing to be built and those who want to move into their new home immediately. It’s for this latter reason that RFO units exist. (No, they’re not related to UFOs.) What Are the … Read more
One of the fondest dreams shared by many is to own a house. Whether you’re a local in or out of the country, or a foreigner planning to live in the Philippines for good, purchasing a home to call your own is a major decision you need to think seriously about. The type of house … Read more
If you’ve been looking into property or home ownership for quite some time, you may already have come across the term “foreclosed properties” in your search. Foreclosed properties are those that have been taken over by lenders because the previous owners had been unable to pay their monthly amortizations. Although it may seem complicated and … Read more
What do you do when, for one reason or another, you are unable to pay off the mortgage on your property? Do you just let the bank or Pag-IBIG repossess it? For most, that is simply a painful option. That is why in a lot of conversations regarding this concern, the term “pasalo” is being … Read more
