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Is BIR RR No. 10-2013 Favorable To Violators Of The RESA Law?

Published on 2013-06-17 23:55:46

Some PRC-licensed real estate service practitioners (RESP’s) believe that the newly-released Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 10-2013 dated May 2, 2013 is favorable to violators of the RESA Law. But what exactly do

Philippine Property Stocks Free-Fall Close to 20%: Time To Cut Your Losses?

Published on 2013-06-16 21:45:21

This is a guest contribution by Ian Mariano of Reno Home Blog (Author’s Note: This article was written to serve as an on going dialogue about current market tremors. You may post your questions at the comment section and I’ll try to answe

Financial Education for Kids Part VI: Have a Role Model

Published on 2013-06-15 20:57:33

This post is the sixth of a series. Those who missed past posts may click here - Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, and Part V. I am by no means an expert on this topic, these are merely my thoughts which I hope would also benefit parents like m

See You At The Manila Real Estate Forum (MREF) 2013

Published on 2013-06-03 06:45:25

I will be attending and speaking at the Manila Real Estate Forum (MREF) 2013 which will be held on June 4, 2013, Tuesday, from 8:00am to 6:00pm, at the SMDC Grand Showroom at the SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Philippines. Yes, you read that ri

Financial Education for Kids Part V: Getting Used To A Simple Lifestyle

Published on 2013-05-31 10:32:46

This post is the fifth of a series. Those who missed past posts may click here – Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IV. I am by no means an expert on this topic, these are merely my thoughts which I hope would also benefit parents like me. 

Equicom Savings Bank Foreclosed Properties For Sale As Of May 2013

Published on 2013-05-29 21:45:56

It’s been a long while since we last featured an updated listing of Equicom Savings Bank foreclosed properties for sale, and I’m really glad they sent an updated list just after we launched our foreclosed properties database, perfect timi

45th RCBC Foreclosed Properties Auction To Be Held On May 25, 2013

Published on 2013-05-22 07:45:08

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) shall be conducting their 45th foreclosed properties auction on May 25, 2013, Saturday, at 9:00am. The venue of the public auction shall be the 6th Floor, Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Build

Introducing: Our Foreclosed Properties Database

Published on 2013-05-15 18:45:47

You might have been wondering why we have not been posting listings as often as usual during the past month and a half… it was a pain form me NOT to post listings as often I wanted to. But the delay was well worth it. Read on to find out why

“Build and Sell Mentoring Course” to be held on Saturdays, from May 18 to September 14, 2013

Published on 2013-05-09 05:20:49

One of our real estate mentors, Engr. Enrico Cruz of Urban Institute of Real Estate and Construction, will be holding a Build and Sell Mentoring Course on 18 Saturdays, from May 18 to September 14, 2013, from 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm at the Jose Yulo Caser

Learn How to Make Millions in Foreclosures from Mr. Noli “El Subastahero” Alleje

Published on 2013-05-07 03:00:45

Ever wondered who could be the pioneer of foreclosure investing in the Philippines? Ever wished you could learn from the master himself? Well, we are very lucky because Mr. Noli “El Subastahero” Alleje, who could probably be considered as one of

How to Secure A BIR Certificate Authorizing Registration (CAR) And Tax Clearance For The Sale Of Real Property Classified As A Capital Asset

Published on 2013-05-02 01:00:04

One of the most important documents that you need in order to transfer a title of a property from the seller to the buyer is the Certificate Authorizing Registration (CAR) and Tax Clearance (TCL) from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). The CAR and

Tax Planning For Real Estate Using Corporations And BIR RR No. 6-2013

Published on 2013-04-25 23:35:12

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has just released Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 6-2013 dated April 11, 2013 which amends BIR RR No. 6-2008, or the Consolidated Regulations Prescribing the Rules on the Taxation of Sale, Barter, Exchange or Other D

Buena Mano Q2-2013 Catalogs for Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao now ready to be accessed

Published on 2013-04-24 23:00:42

The Buena Mano Q2-2013 catalogs for Luzon, and Visayas & Mindanao are now ready to be accessed.  

The Buena Mano Q2-2013 Greater Metro Manila Area Catalog Of Bank Acquired Assets Is Here!

