By: Amy R. Remo - Reporter / @amyremoINQ Philippine Daily Inquirer

So you’re all set: you want a home and you’re ready to go out and make it happen.

As a precaution, however, you will need to know exactly what you’re getting into before jumping in, particularly when it comes to buying a home and most especially, when you’re taking out a loan. In this case, you will need to pore over and scrutinize the fine print to make sure that you get the most benefit out of your home loan.

By: Doris Dumlao-Abadilla - Reporter / @philbizwatcher Philippine Daily Inquirer

Consunji-led property developer DMCI Homes posted P23.01 billion in reservation sales in the first half of the year, accounting for 57.5 percent of its upgraded target for this year.

DMCI Homes, a unit of DMCI Holdings, expects reservation sales—an indicator of how revenues could grow in the coming years as the projects progress—to reach P40 billion this year, upgrading its target from the P31 billion set earlier.

By: Miguel R. Camus - @inquirerdotnet Philippine Daily Inquirer

Gov’t agency reviewing details of proposed expressway extension
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An elevated toll road linking Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig and Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport might soon be underway.

Alex Bote, who heads the Public Private Partnership (PPP) service of the Department of Public Works and Highways, said in an interview that San Miguel Corp.’s offer to extend its Naia Expressway project all the way to BGC was currently being studied.

By: Amy R. Remo - Reporter / @amyremoINQ Philippine Daily Inquirer

It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the idea of buying a home.

After all, there will likely be a lot of pressure riding on such a big ticket purchase particularly if it involves one’s hard earned savings. You will have to identify which development fits both your budget and lifestyle, know how you’ll start the process, check what documents you should secure, and find out where best to avail of a home loan.

​By: Amy R. Remo - Reporter / @amyremoINQ Philippine Daily Inquirer

In just a matter of months, upscale developer Rockwell Land will inch closer to realizing its finest artwork creation yet.

The 51-storey Sakura and the 56-storey Kirov—the first two of five towers comprising the premium 3.6-ha Proscenium enclave—will be welcoming their first residents this year, enabling them to revel in a new breed of innovative luxury residence.

​Philippine Daily Inquirer

Property developer DoubleDragon Properties Corp.’s net profit in the first six months surged by 234.2 percent year-on-year to P1.26 billion with the expansion in recurring earnings from its growing leasable property portfolio.

Recurring revenues accounted for 39 percent of business in the first semester, growing its share from 29 percent in the same period last year.

​Louella Desiderio (The Philippine Star)

But higher interest rates, inflation pose challenge

MANILA, Philippines — The property sector is likely headed toward historic highs in demand and supply this year despite challenges from rising interest rates and inflation, real estate services firm Colliers International said.

​By: INQUIRER.net BrandRoom

When harmful gases, smoke, and dust enter the atmosphere, pollution happens. Polluted air exposes us to a number of air contaminants that may lead to several respiratory diseases such as asthma, lung failure, bronchitis, and many more. This is why most people choose to stay indoors. However, contrary to what most people believe, the air we breathe inside our homes may be just as dangerous as the air outside. Here we listed some of the most harmful contaminants found in the air that are dangerous to our health.

By: Glenn San Luis - @inquirerdotnet Philippine Daily Inquirer

The improved rating of the Philippines as a destination of choice for tourists has resulted in increased interest and investment in tourism-related facilities. We have seen an upsurge in activities and developments in tourist facilities like resorts, condominiums, condotels, health clubs and other related businesses. Established facilities are expanding and new ones are being planned.

By: Amy R. Remo - Reporter / @amyremoINQ Philippine Daily Inquirer

No other awards can perhaps lay claim to being the most credible and most relevant to the buyers’ actual preferences as The Outlook by Lamudi.

It’s a strong claim for sure, but a cursory look at the highly rigorous, stringent processes set by top online property portal Lamudi would be enough proof of this tilt’s authenticity.

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Tycoon Andrew Tan-led property developer Megaworld Corp. grew its first semester net profit attributable to parent shareholders by 12.6 percent year-on-year to P7.25 billion.

For the second quarter alone, Megaworld’s net profit rose by 13.5 percent year-on-year to P4.1 billion.

By Joyce Reyes-Aguila

Homeowners invest in quality materials that ensure the durability of their properties. In doing so, they also pay extra to worry less about the condition of their homes. Sadly, there are some unforeseen circumstances that catch homeowners off guard despite extreme caution. Termite infestation is an example of a problem that, when not detected early, can cause severe damage to the extents to the structure of a home.

​By: Din M. Villafuerte - @inquirerdotnet Philippine Daily Inquirer

It abounds in natural resources, offers key tourist destinations, is the center of trade in Mindanao, has 11 major ports and an international airport, and is one of the Philippines’ fastest growing economies in the past year.

It’s no wonder why many would want to be in Davao now.

(philstar.com) 

MANILA, Philippines — Global Estate Resorts Inc. (GERI), Megaworld’s subsidiary that develops integrated tourism and leisure estates, has sustained its growth momentum this year as first quarter earnings soared 27 percent to P399-million from P315-million during the same period last year.

By Karen Pacia

Things change when you become a mother. I have never been more conscious of the things we use at home till I got pregnant and gave birth to my daughter. I searched for safer and more effective alternatives that are scientifically proven to sanitize and deodorize the household instead of using chemicals which can be very harmful to us, especially to our child.

​CITY SENSE - Paulo Alcazaren (The Philippine Star)

Postcards from Boracay, or any  other Philippine destination, may soon be only from the past, unless we all learn from the lessons of  our once-pristine islands.

The ongoing closure and rehabilitation of Boracay has been met with much controversy.