The idea of purchasing a home excites anybody, married or single. Is it, however, a good idea to buy a house before marriage? Many of the pros and cons of buying a property apply whether you are married or not.  However, there are some distinct pros and downsides of purchasing a home before marriage. If you're thinking about buying a house with your spouse before tying the knot, keep the following...

When building a new home, most of us disagree on several aspects of home design. One example is the floor plan, which might be traditional living vs. open-plan. Each has advantages and disadvantages, so it truly boils down to personal preference. If you can't decide between the two in your new home, we've listed some benefits and downsides for each! Before we get started, let's establish each floor...

Understanding how to build a real estate portfolio and why it's crucial is critical for real estate investors. A real estate portfolio will not only function as your professional resume but also as your marketing tool for locating and getting funds for future ventures. What Is the Concept of a Real Estate Portfolio? A real estate portfolio is a collection of real estate investment assets and/or a...

As much as we may want to, we can’t all afford to hire a decorator for our home's interior design. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t redecorate your rooms, whether it’s the kitchen, living room, or bedroom. You don’t need to spend a lot of money and time decorating your room. There are simple ways how you can do it, and here are some tips: The first rule is to choose the right color...

Aside from paying the mortgage and association fees, one of the responsibilities of a homeowner is to pay the real estate or real property tax on a yearly basis. The Real Estate Tax is a local government tax collected on items such as land, buildings, improvements to land or buildings, and machinery. Property owned by the government, charitable institutions, churches, cooperatives, and those utilized...

If you have a pet, you understand how much you adore them. So, when moving day approaches, don't forget about these crucial family members! Normal routine and familiar surroundings that pets love provide comfort to our four-legged and feathered pals, and moving is the ultimate upheaval. Fortunately, there are numerous actions you can take to ensure that your pet goes through the transition as smoothly as...

After over two years of living with stringent measures to combat the coronavirus, the National Capital Region and 38 other places have been placed on Alert Level 1, or what the administration refers to as the "new normal." The government's coronavirus task committee recommended the relaxation of quarantine regulations, which is a big step forward in the Philippines' fight against a virus that has...

A homeowner association, often called as HOA, is a community association that oversees a specific neighborhood, assisting in the formation of local regulations and allocating cash to maintain shared places. When purchasing local property in a HOA community, homeowners automatically become members of the association and must pay monthly or yearly dues. This money is used by the HOA's elected board of...

To build your dream house is one of the most rewarding things you can do in life. You get to spend time with your family, and the end result is something that will last for generations to come. It's a huge undertaking, though, and it's easy to get overwhelmed by all the tasks at hand. And yet, with a little planning and forethought, building your house can be an adventure in which you are blessed to...

It is a common misconception in the country that all condominium units are the same, but the truth is that there are at least five different types of condominium units in the Philippines, and each condominium unit corresponds to a particular Filipino lifestyle. Types of Condominium Units Studio Units A studio unit is around 25 to 30 square meters. It is sometimes referred to as a bachelor's pad...