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Nov 30, 20221 min read

Post-Dated Checks – Medieval?

Are issuing PDCs a medieval practice that should be abolished?

Nov 29, 20221 min read

Leaking Cupboard

Once upon a time, a tenant of a condo unit complained about a leak from the kitchen cupboard. The tenant called the engineering...

Nov 16, 20222 min read

Real Estate Limbo

In the Philippine RE setting, I call the period between the time of full payment and the time the title comes out "Real Estate Limbo."

Nov 15, 20221 min read

Landslip

Once upon a time, a buyer purchased a lot in the mountains. The lot sloped downward from the street...

Nov 10, 20221 min read

Why real estate?

Investors surveying the world in the early 1900s had every reason to feel confident about the future...

Nov 7, 20222 min read

LOI Addendum

When is an Offer to Purchase binding? Is it the time when the seller signs it?

Nov 3, 20222 min read

Post Turnover Problems

Here are my top 3 most common turnover problems I've come across. These transpire way after the developer has turned over the property.

Sep 7, 20221 min read

Right-of-Way

The owners of two houses refuse to leave their homes for residents to access a newly built bridge.

Sep 6, 20221 min read

Secret Improvements

Once upon a time, a commercial unit on the second floor was leased out to a small business...

Aug 18, 20221 min read

BSP Hikes Rates by 0.5%

The BSP raised key interest rates by 50 basis point (0.5%) to combat inflation. The BSP has increased rates by 175 basis points (1.75%)...

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 19, 20221 min read

Rogue Broker

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

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 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?"

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?