Here’s a little-known quirk about subdivisions in the Philippines: Once a developer finishes building a village, they sometimes donate...

BROKER: A client is asking if real estate prices will go down anytime soon because of the current political unrest. Any thoughts? JPRE:...

Beyond taxes and red tape, a bigger obstacle to Philippine RE is safety. For many foreigners, crime is the deal-breaker. What JPRE...

In real estate, one of the most tedious tasks is property viewings—scheduling clients, coordinating keys, waiting around in empty condos....

Once upon a time, a broker was at a government office, ready to file a title transfer. Everything seemed in order—until the officer...

News broke from Bangkok this week: a massive sinkhole—30 x 30 meters wide and 50 meters deep—swallowed an entire road. Officials traced...

A few days ago, I sold a camera online. I wanted to unload it quickly, so I checked the going rates. Prices hovered around P25K, with a...

Once upon a time, there was a corporate soldier—gray cubicle, blue tie, gray soul. Thirteen-hour workdays filled with reports nobody...

Foreigners love the beaches...but hate these about the Philippines. Here’s my collection of the many complaints foreigners have made...

Broker: We’re trying to close a deal. Buyer (let’s call him Alfred) is about to sell his primary residence (Property A), which he...