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PROPERTIES FOR SALE

TAGAYTAY - 1 Hectare with Vacation House along the view of Taal Lake - 35 M ANTIPOLO BEVERLY HILLS LOT - 1044 Sqm BEVERLY HOUSE & LOT - Very nice 18M overlooking 100 Hectares in Sapinit Antipolo 100 Hectares Zambales Beach Front Continue

Added by BENILDA S. RICARDO on March 9, 2010 at 8:05am — No Comments

Gordon Wants to Tax Texting So He Can Raise Teacher Salaries and Give Each Student a Kindle, Good Idea or Bad?

I just read this article on the Inquirer:
Gordon wants tax on text to hike teachers’ pay to P40k

Richard Gordon wants… Continue

Added by Mike on February 15, 2010 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

3 Million Foreclosures in the US Expected in 2010

Here's a recent housing update from CBS Evening News:

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Added by Mike on February 10, 2010 at 9:08pm — No Comments

Martin Weiss: The Next Contagion

I just read a recent post by Martin D. Weiss. Here's a portion of it: The next contagion is beginning to spread around the globe. It is unexpected on Wall Street, misunderstood in Washington — and very dangerous. It could sabotage the plans of the U.S. Treasury, the Federal Reserve, and many of their counterparts overseas. It is … Click here to read The Next Contagion

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Added by Mike on February 2, 2010 at 5:00am — No Comments

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST

A Real Estate Investment Trust or REIT (pronounced /ˈriːt/) is a tax designation for a corporation investing in real estate that reduces or eliminates corporate income taxes. In return, REITs are required to distribute 90% of their income, which may be taxable, into the hands of the investors. The REIT structure was designed to provide a similar structure for investment in real estate as mutual funds provide for investment in stocks.[citation needed] Like other corporations, REITs can be public… Continue

Added by MARIS S. TABOR on January 29, 2010 at 3:03pm — 1 Comment

AZURE URBAN RESORT RESIDENCES.....

AZURE URBAN RESORT RESIDENCES.....

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Added by Myra V. Mateo on January 26, 2010 at 8:15pm — No Comments

What Home Sellers Don't Tell Buyers

This place never floods. This condo is 75 square meters. This is a quiet neighborhood. Really? I just read a WSJ article that I think is also applicable to Philippine real estate. Please read What Home Sellers Don't Tell Buyers Generally people are honest but homebuyers should verify the accuracy of information given to them. Here are some steps you can do before closing… Continue

Added by Mike on January 22, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

Are You Really a Realtor? Here's Your Code of Ethics

Here's just a small portion of the Realtor Code of Ethics. I included a link to the code of ethics at the end of this post for you to read and understand. Duties to Clients and Customers Article 1 When representing a buyer, seller, landlord, tenant, or other client as an agent, REALTORS® pledge themselves to protect and promote the interests of their client. This obligation to the client is primary, but it does not relieve REALTORS® of their obligation to treat all parties honest… Continue

Added by Mike on January 22, 2010 at 6:00am — No Comments

Services Offered by Marsh Real Estate Agency® in the Philippines

Marsh Real Estate Agency®
Realtor® Rossanna Marie Nisperos, Owner & Licensed Broker, REBL # 19377® - 08
Marsh Real Estate Agency® is a complete and “Full Service” Brokerage Firm, licensed and registered with the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Cert # 00202447 since 2007.
The following is a list of just some of the many services we provide our clients for our standard 5% Professional Fee (Brokers Commission) we agree upon:
1.… Continue

Added by Realtor® Anna Nisperos on January 21, 2010 at 9:26am — No Comments

Marsh Real Estate Agency® in the Philippines

Marsh Real Estate Agency ® in the Philippines, your one stop source for Real Estate information and listings in the Metro Manila area and throughout all the Philippines. If you own real estate here in the Philippines and you're thinking of selling, I would be happy to assist you in finding a… Continue

Added by Realtor® Anna Nisperos on January 21, 2010 at 8:46am — No Comments

Dinuguan, An American Recipe

Something for a change. Let's have some laughs while learning how to cook dinuguan the American way.

