BROKER: Juan, have you heard of this new BSP-BSRD requirement for foreign condo owners? JUAN: First time I’m hearing this. What happened?...

There’s one document banks obsess over, but the real estate industry almost never bothers with: the Certificate of No Marriage, or...

It’s a question that comes up often: Do you really need a parking slot when buying a condo unit? At first glance, the answer seems...

BROKER: Thanks for sharing the Offer Letter template. Question—do you usually ask clients to physically sign it, or is an e-signature...

JPRE Offer Letter Template v2

Our 1H2025 is out! Worse Before Better-a candid look at where the property market stands and where it might be heading.

When closing a deal, another source of friction is accountabilities—specifically, which party shoulders which taxes and fees. Here’s a...

Refund clauses decide whether earnest money is returned to the buyer or stays with the seller. Done well, they’re clear, specific, and...

In last Friday’s post, we covered straightforward payment terms. But what happens when the purchase involves multiple steps—say, three or...

Today’s Topic: Terms of Payment. Right after the purchase price, this is the next big hurdle in closing a deal. For all-cash purchases,...