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When Vertis North was launched in 2012, the secondary market in nearby gated villages—previously stagnant at P35K/sqm—began to stir. By...

Jul 10, 20252 min read

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

Utility Transfers: The Extra Mile That Sets Brokers Apart Transferring a property doesn’t end with handing over the keys and the new...

Jul 7, 20252 min read

Books teach us that central banks (CBs) influence inflation through interest rates. When inflation rises, the BSP hikes its benchmark...

Jul 4, 20252 min read

New Check-Writing Rules? Again?! Yes—again. The Philippine Clearing House Corporation (PCHC) has quietly rolled out updated guidelines...

Jul 2, 20251 min read

My colleague at RE/MAX Capital, Rap Santos, recently shared a real estate horror story that deserves more attention. In a deal he...

Jun 27, 20252 min read

Where Do Closings Happen? (Hint: Not Always at the Bank) Ever noticed how buyers and sellers often hope to meet at the seller’s bank...

Jun 26, 20252 min read

In the Philippine real estate world, I call the gap between full payment and the release of the title Real Estate Limbo. It’s that...

Jun 25, 20252 min read

Once upon a time, a prospective tenant reached out to a property owner to inquire about a rental unit. Everything was going smoothly—all...

Jun 24, 20251 min read

It’s a dream many aspire to—amassing a portfolio of real estate properties, watching your wealth grow with each new title deed. But...

Jun 23, 20252 min read