Real Estate

Finding the right property in the right community to invest in takes months of planning. Investors, particularly in real estate, should have sufficient knowledge and consider factors such as the locations in which they intend to invest property to market people looking for a place to live. Investing in real estate is all about identifying the right opportunity, which is usually in areas where large...

The pandemic affects several business owners, causing many Filipinos to lose their jobs. This resulted in thousands of properties, including condominiums, houses, and lots, being drifted in the market and available for purchase on an assumed balance, or "Pasalo". House for assume balance is a less traditional method of purchasing a home. For those who are new to the term, it simply means "to bear...

As they always say, death is unavoidable. While it is prudent to concentrate on the present, it is even more sensible to plan for the future, especially death. We are all aware that we will have to confront this reality at some point in our lives, and what better way to do so than to be prepared? Aside from planning your funeral and other services, you should not overlook one important detail: the...

Without a doubt, Airbnb has permanently altered the travel industry. If you've ever stayed in an Airbnb rental, you've probably wondered what it's like to be on the other side. For many, their side hustle serves as their primary source of income. That's right, renting out your space on sites like Airbnb can be a great way to supplement your income while utilizing an existing asset: your...

Newly married couples face a lot of decisions and choices in their life. Home buying is one among them that can be made in an organized way. Buying a home as newlyweds is an exciting, but also stressful and intimidating process. If you're ready to take the leap, here are some tips for homebuyers to make their experience easier and stress-free: Set a budget When you are a newlywed looking to buy...

The real estate industry is one of the oldest and most mature economic sectors. Despite this, it has been steady to adopt new technologies and innovations. As a result, there is an opportunity for new companies and real estate agents to take advantage of these emerging technologies and change how homes are built, bought, and sold. This post will explore some of these changes: Virtual reality in...

Your house is one of the biggest investments, and it is important that you treat your home as such. However, there are things that you can do to decrease your house value without even realizing it. From clutter to bad interior design choices, these things will decrease the value of your home—and they’re easy enough to fix. Clutter Clutter can make your home feel smaller, harder to sell, and...

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...

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...

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...