LRT System reaches Bacoor in Cavite

MANILA, Philippines — With Metro Manila’s insufficient network of trains, the consortium of Ayala Corporation and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) brings good news to commuters: The construction of the P64.9-billion ($1.37-billion) Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT1) extension from Baclaran to Bacoor, Cavite will begin in June. House and Lot for Sale This was...

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Put extra life to your cellphone with power bank

A power bank is essentially an external battery in a sealed case. Powerbanks come with a USB cable; you connect it to a power source such as a laptop to charge the powerbank. Some charge via flip out blades for plugging into the wall. Here are more information about this wonderful gadget; 1) What’s power bank? Power bank serve as an ‘extra battery’ or external charger...

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7 Tips for Homebuyer About Negotiation Strategy

Negotiation strategy is different from negotiation style. From pit bull to diplomat, each of us has a personal style. But the strategy for negotiating the purchase of a home is based on facts: the real estate market at the moment of your attempt to purchase, the seller's requirements and the property itself (condition, amenities and comparative value in relation to other...

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Five (5) Simple Tips to Get the Best Home for You

1. Buy a house priced no more than 2.5 times your annual salary. This is a realistic guideline to ensure that you are not overextending yourself on your mortgage.    2. Buy a house in an excellent school district, even if you don't have children. This will increase your resale value, as many home buyers do have children.  3. Before...

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Tips About House Inspection

Owning a new home is quite a task. Countless brainstorming sessions, negotiations as well as disagreements may occur between couples from house search to house viewing to reserving a unit and ultimately inspecting if the unit adheres to house plan and delivered in excellent condition. Below are some specific tips about house inspection which is particularly important for first...

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Tips on How to Increase your House Resale Value

If you are looking for a business that earns big profits instantly, buying and selling house and lot is worth a try. I know some individuals who started to accumulate their fortune by doing this business that’s why it has been my dream to be involved in this business someday. Though it’s a very expensive business to start, having the right attitude, proper mindset and proper...

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Donts for a New Home owner

If you’re new to homeownership, you’ll definitely want to avoid these easy-to-prevent mistakes that could cost you big time. We know so well the thrill of owning your own house — but don’t let the excitement cause you to overlook the basics. We’ve gathered up a half dozen classic boo-boos new homeowners often commit — and give you some insight on why each is critically...

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Real Estate Investments

Real estate is like gambling - It is suitable for almost everyone and everyone loves it. It gives a better living standard to some and on the other hand the risks take you on a roller coaster ride. It makes or ruins lives. People are skeptical about investing in real estate as they believe that investing in real estate is a sure shot recipe for disaster. But,...

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Are you safe from possible big earthquake?

Now you can check for yourself whether your house, or planned house, lies along or near an active earthquake fault line in Metro Manila. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has made public updated and detailed maps that trace the 100-kilometer West Valley Fault traversing parts of Metro Manila and the adjoining provinces of Bulacan, Laguna,...

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Manila, Philippines is the Place

Forget Singapore, forget Hong Kong. Manila is the best place to be an expat – and 12 expats will tell you why. We’ve all heard that Manila has increasingly become a center of economic growth and foreign investments, and with great foreign investments come a great number of friendly neighborhood expats. In 2010, the NSO stated that almost 200,000 foreigners were living...

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