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TAX TRAP: 6-TRANSACTION RULE
Did you know: the BIR can classify you as engaged in real estate business based on transaction volume? Many real estate investors are...
Feb 7, 20251 min read


OFFER ACCEPTED...OR NOT?
At what point does an Offer to Purchase become legally binding? Is it when the seller signs the document? Or does the seller’s obligation...
Feb 6, 20252 min read


DEALING WITH SQUATTERS
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...
Feb 5, 20252 min read


THE P40MN TAX TRAP
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...
Feb 4, 20251 min read


FINDING THE RIGHT BROKER
What if you’ve found the perfect property, but the listing broker is unresponsive? Or perhaps you’d rather work with a different broker...
Feb 3, 20251 min read


SHARING A COPY OF THE TITLE
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...
Feb 3, 20252 min read


SPANISH TITLE
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...
Jan 30, 20251 min read


ALMOST LOSING PHP 4 BILLION
In the 1990s, Mrs. Mapera lent money to a distressed property owner and received the title of the property as collateral. Shortly after,...
Jan 30, 20252 min read


IS RE STILL A GOOD INVESTMENT?
I sometimes post about challenges in the real estate (RE) industry to caution buyers, yet I also share property ads. Is that...
Jan 30, 20252 min read


MACEDA LAW IN PRACTICE
In 1972, former Senator Ernesto Maceda recognized the need to protect real estate buyers and introduced the "Realty Installment Buyer...
Jan 30, 20252 min read
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