The most common mistake home buyers make is that they buy with their heart instead of their head. This often means they pay more than they should or are disappointed when they uncover defects in the home or find out the neighbourhood isn’t quite what they thought. Here are 10 ways to prepare yourself. 1. Be prepared The best way to avoid this is to... ...read the full story
BUYING a house for the first time is like getting married. You need to be level headed, think wisely, plan well and eliminate the chances of regretting the decision later. For first-time house buyers, scouring the market for a suitable property can be exhilarating but it can also be frustrating if you don’t find “the one” or you do but it comes... ...read the full story
The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) ordered Friday the filing of criminal charges against an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and an examiner of the Register of Deeds (RD) of Tuguegarao, Cagayan, for allegedly issuing spurious land titles. Several other private respondents were also included in the charge sheets. Ordered... ...read the full story
“WE cannot afford not to go green.” This has been the bold statement that the Construction Show Manila (Manilacon) 2010, which is now ongoing at the SMX Convention Center at the SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City, tries to imbibe to everyone. “Going green isn’t just a trend or a fad. We need to take on the challenge of climate change as an... ...read the full story
Throughout the country real estate developers are up in arms over certain provisions of R.A. 9646, also known as the “Real Estate Service Act of the Philippines” (RESA), which regulates the practice of real estate service in the Philippines, creating for the purpose a Professional Regulatory Board of Real Estate Service (PRBRES) and its subsequent... ...read the full story
David MacCallum advises those who are new to the house-buying game to take their time in deciding – and be realistic about the price they can afford. Buying a home is probably our biggest outlay and can be a rewarding experience or a frustrating one. The problem is most of us buy only a few houses during our lifetime and so have limited experience. Fortunately... ...read the full story
Planning to buy a home next year? Here’s a checklist to see if you’re on the right path to be a homeowner in 2011. Check if you are eligible for a loan. If you’re not paying cash, taking out a loan is your next best bet to purchasing a home. If you’re buying a foreclosed property, banks can offer a 5 yr installment plan, with 10-25%... ...read the full story
Knowledge and experience are the keys to successful real estate transactions. The Internet is an enormous library of valuable real estate related information. Doing your research to gather knowledge as well as working with local REALTORS®, whose expertise and experience can interpret and guide you through the information, can be essential to your success... ...read the full story
The key to making any house yummy enough to attract a buyer’s offer is to literally infuse it with a BIG dose of yang chi… shaking the home’s energy into life, not just to activate its ambience but also to make the energy so good that potential buyers get hooked IMMEDIATELY and also beguiled by layer after layer of lucky shimmering warm welcoming... ...read the full story
Real estate, housing, and global tourism are the sectors which deserve immediate attention since they offer the best prospects for immediate returns to the rest of the economy and the millions of people who need jobs and better income, President Aquino said. This as he urged government to be clear and forthright in locating and classifying the lands... ...read the full story
Houses For Sale in the Philippines was built to feature houses in the Philippines worthy of selling to those who work hard for the money they have. It also stemmed from the unfortunate incident we had with buying a property that up to this day, was not turned over to us. Read More
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