Based on actual cases I've handled, here are some key insights on dealing with informal settlers (a.k.a. squatters or "IS"). 1.⁠ ⁠How...

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...

What if you’ve found the perfect property, but the listing broker is unresponsive? Or perhaps you’d rather work with a different broker...

Client: Juan, I have a question. A prospective buyer for my property is asking for a copy of the title. Should I give it to them? Is it...

Client: I inherited a property and only recently realized that the title is still in Spanish. Is this okay? What should I do? Juan: When...

In the 1990s, Mrs. Mapera lent money to a distressed property owner and received the title of the property as collateral. Shortly after,...

I sometimes post about challenges in the real estate (RE) industry to caution buyers, yet I also share property ads. Is that...

In 1972, former Senator Ernesto Maceda recognized the need to protect real estate buyers and introduced the "Realty Installment Buyer...

The History of Ayala Alabang In the 1960s, after successfully developing Makati, the Ayala family sought new ventures in property...

The Registry of Deeds (RD) can issue multiple copies of a Title—one for each co-owner! This provision is based on Presidential Decree No....