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Understanding Common Housing Loans in the Philippines: Pag-IBIG, Bank Loans, Private Lending, and More

Posted on Sat, Dec 16, 2023 1:55 PM by DR. SAMUEL O. LAO in Tips and Advice

Understanding Common Housing Loans in the Philippines: Pag-IBIG, Bank Loans, Private Lending, and More   Owning a home is a significant milestone for many Filipinos, and various housing loan options are available to facilitate this dream. Understanding the diverse array of options can help individuals make informed decisions about which one suits their needs best.   1. Pag-IB...

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Rising Land Costs Pose Significant Challenge for Economic and Socialized Housing Development in Metro Cebu

Posted on Sun, Oct 22, 2023 7:37 AM by DR. SAMUEL O. LAO in Real Estate News

Rising Land Costs Pose Significant Challenge for Economic and Socialized Housing Development in Metro Cebu By: Samuel Lao, Real Estate Broker - Cebu City, October 22, 2023   The bustling urban sprawl of Metro Cebu, stretching from Cebu City to Carcar in the South and Danao to the North, has long been a hub of economic growth and development. However, a pressing issue now threatens to...

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Real Estate Investment Financing Options: Traditional vs. Alternative Lenders

Posted on Fri, Mar 10, 2023 5:07 PM by DR. SAMUEL O. LAO in Tips and Advice

Real Estate Investment Financing Options: Traditional vs. Alternative Lenders Real estate investment can be an excellent way to build wealth and generate passive income. However, investing in real estate can require a significant amount of capital, and most investors need to obtain financing to get started. Traditional lenders, such as banks and credit unions, have long been the go-to option fo...

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P.A. Properties confirms support to DHSUD's mission to close housing gaps

Posted on Wed, Mar 8, 2023 2:14 PM by DR. SAMUEL O. LAO in Real Estate News

LAGUNA, PHILIPPINES: P.A. Properties, one of the fastest growing developers of low to medium cost housing communities in Southern Luzon, reaffirmed its support to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and commitment to take part in offering solutions to close the housing gap in the Philippines. Having built more than 20,000 housing units across Laguna, Cavite, P...

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PBBM's 'Pambansang Pabahay' inclusivity highlighted

Posted on Tue, Mar 7, 2023 11:53 AM by DR. SAMUEL O. LAO in Real Estate News

One of man's basic needs is shelter. They would like to have a roof over their heads to provide them sanctuary from the outside. The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development or DHSUD is the primary government agency responsible for the management of housing, human settlement and urban development. As it celebrates its 4th anniversary, it looks back to how far it has gone and ho...

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Government eyes high-rise BLISS bldg. to address PH housing backlog

Posted on Thu, Dec 8, 2022 2:30 PM by DR. SAMUEL O. LAO in Real Estate News

The government would prefer building high-rise housing units instead of replicating the BLISS mid-rise housing program in the 1980s to address the country’s backlog and catch up with the rising need for decent shelter, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Monday. Speaking during the ceremonial turnover of house and lot units from the National Housing Authority (NHA) in Naic, Cavite, the...

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