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Added by Mike on January 16, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Your Exclusive Banner Ad on Balikbayan Homes

For a limited time, advertisers can run an exclusive banner ad on the right column of our site. The banner will replace all Google ads on the right column and will be prominently displayed on almost all pages of Balikbayan Homes. Banner size will be 160 x 600 pixels. Please see sample banner below. Introductory rate is $175 a month. For maximum exposure, no other banner will be advertised on that space while your ad is active. Site users will be directed to your designated website, blog… Continue

Added by Mike on January 15, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

MONTELUCE THE HIGHPOINT OF TAGAYTAY

THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY AND REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE.. The Philippine economy remains resilient in the midst of the prevailing global financial cruch showing some acceleration starting the first quarter The second largest archipelago in the world.... Seven thousand and one hundred seven coral fringed islands strewn across the emerald seas of the western pacific.. Miles of pristine white beaches........ Lush tropical forest that home to a most diverse wildlife... Fantastic underwater land… Continue

Added by Paolo Tabirara on January 15, 2010 at 1:35pm — No Comments

Azure urban resort residences

The Azure is expected to have 9 buildings within a sprawling 6 hectare site that will set a new benchmark for 21st century tropical living . Design by the award winning master planning and architectural firm Broadway Malayan each tower is set in a breathtaking tropical modern aesthetic that provides optimal natural ventillation ,light,and shadeother aminities like an open park.zen.gardengrand fountains with dancingwaterworks and lights ... Continue

Added by rosemarie torrecampo on January 15, 2010 at 12:11pm — No Comments

How to Promote Your Balikbayan Homes Profile Page

Your Balikbayan Homes badge is a free viral tool that you can use to promote your real estate expertise and listings. You can embed your own badge on other websites easily. An embed code is automatically created for you. You can then copy and paste the code on other sites and blogs. Y… Continue

Added by Mike on January 15, 2010 at 1:30am — No Comments

DEAL ONLY WITH REALTORS OR CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE LICENSED BROKERS FOR YOUR PROTECTION

DEAL ONLY WITH REALTORS OR CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE LICENSED BROKERS FOR YOUR PROTECTION RA 9646 Continue

Added by MARIS S. TABOR on January 12, 2010 at 8:06pm — 15 Comments

The Grand Cenia

The Grand Cenia (Ayala Business Park, across Ayala Center Cebu City, Philippines) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interested? Kindly email spymendoza@yahoo.com.ph or you may call us at Philippines +63 923-9693750 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Condotel owners of the Grand Cenia stand to enjoy three major benefits – a unit in a very prime location, a very good return on investment, and hassle-free,… Continue

Added by Spiro C. Mendoza on December 26, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

THE TOWER PALACE

THE NEWTOWER PALACE RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM (Ayala Business Park, across Ayala Center Cebu City, Philippines) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interested? Kindly email spymendoza@yahoo.com.ph or you may call us at Philippines +63 923-9693750 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fact Sheet Total Number of Condo Units: 200Total Number of Floors: 19Total Number of Basement Parking Slots: 235Total Number of… Continue

Added by Spiro C. Mendoza on December 26, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Reasons Why You Should Use Real Estate Videos for Marketing

Buyers and even real estate agents simply ignore incomplete real estate listings. Property pictures are a must but videos can help your house or condo stand out from other listings. Real estate videos are like having a 24/7 open house. With today's technology, you don't have to be a professional videographer to take nice clips. For maximum market exposure, upload your real estate video to Youtube, Balikbayan Homes and to as many video sharing sites as possible. You may also want to learn what… Continue

Added by Mike on December 26, 2009 at 9:50am — 1 Comment

Having More than One Real Estate Agent When Selling Your Property is Not Always Better

Balikbayan Homes Real Estate Selling Tips

First of all, here are some things you should know about listing agreements. Definition of Listing Agreement An agreement, preferably written, whereby a property owner agrees to offer to sell property at a stipulated price within a defi… Continue

Added by Mike on December 26, 2009 at 12:00am — 1 Comment