Home Buying

How to Protect Yourself from Top Real Estate Scams in the Philippines

Real estate scams are unfortunate realities in the Philippines and other parts of the world. In countries like the United States, homebuyers and renters are offered better protection through regulations like mandatory escrows and title insurance. For the most part, similar stringent laws in the Philippines are still being formulated. This leaves you, the buyer […]

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8 Tips to Help You Choose the Best Neighborhood to Live In

Searching for a home for sale? The neighborhood you choose can easily make or break your living experience. You can introduce improvements/upgrades to any home, but living in a neighborhood with a subpar location will be much harder to deal with. So whether you’re looking at houses or condos for sale, make sure you know […]

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8 Things Every First-Time Homebuyer in the Philippines Should Know

Buying a home for the first time can feel daunting and exciting altogether. Balancing these emotions — and staying cool under pressure — is key to coming out of the process a happy first-time homeowner. Looking at houses and condos for sale in the Philippines? Here are eight things you should know about the homebuying […]

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8 Tips on How to Negotiate a Real Estate Deal as a Homebuyer

Real estate success often depends heavily on negotiation skills. Your ability to know what the other side wants and reconciling it with your own interests can make or break a transaction. If you’re not comfortable with negotiating for whatever reason, it may be very tempting to just say yes to everything and avoid the hard […]

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You See a House and Condo for Sale. Which One Do You Get?

When you’re in a position to buy real estate, you know you’ve made some good life decisions so far. And if you’re deciding to invest in either a house or condominium, it’s hard to go wrong with either in all honesty. But everyone has distinct lifestyle considerations. Overlooking that simple fact can make a real […]

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Understanding Down Payment Terms & Upfront Costs for Pre-selling Condos in Metro Manila

You’ve probably come across a pamphlet advertising pre-selling of condo units for what seems like a great bargain. Low prices sure attract a lot of interested buyers, but don’t bite in just yet. When it comes to condominium pre-sales, it’s important to remember that there will always be a couple of fees you will need […]