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?...
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?...
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...
They say that ignorance of the law excuses no one. Load of hogwash, really. If only laws were easy to know, understand, and interpret, we wouldn’t have to deal with lawyers, right? Anyway, if you want to be middle class and own property, you should at least be...
Many aspiring middle class Filipinos have to be practical when it comes to their living situation. Urban living does have its advantages. Staying in a condominium within a business district means that you’re near most of the places you need to go to. Your office...
