Real Estate Articles
Why move to the province?
In this age of urbanization and technology, some people seem to be moving “backwards.” That is, there are those who chose to go back to the provinces, while many others flock to the cities for job opportunities and higher wage rates. This “balik-probinsya” migration became especially apparent at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when even celebrities made news for relocating to places like …
Property lessons amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Now that two weeks have almost passed since the Luzon-wide community quarantine, many of us have had the time to see our homes in a new light. From tiny apartments to provincial palaces, all these dwellings serve as safe havens amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It is only during times like these do we truly appreciate our house, regardless of its size, location or …
Enduring might of the South
It’s just citing the obvious: the National Capital Region and Calabarzon (Region IV-A) were the top two “lifetime migrant destination regions in the country,” according to a 2018 government survey. Lifetime migrants refer to “those who are now residing in a place different from the usual residence of their mother at the time of their birth.” About four in 10 Filipinos are considered lifetime …
CONJUGAL PROPERTY…FOR SALE?
Q: Rene Cruz and Rosa Santos were married in 1980. During their marriage, they acquired a house and land in Laguna in 1982. The transfer certificate of title of the said property is registered in the name of Rene only. Is the Laguna property the exclusive property of Rene? A: No, the Laguna property is conjugal. Since Rene and Rosa were married prior to …