Deciding on what kind of house to live in is one of the major life decisions for the burgis. For many middle class folks, it usually boils down to either living in a condominium or a detached home in a subdivision that stands on its own lot. But which one is better?...
There’s an age-old advise from older folk regarding this topic: “Sayang ang upa. Wala kang maiiwan.” Rent is a waste. You won’t be able to leave anything behind. For their generation, owning the lot you stood on was not an investment thesis. It...
A homeowners’ association (HOA) is a formal group within a subdivision or development that manages the community and maintains its amenities. In the Philippines, HOAs are non-stock, non-profit corporations that are duly registered and are organized by the...
Having your own home is one of the many burgis life goals. Homeownership is a journey and it starts out by buying one. But these days, can you even afford having one? Let’s see how much you have to earn to start being a homeowner. How Much Does a Home Cost?...
It’s pretty common to visit any Filipino house and find things like appliances and furniture still covered with the plastic film or sheet from their original packaging. In some cases, people even purposefully wrap furniture like dining tables and sofa sets with...
When moving into a subdivision, one of the entities you’d likely be interactive with will be the homeowners’ association or HOA. Upon the turnover of the subdivision by the developer, HOAs typically assume the responsibility of providing basic services and...
