4 buying pitfalls overseas Pinoys must avoid

Posted in Guides on November 30th, 2009 by admin | 1 Comment »

DEVELOPERS go through great lengths just to attract overseas-based Filipino property buyers, even holding road shows abroad to directly connect with overseas workers, whose dreams include owning a house and lot, and probably one or two more properties after they retire or return back home. The country’s largest property financing agency Pag-Ibig and... ...read the full story

Greater urgency for environment

Posted in News on November 27th, 2009 by admin | No Comments »

RECENT proofs of the nation’s vulnerability to the effects of climate change have heighten the commitment of Nuvali as an eco-community to influence mindsets of people to favor sustainable living and business practices. Jun Bisnar, Ayala Land vice president and Nuvali general manager, said the damage caused by typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng serves to underscore... ...read the full story

Nature, Miss Earth beauties take center stage at Nuvali

Posted in News on November 25th, 2009 by admin | No Comments »

Miss Earth candidates are set to visit Nuvali, Ayala Land’s largest master-eco-community spanning the cities of Sta. Rosa and Calamba in Laguna, for activities that highlight harmony of modern living with nature. On Tuesday, November 10, the beauties for the Miss Earth pageant will experience that Nuvali has laid out for its residents and visitors... ...read the full story

What You Should Know Before Inquiring On Philippines Foreclosed Property

Posted in Guides on November 24th, 2009 by admin | No Comments »

Foreclosures occur when the owner’s financial situation changes and he/she can no longer keep up her mortgage payments. Dealing in foreclosures is a specialty in itself. Those who understand the process do very well because, by definition, they are always buying wholesale. You have to spend some time learning the process before you can be good at... ...read the full story

Something new at Montecito

Posted in News on November 23rd, 2009 by admin | No Comments »

MANILA, Philippines – Living in Metro Manila it can be hard to imagine a place where a person could stop and look up at a clear blue sky and take a breath of fresh, clean air. Skyscrapers and traffic have become so much a part of everyday life that it’s easy to believe that everywhere else is just the same. But tranquility is not far off, because... ...read the full story

Treveia Nuvali: The Green Responsibility

Posted in News on November 20th, 2009 by admin | No Comments »

The Earth needs every household to be its hero.It’s no secret who the enemy is: carbon emissions continually destroy the Earth’s atmosphere and cause the global warming phenomenon. But what’s surprising to know are studies by the US Environmental Protection Agency which reveal that most of these carbon emissions come from private... ...read the full story

Ayala Land Premier: Sustainability first

Posted in News on November 18th, 2009 by admin | No Comments »

Sustainable building, a practice once deemed as unprofitable and utopian, is now emerging as a powerful force. Rising energy costs and increased awareness about global warming helped catapult green building into the consciousness of the public. And Ayala Land Premier has committed to a vigorous and progressive sustainability program exemplified in their... ...read the full story

Life is at Treveia in Nuvali

Posted in News on November 16th, 2009 by admin | No Comments »

Alveo Land Corp. recently launched Treveia, a residential development that has been touted by Dan Abando, President of Alveo Land Corp., as  “one of their most ambitious projects yet.” Treveia, which stands for the main ideals of the project: urban conveniences, eco-friendliness, and a family-nurturing community, is Alveo Land’s first... ...read the full story

Common Annotations on the Certificate of Title

Posted in Guides on November 13th, 2009 by admin | No Comments »

Notice of Lis Pendens – the property is subject to a pending court litigation involving ownership or possession. Writ of Preliminary Attachment – the property is being held as a security for the satisfaction of a court decision which maybe rendered against the registered owner. Section 4 Rule 74 of the rules of court – the title was obtained by... ...read the full story

Buying a condo? A few tips to protect yourself!

Posted in News on November 13th, 2009 by admin | No Comments »

Although article is more for the real estate scene in the US than in the Philippines, I think you dear reader will get a few tips to apply in your current condominium hunting trip. A few excerpts: “Look for hidden debts. If you’re buying a distressed property, whether in a “short sale” (when the seller owes the bank more than... ...read the full story