Aside from thinking of starting a new business, many are caught in a great debate whether to invest in a home versus a car--- a true milestone every millennial is hoping to achieve. For some people, buying a house and lot or a car would be the obvious choice, we are talking about a great deal of money, that is why it's significant to study your choices and know the advantages of each. Add to that the...

Amidst the pandemic, the real estate industry continues to grow in the Philippines as Filipinos still find investing in this sector profitable despite this unpredictable and challenging time. For the longest time Metro Manila, Philippines has been the best location to invest in terms of real estate market. As it becomes crowded and with the pandemic, some Filipinos are eyeing to invest or buy houses...

There are different acronyms and terminologies that you can encounter when checking or buying a real estate property. To avoid being confused when dealing with a real estate developer or agent, here is a glossary of real estate acronyms and terminology. Real Estate Acronyms Commonly Used in the...

Getting into real estate through acquiring land? Buying an empty land or lot is one form of investment and security. Having a land gives you a sense of ownership and, at the same time, the flexibility to either build your dream home, an apartment, a commercial space, or a place to grow livestock that can yield a good return of investment in the long run. When buying a piece of land as a real...

The housing market is also known as the real estate market or the supply and demand for house and lots in a certain country or region. Normally, the key elements of the housing market are the average house prices and trends in house prices.  The housing market is composed of stakeholders such as: Homeowners who sell their property. Tenants or renters who made a legal agreement with a...

One responsibility of a homeowner, aside from paying the mortgage and association fees, is to settle the property's real estate or real property tax yearly. Real Estate Tax is a tax levied by the local government on properties such as land, building, improvements on the land or the building, and machinery. Exemption to this law are properties owned by the government, charitable institutions, churches,...

Nowadays, having an asset is a necessity. It provides different financial benefits, can improve a person's life, and have better social relations. According to Investopedia, an asset is anything of value or resource of value that can be converted into cash or generate cash flow and positive economic benefit in the future. Individuals, companies, and even the government own assets. Assets have three...

Metro Manila is the center of culture, economy, education, and government in the Philippines. It is also the second most populous and most densely populate city in the country. As days pass by Metro Manila becomes more and more congested. In a study done by Asian Development Bank in 2019 entitled Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2019 Update: Fostering Growth and Inclusion in Asia's Cities, ADB stated...

OFWs or Overseas Filipino Workers are our modern-day heroes. They sacrifice their time with their family and work abroad to provide for their needs. Majority of OFWs' dream is to give their family a house and lot or property they call their own, a real estate investment, or a place where they can rest and retire. The sad thing is that some OFWs are having a hard time processing and acquiring their...

Having a pet in your life can be rewarding and pet-owners want the best and perfect convenience for their lovely furry friends. As a responsible pet owner, you want to provide a safe space for your own bundle of fur. Many aspiring homebuyers puts into consideration some pet-friendly plans when they talk about home building process so that their new house can be their pet’s dream home too. Check...