Real Estate Investing
What You Need to Know About the Home Mortgage Relief Act
If you take out loans to buy or construct a family home, you can deduct the mortgage interest from your income tax. This is the essence of Senate Bill No. 2148 authored by neophyte senator Sonny Angara. It proposes tax incentives for qualified first-time homebuyers by way of home mortgage interest relief. The Bill, Explained […]
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June 20, 2014 - 4 min read
What if Foreigners Are Allowed to Own Real Property in the Philippines?
What will happen to the Philippines' real estate industry if foreigners are allowed to buy a property? Read on to know more.
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June 17, 2014
- 7 min read
Next Step: Maximizing Your Mutual Funds
Want to buy a home? Learn how to maximize the returns of your mutual fund investments so you can use it in your purchase.
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June 10, 2014
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8 Real Estate Hotspots Outside Metro Manila
Much has been said, written, and trumpeted about Metro Manila’s economy. Being Southeast Asia’s second richest metropolis (after Singapore, who else), its regional gross domestic product (PPP-adjusted) stood at $159 billion in 2011—30 percent of the country’s total GDP—according to PricewaterhouseCoopers. Although the Philippine capital is indeed the country’s economic engine, it still needs fuel […]
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June 6, 2014
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Overseas Buyers Look Further Afield
Property exhibitions will be featured including unusual and off-the-radar projects in Asian countries like the Philippines.
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June 4, 2014
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The Ins and Outs of Rent-to-Own Home Schemes
Planning to buy a rent-to-own property in the Philippines? We give you the lowdown on the process and how you should prepare if you choose this home.
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May 28, 2014
- 8 min read
Of Prenups and Marriage: What You Need to Know About Spouses and Their Properties
Filipinos are a romantic lot. We love fantasizing about a happily ever after where the prince charming ends up with his princess. The sanctity of marriage is absolute to us, which partly may be the reason we’re the only country in the world where divorce is not allowed. Many couples that I know of go […]
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May 12, 2014
- 7 min read
Philippine Real Estate Market Still Grew in 2013 – Report
Philippine real estate is still looking good. Powered by an exceptional economic growth in 2013, the market is expected to outperform yet again this year.
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May 9, 2014
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ZipMatch, IdeaSpace Hold Joint Press Conference
ZipMatch concluded a successful press conference with startup incubator IdeaSpace Foundation at Conti’s restaurant in Greenbelt 2, Makati City.
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April 30, 2014
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What You Need to Know About Mortgage Retention Insurance
Have you ever wondered what the mortgage retention insurance (MRI) is for when you are paying to your respective lending institutions, like the Home Mutual Development Fund or any commercial bank or private lending company? Sometimes, even licensed real estate professionals might have missed discussing with you this type of insurance included in your other […]
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April 14, 2014
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