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"PUWEDE PA KISS?
Once upon a time, a handyman was hired to do some repairs in a unit. He was well-regarded among brokers—reliable, fairly priced, and...
Mar 4, 20252 min read


UH OH
I don’t think you can truly say you’re in business until you’ve received one of these dreaded letters from the BIR. It’s almost like a...
Feb 26, 20252 min read


EJS WITH ABSOLUTE SALE - LESSONS
This case highlights why lawyers recommend keeping the Extra-Judicial Settlement (EJS) and the sale as separate transactions. Ideally,...
Feb 19, 20251 min read


EJS WITH ABSOLUTE SALE
Once upon a time, a buyer stumbled upon a great deal—a lot in a prime subdivision priced 20% below market value. Upon inquiring, he...
Feb 18, 20251 min read


VANISHING INVESTMENTS
A buyer once purchased a lot in the mountains, captivated by its breathtaking view of the city. The lot sloped downward from the street,...
Feb 11, 20251 min read


THE P40MN TAX TRAP
Once upon a time, a broker successfully closed the sale of a condo unit. To handle the title transfer, they relied on their Runner. Just...
Feb 4, 20251 min read


ALMOST LOSING PHP 4 BILLION
In the 1990s, Mrs. Mapera lent money to a distressed property owner and received the title of the property as collateral. Shortly after,...
Jan 30, 20252 min read


THE COST OF LOOSE LIPS
Once upon a time, an in-house broker sold a pre-selling condo unit to a walk-in buyer he met while manning a booth. The buyer was easy to...
Jan 21, 20251 min read


WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
The viral videos seem to be stirring up concern among property owners, leading to noticeable market shifts. I’ve observed a growing...
Jan 14, 20252 min read


SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECY
I didn’t see this coming. In my 1H2024 report, Connecting the Dots, I predicted that general property prices would remain flat over the...
Jan 7, 20251 min read
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