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HIGH ELECTRIC BILL MYSTERY
There’s a condo complex in the city that’s earned a reputation—for all the wrong reasons. It’s not the usual gripes about noisy neighbors...
Jul 171 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 152 min read


ATS Needed?
Short answer? Yes. On June 19, 2019, the PRC issued a memo reminding real estate brokers that they must secure an Authority to Sell (ATS)...
Jul 152 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 111 min read


PH PROPERTY PLATFORMS
Over the past decade, the PH RE portal space has undergone a silent but strategic reshuffling—one merger at a time. Behind the scenes,...
Jul 112 min read


CONSULARIZED VS. APOSTILLED
Problem: Signing Documents Abroad Let’s say a seller—who's living overseas—needs to sign a document like an SPA. Normally, PH agencies...
Jul 102 min read


CATCH UP PRICING
When Vertis North was launched in 2012, the secondary market in nearby gated villages—previously stagnant at P35K/sqm—began to stir. By...
Jul 102 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 82 min read


UTILITY TRANSFERS
Utility Transfers: The Extra Mile That Sets Brokers Apart Transferring a property doesn’t end with handing over the keys and the new...
Jul 72 min read


INTEREST RATES X RE
Books teach us that central banks (CBs) influence inflation through interest rates. When inflation rises, the BSP hikes its benchmark...
Jul 42 min read
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