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Jul 22, 20221 min read

RE Ten Commandments

Here's a summary of all the lessons I've learned from my clients' problems. Follow these and you'll be fine.

Jul 21, 20221 min read

Rockwell Center

Rockwell Land is one of the country’s top real estate developers.

Jul 19, 20221 min read

Rogue Broker

According to a condominium association in Makati, this broker falsified documents, IDs, and official receipts for a transaction.

Jul 13, 20221 min read

Revised Zonal Values

Affected properties in Cavite include: Portofino Heights, EvoCity, and Maple Grove...

Jul 5, 20221 min read

Mortgaged Property

During the height of the pandemic, a buyer purchased a property that was mortgaged with a local bank.

Jun 30, 20221 min read

Ayala Alabang History

After successfully developing Makati in the 60s, the Ayala Family sought to venture into developing other parcels of land.

Jun 29, 20221 min read

Government Sale of Assets

In an interview with the Inquirer, Finance Secretary Dominguez confirmed that the next administration may consider selling NAIA...

Jun 23, 20221 min read

Japan's Lost Decades

Japan’s Property Bubble: “The Lost Decades” (90s to Present)

Jun 23, 20222 min read

Benchmark Rates

When the world's largest economy raises interest rates, the world typically follows because if other nations don't...

Jun 16, 20221 min read

MM Subway Stops

According to the study adopted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency, these are the locations of the Metro Manila Subway Stops.

Jun 15, 20221 min read

What's the best option?

A common question I've been getting recently is, "should I invest in a REIT nowadays instead of a rental property?"

Jun 14, 20221 min read

Buy or Else

Once upon a time, a developer purchased several parcels of land for a residential subdivision.

Apr 27, 20221 min read

A/C Maintenance

A fellow broker gave me excellent and straightforward advice on ensuring the tenant of a rental unit has the AC serviced periodically.

Apr 26, 20221 min read

Newly Purchased Home

“I lifted the rugs in the newly purchased house to find this,” was the message posted by a Reddit user three days ago...

Apr 21, 20221 min read

"Of legal age"

Is the wording “of legal age” necessary when it’s already indicated that the owner is married–and no one below 18 can be married?

Apr 20, 20222 min read

Tax Declaration

Many property owners don't know what a Tax Declaration (Tax Dec) is...

Apr 19, 20222 min read

Tax Dec Properties

Tax Dec Properties are real properties that do not have a Title registered with the Registry of Deeds...

Mar 31, 20222 min read

Co-Signer vs. Co-Maker

When applying for a bank loan, what's the difference between a co-signer and a co-maker?

Mar 23, 20222 min read

Owner's Address

What's the importance of the owner's address stated on a title or a tax declaration?

Mar 22, 20223 min read

She almost lost Php4 Bn

The buyer didn't transfer the title right away, thinking it was okay to delay the title transfer.