real estate
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Making a difference
Last month, a student sent me a private message asking if she could rent the studio that I advertised since it is near the Review Center where she is preparing for the Medical Board Exams. However, she only needs it for one (1) month. I talked to the owner if he could give consideration to Read more
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What is the Best Investment
When I talk to a fellow Financial Advisor, they say that the best investment is life insurance. When I talk to a fellow Certified Investment Solicitor (a CIS is licensed to sell mutual funds), they say that the best investment is mutual funds. When I talk to a fellow Real Estate Broker, they say that Read more
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How do you solve a problem like Manila traffic?
Out of frustration, I’ve been reading up on the traffic news in Metro Manila and it’s pretty clear that it’s getting worse. To date, there are no signs of improving. Sure, there are government efforts to improve it but it has yet to be seen. While I believe that this could be fatal, on a Read more
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Here’s the Right Thing to Do Before Investing.
Lately, I’ve been seeing posts in Facebook about some people complaining in certain real estate groups about a local real estate company. The long and short of it is that these people complain that they got duped. They claim to have invested a lot of money, only to be short-changed in the end. In other words, Read more
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The Year as I see it
Just reminiscing the year 2012 that is almost coming to a close. It was indeed a blessing in many ways. I have a lot to be thankful for but top of mind, here goes my list: 1. I’m still alive and so is my family. Yes, if I were not, I wouldn’t be writing this Read more
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Financial Education is on the rise
It’s human nature that whenever you talk about money, people will pay attention. Maybe because, in some aspects, money is the tool we use to satisfy both our needs and wants. Both personal desires if I may say so. Money is the magnet that pulls our desires into reality from the economic point of view. Read more
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Are zoning laws still relevant?
In real estate parlance, there is a term called “zoning”. Zoning means you classify a piece of land according to its use. Examples are residential, commercial, industrial, school zone, church zone, etc. In short, zoning is the proper classification of land use. In the Philippines, zoning is practiced in most commercial areas, where you see Read more
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It’s the Culture, Sir
What is a culture? I believe it is a way of life, beliefs, customs, old habits and practices included that have been lived and practiced for long periods of time by a common race which have been passed on from one generation to another. The Philippines is rich in culture and tradition. It is unique in Read more
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Due diligence in Real Estate
For purposes of clarity, here is Wikipedia’s definition of the term. “Due diligence” is a term used for a number of concepts involving either an investigation of a business or person prior to signing a contract, or an act with a certain standard of care. It can be a legal obligation, but the term will more Read more
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Investing
There are many reasons why people invest. I can think of the following : 1. Capital appreciation – they want to grow their money short-term or long-term. 2. Wealth Preservation – they want to keep the little extra that they save and invest it as a hedge against inflation. 3. Goal-setting – they invest so Read more
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