BRIA Homes and the Year That Was

BRIA Homes made the year 2022
a banner year for the company.

In the Philippines and elsewhere in the world, each new calendar year brings fresh resolve to make worthwhile changes in life—from upgrading one’s domicile to recharging career goals. These were sectors in which top-tier residential property developer BRIA Homes excelled, making the year 2022 a banner year for the company.

To start with, it was the year when BRIA further affirmed its status as the most trusted provider of affordable homes in the Philippines. At no time was this more evident than when BRIA was on a roll, building comfortable, well-designed housing units in multiple projects nationwide, while making homeownership more accessible for the average Filipino.

Proptech platform Ohmyhome bares five mistakes to avoid when purchasing a home

Leading property platform Ohmyhome shares five usual
mistakes Filipinos make on their first property purchase
—choosing the wrong location, not knowing the best property
 type for one’s needs, not understanding financial options,
underestimating homebuying costs,
and working with the wrong agent.

For a lot of Filipinos, buying their first home is mostly uncharted territory. The process involves an overwhelming number of details that can prove to be challenging to be completely mindful of, and missing even just one can lead to costly mistakes sooner and later.

Here, leading property solutions company Ohmyhome shares the five usual missteps that prospective homebuyers can make and offers tips on how to avoid them. 

Mistake #1 Choosing the Wrong Location

Property experts say that real estate is a high-investment purchase based primarily on location. “We have heard too many stories about people moving into their dream homes only to find out months later that flooding occurs after a heavy downpour or internet and cellular coverage is extremely weak,” Julian Sison, marketing manager of Ohmyhome, says.

Thus, prospective homebuyers must get to know all they can about the location of their future home: is it near an earthquake fault line? Are transport hubs accessible? They should also check out upcoming developments such as new infrastructure projects and new business and job opportunities. 

Ohmyhome: Why invest in real estate in 2021

Filipinos seeking stable and safe investments might want to
venture into property this year, as data from real estate analysts
 show a positive outlook for Philippine real estate in 2021. 

Forecasts for the real estate industry in 2021 show that property as an investment remains a stable and safe option, with upcoming developments in the country’s business environment and national infrastructure projects set for completion.

Industry experts assert that the property sector has “continuously displayed resilience over the last decade, posting record high-levels in take-up, supply, prices, and land values.” 

Likewise, data from research show that despite the pandemic, property investments yield steady and lucrative returns, preserve wealth, and generate capital appreciation, showing how real estate is one of the best long-term investments for individuals and families.

All these points out the fact that the real estate industry remains one of the safest spheres for investors who seek passive income.

Santa's Eleves Bring Joy To Lancaster New City Residents

Christmas indeed is a time of giving and fun. And in the growing community of Lancaster New City in Cavite, the 

Santa's Little Suprises

Lancaster New City is set to give a special treat for families living in the development during one of the Christmas light show schedules. Tagged as "Santa's Little Suprises," Santa's elves are set to come over to give away gifts to celebrate the true essence of Christmas: sharing love, peace and happiness.

On December 19 and 20, a Christmas song will signal the appearance of Santa's elves as they come out from the Santa's workshop arcades and so a special performance for the crowd. This will be done as they usher kids to line up at the arcades. Children lined up will be specifically picked and chosen by Santa's elves for the children to trully appreciate the meaning of sharing love, peace and happiness.

RE/MAX: The game is about to change

When you are starting a business, it is preferable to go for an international franchise because it is tried and tested not only in the Philippine setting but in other countries as well.

What RE/MAX, the world's top real estate franchise, brings to the table is what is known in the industry as the "Power of 8," which is made up of the company's core strengths.

The Power of the RE/MAX Name means the franchisee will have a brand with credibility to help him or her sell real estate. RE/MAX, a Denver-based company founded by Dave and Gail Liniger in 1973, is the #1 Global Real Estate Franchise in the world. It is also the top real estate franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 and the leading real estate franchise on Franchise Times' Top 200. Last year, Entrepreneur Magazine named RE/MAX the #12 Global Franchise.

RE/MAX: A new concept that benefits consumers

RE/MAX, the world's highest-rating franchise, has changed the real estate sector in the Philippines by providing more options to people looking for property to own or lease.

For brokers, it means a more professional approach to doing business. 

"Our people aren't just in it for the money. They love what they are doing and are looking forward to what happens every day. They don't just have jobs. They have careers," explains RE/MAX Philippines country manager Michelle Perlas.

But the biggest benefit of RE/MAX being in the Philippines, according to Perlas, is felt by consumers.

From a kargador to a millionaire: Nilo Omillo’s story

Nilo Omillo, a real estate broker for Vista Land for 22 years, is driving in style these days. In a recent ceremony awarding the exemplary brokers of the company, Vista Land Chairman and former Senate President Manny Villar personally handed him the key to a sleek Mercedes Benz E Series. For someone who used to clean bathrooms and knead dough in a bakery, to be rewarded as such means that Nilo, who still has the self-effacing quality of his old days, has reached a personal milestone.

Former Senate President and current Vista Land Chairman Manuel “Manny” Villar hands over a gold key symbolizing a sleek Mercedes Benz E Series to Camella top broker Nilo Omillo (third person from left) for his “work ethic, commitment to excellence and passion to serve.” Omillo, who used to be a kargador and janitor (among other odd jobs), has become a multi-millionaire by selling real estate properties of Vista Land.

Your Own Property

Manual to Lyf has now a real estate blog called YOUR OWN PROPERTY. A great guide for people who wants to know about great buys in real estate. You may visit the site at www.yourownproperty.blogspot.com. And For the first main feature, we have the Malayan Plaza Tower located at Ortitgas Center. Just across Asian Development Bank and Podium, it also has a great view of the Ortigas skyline and beyond. For more details visit the blog today!

Brisk sales push for advanced launch of Avida Towers Centera Tower 2

Due to brisk sales and high demand, Avida Towers Centera is launching its second Tower on July 23, 2011, only four months from the launch of its first Tower, to make way for a fresh set of inventory available to buyers.

Avida Towers Centera, which was launched just last March 2011, is a joint venture project with Philippine National Bank (PNB). It is a four-tower residential condominium soon to rise along EDSA cor. Reliance Street in Mandaluyong City.