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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 11, 20251 min read

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 11, 20252 min read

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 10, 20252 min read

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