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...

The most popular house design idea nowadays is the modern house. Homebuilders and owners find it practical to make, easy to maintain, and comfortable to dwell in. Modern house plans are design ideas and concepts from the past that are incorporated into the present technology. Modern house designs have a distinguished absence of decoration, unnecessary details, and frills, which contrasts with the house...

People nowadays are into buying ready for occupancy house and lot units that fit their budget, needs, and wants. Most of these homebuyers look for house and lots that have open spaces where they can comfortably makeshift, or design based on their liking and style.  These days, ready for occupancy houses with open spaces are being constructed by different reputable developers. One of them is Vista...

A lot has changed during the pandemic. From how we communicate and show affection towards our family and friends to the travel protocols and how we dress up when going out. Different industries are affected that some established companies were forced to lay off employees and some, unfortunately, closed. To avoid this scenario, companies resorted to working from home set-up. WORK FROM HOME Before...

Owning a house provides a sense of pride and ownership. These are some of the main reasons why Filipinos either buy residential lots and build their dream houses or buy ready for occupancy house and lot for sale. Having a house or shelter to live and grow in is one of our most important necessities as it protects us from heat, rain, and other harmful entities in our surroundings. A house is also a...

Are you considering to build a home extension yet still not entirely convinced whether it is a better alternative to moving? It is understandable that any construction work on your home is a significant investment. It would be best if you were set on your decision before any work as house prices continue to appreciate and with the pandemic restrictions in mind. Let us know, "are house extensions worth...