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The feeling of holding the keys to your own home is one of the most memorable moments for homebuyers as it signifies the culmination of a dream. It is a solid proof that your hard work and determination have paid off and you can now enjoy your private haven with your loved ones.
Florante Panganiban, a private employee and a proud owner of a studio-type condo in Manila, stressed that living in a home that’s meant for you is very rewarding. He shared with us his experience and how online property finder ZipMatch was able to help him in his home buying journey.
Coming Home to Your Own Space
Florante is no stranger to the experience of being a renter in Metro Manila. He used to live with his brother in Pasig before renting a real estate property near his office. However, the daily long commute, discomfort of the living condition and the inconvenience of not being with his family made him re-assess their housing condition and lifestyle.
I decided na humanap nalang ako ng isang place na pagkatapos kong magtrabaho sa office, pagdating ko dito [sa bahay] relax ako. And then, one place that I can call my home and my own.
Because his eldest child was also studying in one of the schools in Manila’s University belt and his other child is also entering college, Florante decided to settle down near their children’s school to make it more convenient for them.
Sabi ko dapat isa nalang kaming lugar, magkasama na kami. We had different rental cost, and I thought why not invest in our own home that would cost the same as what we were spending in our respective rentals.
Check out how the Panganiban family made this cozy place work out for them.
A Fast and Convenient Way to Buy Your Home
After deciding to buy a property, the first step he did was to look online for properties. It took him a week when he came across ZipMatch’s website. Driven by the need to look for a home as soon as possible because of continued rental expenses, Florante registered with ZipMatch.
This was the turning point in their family’s life.
The advantage with the ZipMatch system, mas mapapabilis yung information gathering mo sa mga gusto mong bilhin na properties.
Watch the video below and be inspired on how Florante was able to own his dream home with the help of ZipMatch.
Buying at the Right Time
While owning a home is a rewarding experience, Florante stresses the need to make sure you are really ready before you purchase a home because there are many things to consider. He emphasized that you should really buy at your right time and not that of your agent’s or developer’s insistence.
Masyadong aggressive actually yung [real estate] market. Talagang i-coconvince ka agad-agad [to buy], but you have to balance out your options before you buy.
Ultimately, Florante and his family are very happy with their new home.
Before I used to think that it’s a never-ending payment in terms of dues. Later on, we realized that if we stay in the condo binabayaran mo din yung other services and amenities, just like living in a complete home.
Need assistance in your home buying journey? Talk to us today, and we can help match you with a real estate professional and make your dream home come true.
