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Why Build Your Home in Metro Baguio, Philippines?

Metro Baguio is more than just a place; it is a wholesome experience every year - all year round!

The weather

Baguio is the place to be in summer – and its summer in Baguio all year round. It occasionally rains in the dry months of January to June and it generously shines in the wet months of July to December. However you look at it, the weather is generally an occasional rain all summer. Just enough to keep everything fresh and blooming. An occasional sun, sand and sea experience is just an hour away. Read more...

TIPS in buying Development Projects/ Condominium

Before Buying

1. Check if the Project has a Certificate of Registration and License to Sell.
You should ask the broker/agent of the owner/developer if the project is registered and has a License to Sell issued by HLURB:
* This can be verified at the On-line Queries/HLURB website (www.hlurb.gov.ph/Information Technology Group-ITG, 9272731) for the list of projects covered with Certificate of Registration and License to Sell;
* Or you may visit the nearest HLURB Regional Office for this information. read more....

National Code of Ethics for the Realty Service Practice

INTRODUCTION

The Realty Service Practice, a profession, calling or occupation, is dedicated to the promotion, development including proper zonification and conservation of land and natural resources, including improvements and rights and interests appurtenant thereto for the benefit and enjoyment of the Filipino People. As such, those engaged therein are bound by a code of conduct, morals, and values in the performance of their duties and obligations towards the government co-practitioners and the people they serve.read more...

Pag-IBIG eyes hike in membership contribution

Pag-IBIG eyes hike in membership contribution
By Pia Lee-Brago (The Philippine Star) Updated September 21, 2009 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - The Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG) is planning to increase its membership contribution rate to further improve the agency’s financial capability and meet the demands of members for more loans and benefits.read more...

PRC UPDATE FOR REAL ESTATE PRACTITIONERS

PRC and DTI joint announcement for real estate service practitioners’ renewal of licenses

Recently, the PRC and DTI issued a joint announcement on the filing of application for registration without examination with the PRC, for those whose licenses issued by the DTI have expired on December 2008 and onwards. This is good news for affected real estate service practitioners that include real estate appraisers, real estate brokers, and consultants. Please see below a copy of the announcement.read more...