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5 days ago2 min read
UH OH
I don’t think you can truly say you’re in business until you’ve received one of these dreaded letters from the BIR. It’s almost like a...


Feb 191 min read
EJS WITH ABSOLUTE SALE - LESSONS
This case highlights why lawyers recommend keeping the Extra-Judicial Settlement (EJS) and the sale as separate transactions. Ideally,...


Feb 181 min read
EJS WITH ABSOLUTE SALE
Once upon a time, a buyer stumbled upon a great deal—a lot in a prime subdivision priced 20% below market value. Upon inquiring, he...


Feb 111 min read
VANISHING INVESTMENTS
A buyer once purchased a lot in the mountains, captivated by its breathtaking view of the city. The lot sloped downward from the street,...


Feb 41 min read
THE P40MN TAX TRAP
Once upon a time, a broker successfully closed the sale of a condo unit. To handle the title transfer, they relied on their Runner. Just...


Jan 302 min read
ALMOST LOSING PHP 4 BILLION
In the 1990s, Mrs. Mapera lent money to a distressed property owner and received the title of the property as collateral. Shortly after,...


Jan 211 min read
THE COST OF LOOSE LIPS
Once upon a time, an in-house broker sold a pre-selling condo unit to a walk-in buyer he met while manning a booth. The buyer was easy to...


Jan 142 min read
WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
The viral videos seem to be stirring up concern among property owners, leading to noticeable market shifts. I’ve observed a growing...


Jan 71 min read
SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECY
I didn’t see this coming. In my 1H2024 report, Connecting the Dots, I predicted that general property prices would remain flat over the...


Dec 18, 20241 min read
UNDETECTABLE LEAK
Once upon a time, a build-and-sell businessman (BSB) sold a house to a couple. Everyone was happy until... A few months after the sale,...
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