Watch out for developments at the FTI Taguig area
Aside from the areas near the proposed MRT 7 Stations in Quezon City, areas in Mindanao, and the Bonifacio Global City, there is another area to watch out for: The Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) property in...
View ArticleAll Eyes on Cavite: LRT Line 1 Extension plus San Miguel Airport?
Let me start with what is sure – LRT Line 1 which ends at the Baclaran station will be extended southward to Cavite. In fact, four firms have already been pre-qualified last October 2012. Just...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Guide to Property Investing by MoneySense is out!
2012 is about to end and I’m sure a lot of you out there are thinking of ways to jump-start the coming new year. If you are planning to get into real estate investing, then MoneySense’s Ultimate Guide...
View ArticleGiveaway: The Ultimate Guide to Property Investing
Christmas is fast approaching and once again, in a special way, we focus on thanking God for sending his Son to save us from our sins, and for all the blessings He has given us this past year. Thank...
View ArticlePhilippine Property Outlook for 2013
Based on what I have gathered from news and analyses over the internet as of this writing, the outlook for Philippine real estate this 2013 is very positive. I have gathered the important news...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About Real Property Tax (RPT)
Real Property Tax (RPT) is a tax that owners of real property need to pay every year so that the local government unit (LGU) will not auction off their property. There are some investors who buy...
View ArticleHow to finance your residential real estate investments through banks
Many people want to invest in real estate, and some even already know what they want to buy, but the real problem is – how can they get financing for the purchase? Majority of the population do not...
View ArticleFinancial Education for Kids – Part I
Today is the 8th birthday of our only son, CJ. Just like all parents, Jay and I are very proud of our son and we pray that he will grow up to be a kind and God-fearing man. And we also want CJ to be...
View ArticleSpecial financing scheme now available for Unionbank’s house and lots at...
Many people who wish to buy their own homes or investment properties but cannot get over the financing barrier. Questions such as, “How do I get money for the downpayment?” or “Will I get approved for...
View ArticleDonation As An Estate Planning Tool (A Discussion on Donor’s Tax)
Donation of properties are subject to donor’s tax The donation of properties can be used as a tool for estate planning. One just needs to be aware that donations are subject to donor’s tax. Read this...
View ArticleHomeowner’s association dues now subject to income tax and VAT (RMC No. 9-2013)
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but we all saw this coming. Not long after the imposition of income tax and value-added tax (VAT) on condominium dues comes Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No....
View ArticleFinancial Education for Kids – Part II
This is the second part of a series on Financial Education for Kids. If you missed the first part, check it out through the following link: Financial Education for Kids Part I. Now let’s move on to...
View ArticleHaving relationship and legal problems? Tune in to Relasyon and get free...
“Para sa mga walang date sa Valentine’s, ito ay Singles Awareness Day. Para sa mga masaya na walang date sa Valentine’s, ito ay Singles Independence Day. Sa mga walang pakialam, ang tawag dito ay...
View ArticleAsia United Bank Foreclosed Properties listing now available!
For the first time, we are featuring an updated list of Asia United Bank foreclosed properties, as of February 2013. This listing from AUB includes foreclosed properties from the following areas: Las...
View ArticleMonthly Amortization Payments: Back to Basics
Knowing your monthly amortization payments is a very crucial factor in knowing whether you will earn passive income from your real estate investment or not. In a nutshell, your monthly rentals should...
View ArticleThe Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) and Real Estate
On February 15, 2013, Pres. Aquino signed Republic Act (RA) 10365 which further strengthens the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) or RA 9160, which was signed into law in 2001. The revision of the AMLA...
View Article20 Tips – How To Top The Real Estate Brokers’ Licensure Exam
The 2013 Real Estate Brokers Exam is fast approaching as March 17, 2013 is only eleven days away! If you are going to take the exam, might as well aim for the top. Here are some tips for those who want...
View ArticleFinancial Education For Kids – Part III
This is the third part of a series on Financial Education for Kids. If you missed the first and second parts, check them out through these links: Part I and Part II. Now let’s move on to Part III…...
View Article5 Tips for New Real Estate Brokers
I remember the time when I passed the real estate brokers’ exam. I was still working in Makati then, and I didn’t really know what to do next. I never had sales experience and didn’t know where to...
View ArticleFinancial Education For Kids Part 4: Summer Activities for 2013
This is actually Part IV of our series on Financial Education for Kids. If you missed the first three, click on these links: Part I, Part II, and Part III. Please note that I am by no means an expert...
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