ALL BLOG POSTS

May 72 min read

TALES OF THE "AHENTE"

Once upon a time, an owner of agricultural land wished to sell his property. So, he put a for-sale sign on it.

Apr 302 min read

UNDEPOSITABLE CHECK

Once upon a time, a couple sold a condo through a bank-financed transaction.

Apr 292 min read

CC OF TITLE AT YOUR DOORSTEP

Here's a report on the LRA's new program allowing people to procure certified copies (CC) of property titles online and have them...

Apr 192 min read

CONTRADICTING INFO

Once in a while, I post about the not-so-flowery state of the RE industry, warning buyers. Then, I post ads of properties for sale.

Apr 182 min read

PROOF OF RE SLOWDOWN

Here's proof that the market is slowing down.

Apr 171 min read

AYALA HEIGHTS/NOVALICHES ZONAL VALUES

The BIR has released new zonal values for RDO-28-Novaliches (effective May 1).

Apr 161 min read

THAT'S THE ONE!

Once upon a time, a broker showed a lot to a prospective buyer.

Apr 152 min read

Capital Appreciation

Investopedia defines "Capital Appreciation" as "a rise in an investment's market price." Take note of the word "market."

Apr 121 min read

ZONAL REVISION SCHEDULE

Okay, so zonal values will be updated. What now? Here’s a to-do list for brokers.

Apr 111 min read

100K CLUB

here's the updated list of every gated village whose zonal values have reached 100,000/sqm.

Apr 81 min read

CUBAO ZONAL VALUES

I found a copy of the zonal values for RDO-040—Cubao. You may download the file from the link below or in my bio.

Apr 22 min read

PUBLIC ROADS

Once upon a time, a family was doing their usual morning routine as they prepared to go to school/office.

Mar 261 min read

DIRTY TACTICS

So, I installed a tarpaulin for a listing that I'm handling...

Mar 221 min read

SEC DEP FORFEITURE

A client asked me if it's acceptable to forfeit the full amount of Security Deposit of a condo rental in case of pre-termination...

Mar 211 min read

000

Have you ever wondered why people's Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) always have the "000" at the end? Is it always "000"?

Mar 191 min read

MIND-BOGGLING ISSUES

Here's my list of the top 3 mind-boggling issues raised by some people in authority.

Mar 182 min read

Where to pay Donor's Tax?

Mar 123 min read

Ivory Wood Fiasco

Here's my explanation of what happened in the Ivory Wood, Acacia Estates case.

Mar 81 min read

Oprah in the Philippines

Once upon a time, a developer held an event for brokers in the Philippines. The organizer was bothered by the low turnout for the event....

Mar 71 min read

209,000

I've figured out why the BIR increased the zonal value for Ayala Heights to Php209,000.

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