Monthly Archives: July 2009

First Time Homebuyers Find Opportunity in Current Market

Posted on July 27, 2009 by admin

Looking for a one-stop-blog to help first time home buyers in the Philippines, I didn’t find any!  Doing a bit of research, I found this site from Basta Pinoy  with an article by Charles Covalesky, a Title insurance lawyer based in Florida, … Continue reading →

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Five Things a Realtor Won't (Immediately) Tell You When Viewing Condos

Posted on July 24, 2009 by admin

Before viewing  other condos in your Realtor’s shortlist, do bear in mind the following to have a productive trip: 1)  Allocate at least 1.5 hours for viewing  properties.   It takes at least 20-30 minutes to inspect a condo.  When scheduling … Continue reading →

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Food and ambiance aplenty at Conti's

Posted on July 23, 2009 by admin

It’s with some pride that I can say that I knew Conti’s Restaurant long before they became ultra-popular. Conti’s started out as Dates and Nuts Restaurant in BF Homes Paranaque way back in the early 80′s. I remember my parents taking … Continue reading →

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3 Tips on Finding the Perfect Neighborhood

Posted on July 21, 2009 by admin

As lifted from Architerra, here are tips on finding a neighborhood that meets your needs: 1. Make a list of all of the amenities that are close by in the neighborhood you are considering as your new residence.  Keep in … Continue reading →

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5 Things To Consider When Buying Your First Home

Posted on July 18, 2009 by admin

Some sound advice from  Point 2 Homes‘  information archive on buying your first home:   With interest rates relatively stable and special rate discounts available to overseas-based Filipino workers (OFW), many renters are starting to think about purchasing a home of their … Continue reading →

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