Published on 2013-04-21 20:55:48

The much awaited Buena Mano Catalogs for the second quarter of 2013 are now available! The first to be featured is the Q2-2013 Greater Metro Manila Area (GMMA) catalog of bank acquired assets. We have just finished creating a soft-copy which can eit

Four Public Auctions Of PNB Foreclosed Properties For April 2013

Published on 2013-04-17 18:30:29

After several days of not posting any listings, here is a compilation of upcoming auctions of PNB foreclosed properties this April 2013. Sorry, I’ve been very busy with the development of our foreclosed properties database, protecting our websi

REBAP Marikina To Hold 2013 CPE Seminars On April 19, 20 And May 17, 18

Published on 2013-04-15 02:45:45

The Real Estate Brokers Association of the Philippines (REBAP) Marikina City Chapter shall be conducting their 2013 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Seminars on April 19-20 and May 17-18, 2013. These CPE seminars are duly approved by the Profe

How To Compute For Registration Fees

Published on 2013-04-10 09:00:59

In purchasing a property, there are “hidden charges” which a buyer needs to be aware of. One of this is the Registration Fee. Usually, only the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) or the Creditable Withholding Tax (CWT) are for the account of the seller. The

200th UnionBank Foreclosed Properties Auction Slated on April 27, 2013

Published on 2013-04-08 08:30:35

More than One Hundred Forty (140)  properties are up for grabs in the 200th UnionBank foreclosed properties auction to be held this coming April 27, 2013, Saturday, 9;00am, at the 28th Floor, UnionBank Plaza, Meralco Avenue corner Onyx Road, Ortigas

Top 100 Real Estate Blogs To Follow In 2013 (Infographic)

Published on 2013-04-04 22:45:18

If you are a real estate investor or real estate professional, I truly believe you can’t ignore the fact that you need to establish your online presence, or you’ll get left behind. I also believe that common sense dictates that one way to

Financial Education For Kids Part 4: Summer Activities for 2013

Published on 2013-04-03 19:01:46

This is actually Part IV of our series on Financial Education for Kids. If you missed the first three, click on these links: Part I, Part II, and Part III. Please note that I am by no means an expert on financial education for kids, but I like to rea

PRBRES Releases February-March 2013 Real Estate Brokers/Appraisers Approved For Registration w/o Examination

Published on 2013-04-03 19:00:03

The Professional Regulatory Board of Real Estate Service (PRBRES) has released the February – March 2013 board resolutions for the approval of the registration without examination of Real Estate Brokers and Appraisers. These were posted in the

Quezon City Tax Delinquent Properties Auction Slated On April 4, 2013

Published on 2013-04-01 04:05:12

Quezon City’s Office of the Treasurer has recently released the final notice for this quarter’s public auction of tax delinquent real properties in Quezon City. The public auction will be held on April 4, 2013, Thursday, 10:00am, at the

5 Tips for New Real Estate Brokers

Published on 2013-03-30 17:00:23

I remember the time when I passed the real estate brokers’ exam. I was still working in Makati then, and I didn’t really know what to do next. I never had sales experience and didn’t know where to start. So I thought of making some tips w

2013 Real Estate Brokers Exam Results Released By The PRC

Published on 2013-03-27 05:55:35

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has just released the March 2013 Real Estate Brokers Exam Results. Only 1,928 out of 2,969 passed the Real Estate Brokers Exam, which translates to a passing rate of 64.94%. The results were released eight

March 23, 2013 RCBC Savings Bank Post Auction Listing Now Available!

Published on 2013-03-26 23:00:03

My wife and I attended the RCBC Dream Buys auction held last March 23, 2013, and we believe it was another successful auction. Although the auction was a success, a lot of the foreclosed properties remain unsold (this is common for public auctions),

423 Real Estate Salespersons’ Accreditation Approved By The PRBRES

Published on 2013-03-25 22:30:55

After more than a year and a half after the guidelines for the accreditation of Real Estate Salespersons was published by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Professional Regulatory Board of Real Estate Service (PRBRES), the first

Nationwide Listing Of Philmay And Maybank Foreclosed Properties For Sale As Of March 15, 2013

Published on 2013-03-25 05:00:24

We just got the latest listings of foreclosed properties from Philmay Property Inc. (PPI) and Maybank, updated as of March 15, 2013. This quarter’s update includes more than two hundred foreclosed properties from the Metro Manila, Luzon, Visaya

Financial Education For Kids – Part III

Published on 2013-03-21 19:00:44

This is the third part of a series on Financial Education for Kids. If you missed the first and second parts, check them out through these links: Part I and Part II. Now let’s move on to Part III… Traditional Filipino education It’s graduati

Find The Best Financing With Our Home Loan Interest Rates Comparison Chart

Published on 2013-03-20 13:15:29

With so many banks and lending institutions out there, wouldn’t it be nice if you can easily know which one offers the best mortgage interest rates or home loan rates? Actually, this has been a challenge for me as I am often asked which bank ha

