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THE COMMERCIAL LEASE TRAP
A tenant once leased a commercial space from a friend. Because they trusted him, they didn’t bother asking for proof of ownership. They’d...
Sep 9, 20251 min read


DPWH x REAL ESTATE
How does the DPWH flood-control circus spill over into the property sector? Short-term pain, long-term gain. As one industry veteran...
Sep 1, 20251 min read


PURE EVIL
It started like any other deal. Once upon a time, a Buyer and Seller agreed on a verbal offer, everything looked good—until the Buyer’s...
Aug 19, 20252 min read


BANK FINANCED PURCHASES
Bank financing can open doors for buyers—but not all the time. Here are the most common deal-breakers I’ve seen. 1. Buyer Isn’t...
Aug 12, 20252 min read


THE EXPENSIVE "NO"
Once upon a time, a buyer was on the verge of closing a condo purchase. Her name was already on the Contract to Sell. Everything was in...
Aug 5, 20252 min read


ALMOST A DONE DEAL
Once upon a time, a property sale was on the verge of closing. The buyer had paid earnest money to secure the deal. Both parties—seller...
Jul 30, 20253 min read


A DECADE OF REGRET
Once upon a time, a foreign investor was lured by glossy brochures and charming smiles. A team of sales agents—dispatched overseas by a...
Jul 28, 20252 min read


SOCIAL MEDIA PITFALLS
Once upon a time, a real estate broker decided to advertise a listing on social media. It seemed like a smart move—cast a wider net,...
Jul 15, 20252 min read


WHEN WORK COMES HOME
Once upon a time, there was an up-and-coming musician who was starting to make waves—not just in music, but online. His videos were...
Jul 11, 20251 min read


PULLED OF AN OCEAN'S ELEVEN
Once upon a time, an expatriate was assigned to the Philippines to help launch a promising new venture. As part of his compensation...
Jul 8, 20252 min read
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