How to get a 20% discount on real property taxes
As a property owner, one of our obligations is to pay our real property taxes. It’s a given, we really have no choice but to include it on our list of real estate expenses, unless we would want our...
View ArticleDBP foreclosed properties (provincial areas) sealed bidding slated on...
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) will be having a sealed bidding of foreclosed properties from provincial areas on December 20, 2012*, Thursday, 1:30pm, at the Tanghalan ng Julian Felipe,...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Guide to Property Investing by MoneySense is out!
2012 is about to end and I’m sure a lot of you out there are thinking of ways to jump-start the coming new year. If you are planning to get into real estate investing, then MoneySense’s Ultimate Guide...
View ArticleWhy buy foreclosed properties?
Obviously, I have a bias for foreclosed properties, and I would love to answer the question above. However, I won’t be the one doing the explaining this time. Instead, I will let Pinnacle’s December...
View ArticleGiveaway: The Ultimate Guide to Property Investing
Christmas is fast approaching and once again, in a special way, we focus on thanking God for sending his Son to save us from our sins, and for all the blessings He has given us this past year. Thank...
View ArticlePRC releases latest batch of real estate brokers and appraisers approved for...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Professional Regulatory Board of Real Estate Service (PRBRES) has just released the latest batch of Real Estate Brokers and Real Estate Appraisers...
View ArticleI made it through Christmas day…
This Christmas was so different, it was our first without our daughter Mira (actually, Mira was not yet here with us last Christmas, and she was only born last July 7, 2012… but you know what I mean!)...
View ArticlePhilippine Property Outlook for 2013
Based on what I have gathered from news and analyses over the internet as of this writing, the outlook for Philippine real estate this 2013 is very positive. I have gathered the important news...
View ArticleGoodbye bittersweet 2012… Hello 2013!
Goodbye bitter-sweet 2012… Hello Happy New 2013!!! 2012 was supposed to be the year the world would end, and in a way, it did. That’s how we felt because of our loss. But with the new year that we...
View ArticleCongratulations to the 3 winners for our Ultimate Guide to Property Investing...
We already have the 3 winners for our Ultimate Guide to Property Investing Giveaway! A total of 180 people joined and submitted 917 entries. Thanks again to everyone who joined. The complete list of...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About Real Property Tax (RPT)
Real Property Tax (RPT) is a tax that owners of real property need to pay every year so that the local government unit (LGU) will not auction off their property. There are some investors who buy...
View Article196th Unionbank foreclosed properties auction slated on January 26, 2013
Still at zero-interest for the 10% downpayment (6 months to pay) We welcome 2013 with the first auction of Unionbank foreclosed properties for Luzon and Metro Manila, which will be held on January 26,...
View ArticlePhilmay and Maybank foreclosed properties and repossessed cars as of December...
These are the updated listings of foreclosed properties and repossessed cars from Philmay Property Inc. (PPI) and Maybank as of December 31, 2012. Foreclosed properties and repossessed cars included on...
View ArticleHow to finance your residential real estate investments through banks
Many people want to invest in real estate, and some even already know what they want to buy, but the real problem is – how can they get financing for the purchase? Majority of the population do not...
View ArticlePrime PNB foreclosed properties public sealed bidding slated on January 25, 2013
The first public sealed bidding for 2013 of Prime PNB foreclosed properties kicks-off on January 25, 2013, Friday, 10:00am, at the 9th Floor, Financial Center, President Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard,...
View ArticleFinancial Education for Kids – Part I
Today is the 8th birthday of our only son, CJ. Just like all parents, Jay and I are very proud of our son and we pray that he will grow up to be a kind and God-fearing man. And we also want CJ to be...
View ArticleNaga PNB foreclosed properties (at up to 25% discount) auction slated on...
The Philippine National Bank Special Assets Management Group (PNB-SAMG) shall be having a public auction of PNB foreclosed properties on February 7, 2013, 2:00pm, at The Avenue Plaza Hotel, Magsaysay...
View ArticleThe Buena Mano Q1-2013 Metro Manila catalog of bank acquired assets is here!
The first Buena Mano catalog for 2013 is here! The Buena Mano Q1-2013 Greater Metro Manila area catalog is now ready for download. I can’t help but notice the glossy cover, reminds me of the Panorama...
View ArticleSpecial financing scheme now available for Unionbank’s house and lots at...
Many people who wish to buy their own homes or investment properties but cannot get over the financing barrier. Questions such as, “How do I get money for the downpayment?” or “Will I get approved for...
View ArticleDonation As An Estate Planning Tool (A Discussion on Donor’s Tax)
Donation of properties are subject to donor’s tax The donation of properties can be used as a tool for estate planning. One just needs to be aware that donations are subject to donor’s tax. Read this...
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