199th Special Public Auction of UnionBank Foreclosed Properties Slated On March 23, 2013

Published on 2013-03-15 00:25:04

UnionBank’s Asset Recovery Group will be having their 199th Special Public Auction (SPA) of foreclosed properties this coming March 23, 2013, Saturday, 9;00am. Auction Venue will be at the Function Room 1, 28th Floor, UnionBank Plaza, Meralco A

Room Assignments For The March 2013 Real Estate Brokers Licensure Exam

Published on 2013-03-13 20:45:45

People say “Half of the battle is showing up.” and I believe the same applies for the upcoming Real Estate Brokers Licensure exam on March 17, 2013, which is just a few days away. You’ve spent a lot of time, money, and effort for t

RCBC Savings Bank Foreclosed Properties Auction Slated on March 23, 2013

Published on 2013-03-13 04:45:39

The next RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties auction will be held this coming March 23, 2013, Saturday, 9:00am, at Max’s Restaurant, G/F Star Mall, EDSA corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City, Philippines. Interested bidders are reminded to c

Certified True Copies Of Titles And Documents Now Require “Proper Identification/Authority” – Quezon City Registry Of Deeds

Published on 2013-03-12 05:45:43

Last March 11, 2013, we went to the Quezon City Registry of Deeds to request for a certified true copy of the TCT of a foreclosed property located in Quezon City, and we were surprised by a memorandum which prevented us from making the request. The s

Buena Mano Q1-2013 Red Tag Catalog (Metro Manila) Now Available For Download

Published on 2013-03-08 00:10:52

The Buena Mano Red Tag Catalog for the Greater Metro Manila Area is now ready for download. The properties on this catalog are not for the faint of heart as these are all under litigation, which is why they are classified as Red Tag properties. To kn

20 Tips – How To Top The Real Estate Brokers’ Licensure Exam

Published on 2013-03-05 19:30:27

The 2013 Real Estate Brokers Exam is fast approaching as March 17, 2013 is only eleven days away! If you are going to take the exam, might as well aim for the top. Here are some tips for those who want to top the 2013 real estate brokers exam. Why ai

5 Public Auctions Of PNB Foreclosed Properties In Provincial Areas Slated This March 2013

Published on 2013-03-03 19:00:47

We welcome March 2013 with these 5 public auctions of foreclosed properties to be conducted by the The Philippine National Bank Special Assets Management Group or PNB-SAMG. These properties for public bidding are all located in provincial areas. Thei

The Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) and Real Estate

Published on 2013-02-26 17:01:13

On February 15, 2013, Pres. Aquino signed Republic Act (RA) 10365 which further strengthens the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) or RA 9160, which was signed into law in 2001. The revision of the AMLA was just in time for the Plenary session of the

RA 10365 – The “Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001″, As Amended (Full Text)

Published on 2013-02-26 17:00:24

The following is the full text of Republic Act (RA) No. 10365, which is an amendment to RA 9160, otherwise known as the “Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001″. This revision of the Anti-Money Laundering Act or AMLA aims to strengthen it fur

Monthly Amortization Payments: Back to Basics

Published on 2013-02-25 23:30:29

Knowing your monthly amortization payments is a very crucial factor in knowing whether you will earn passive income from your real estate investment or not. In a nutshell, your monthly rentals should be greater than your monthly amortization payments

RCBC and RCBC Savings Bank Post Auction Listings Now Available! (As of February 23, 2013)

Published on 2013-02-24 22:20:46

We attended the 44th RCBC Amazing Buys and RCBC Dream Buys auctions which were both held last February 23, 2013, and I must say these were very successful in terms of bidder turn-out and number of foreclosed properties sold. Nevertheless, a lot of fo

Asia United Bank Foreclosed Properties listing now available!

Published on 2013-02-22 07:45:12

For the first time, we are featuring an updated list of Asia United Bank foreclosed properties, as of February 2013. This listing from AUB includes foreclosed properties from the following areas: Las Pinas Mandaluyong Makati Malabon Paranaque Cavite

Nationwide BDO foreclosed properties listing updated as of January 2013

Published on 2013-02-19 21:30:39

The latest masterlist of BDO foreclosed properties for sale located in Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao (updated as of January 2013) is now available. We would like to thank Ms. Marissa Vergara of BDO for providing us with the list. With 8

Having relationship and legal problems? Tune in to Relasyon and get free legal advice!

