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Real Estate Investing

HUDCC Approves Adjustment of Socialized Housing Price Ceiling

The Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) approved to increase the socialized housing price ceiling from Php400,000 to Php450,000 on October 16, 2013. This adjustment was made to reflect the recent increases in construction costs and encourage private developers to participate more in the production of socialized housing units that adhere to mandated housing […]

Home Buying Tips

12 Ways to Detect Fake Land Titles

Is the land title you’re buying the real deal? Follow these steps to double check.

Home Buying Tips

10 Best Places to Retire in the Philippines

More than just a tourist haven, the Philippines, it turns out, is also a great place to retire.

Inside ZipMatch

ZipMatch Launches New Flood Map Feature

Find out flood situation in Metro Manila with ZipMaps.

Home Buying Tips

Why Are Agents Not Answering Their Phones?

It is becoming more common in the real estate industry for agents to request “no phones calls.” Here's how it is affecting their relationship with clients.

Location and Lifestyle

Safe and Sound: 4 Ways to Flood-Proof Your House

We list four useful ways to flood-proof your home, which will surely help minimize water damage after a severe storm or other disaster.

Location and Lifestyle

6 Ecological Issues That Affect Real Estate of Metro Manila

Dr. Nereus Acosta enumerates the ecological issues affecting real estate, and how we can make the industry work with nature, not against it.

Professionals

How to Be a Tech-Savvy Broker, and Earn More in the Process

The effort and money a real estate professional spends on technology is helpful. Here are ways on how to maximize technology to your financial advantage.

Real Estate Investing

9 Concepts Every Filipino Property Buyer Should Know

Struggling with real estate terms like default and contract to sell? Check out this cheat sheet.

Real Estate Investing

Is There a Real Estate Bubble on the Horizon?

Recognizing when a bubble may occur becomes easier if economists and policy-makers can spot the red flags in the areas of lending, spending, and employment.