Published on 2013-02-14 02:45:37

“Para sa mga walang date sa Valentine’s, ito ay Singles Awareness Day. Para sa mga masaya na walang date sa Valentine’s, ito ay Singles Independence Day. Sa mga walang pakialam, ang tawag dito ay Thursday.” – Sen. Miriam

197th UnionBank Foreclosed Properties Auction Slated On February 23, 2013

Published on 2013-02-11 22:05:01

February is turning out to be a very busy month when it comes to foreclosed property auctions, as UnionBank will be having their 197th Special Public Auction on February 23, 2013, Saturday, 9:00am, at the Function Room No. 1, 28th Floor, UnionBank Pl

PSBank foreclosed properties for sale (Metro Manila) updated as of February 8, 2013

Published on 2013-02-10 23:40:28

The latest list of PSBank foreclosed properties located in the Metro Manila area updated as of February 8, 2013 is now available. Along with the list of foreclosed properties in Metro Manila, you will also find all related forms, Frequently Asked Que

Financial Education for Kids – Part II

Published on 2013-02-08 04:05:43

This is the second part of a series on Financial Education for Kids. If you missed the first part, check it out through the following link: Financial Education for Kids Part I. Now let’s move on to Part II… A law on financial literacy for

Homeowner’s association dues now subject to income tax and VAT (RMC No. 9-2013)

Published on 2013-02-06 03:35:12

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but we all saw this coming. Not long after the imposition of income tax and value-added tax (VAT) on condominium dues comes Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 9-2013 dated January 30, 2013 which imposes income

Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 9904 – The Magna Carta For Homeowners and Homeowners’ Associations

Published on 2013-02-06 03:31:30

After the full text of Republic Act No. 9904, otherwise known as The Magna Carta For Homeowners and Homeowners Associations, here is the Implementing Rules and Regulations of IRR. The RA 9904 IRR took a long time to get approved,, almost a year and a

Republic Act 9904 – The Magna Carta For Homeowners And Homeowners’ Associations (Full Text)

Published on 2013-02-06 03:25:53

The following is the full text of Republic Act No. 9904, otherwise known as The Magna Carta for Homeowners and Homeowners’ Associations. RA 9904 was signed into law last January 7, 2010 by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.Republic Act 9904 –

44th RCBC Property Auction Slated On February 23, 2013

Published on 2013-02-05 03:20:03

Foreclosed properties from RCBC and RCBC-JPL Holding Company, Inc. will be up for grabs in the 44th Mega Property Auction to be held on February 23, 2013, Saturday, 9:00am, at the 6th Floor, Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Building, San

Republic Act 10173 – Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Full Text)

Published on 2013-02-02 08:10:11

Republic Act 10173 was signed into law last August 15, 2012 and it has already found its way into the offer to buy form of one of the banks we regularly feature here. If you have no idea what this law is, you can learn more about it by reading the fu

Buena Mano Q1-2013 Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao Catalogs ready for download

Published on 2013-01-30 21:45:12

This is just a heads-up that the Buena Mano Q1-2013 catalogs for Luzon, and Visayas & Mindanao are now ready for download. Both catalogs contain all property classifications which include Green Tag, Yellow Tag, and Red Tag properties. By the way, we

RCBC Savings Bank Dream Buys Auction Slated On February 23, 2013

Published on 2013-01-28 20:15:04

RCBC Savings Bank will be having another Dream Buys Auction of foreclosed properties on February 23, 2013. Venue has been tentatively set at the 6th Floor, Development Academy of the Philippines Building, San Miguel Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines.

Donation As An Estate Planning Tool (A Discussion on Donor’s Tax)

Published on 2013-01-25 08:45:01

The donation of properties can be used as a tool for estate planning. One just needs to be aware that donations are subject to donor's tax. Read this to find out how much donor's tax you need to pay when donating a property as part of estate planning

Special financing scheme now available for Unionbank’s house and lots at Crown Asia’s Almalfi Subdivision

Published on 2013-01-22 22:45:39

Many people who wish to buy their own homes or investment properties but cannot get over the financing barrier. Questions such as, “How do I get money for the downpayment?” or “Will I get approved for a loan?” are not uncommo

The Buena Mano Q1-2013 Metro Manila catalog of bank acquired assets is here!

Published on 2013-01-21 19:00:04

The first Buena Mano catalog for 2013 is here! The Buena Mano Q1-2013 Greater Metro Manila area catalog is now ready for download. I can’t help but notice the glossy cover, reminds me of the Panorama Magazine that comes with the Sunday edition

Naga PNB foreclosed properties (at up to 25% discount) auction slated on February 7, 2013

Published on 2013-01-17 20:05:31

The Philippine National Bank Special Assets Management Group (PNB-SAMG) shall be having a public auction of PNB foreclosed properties on February 7, 2013, 2:00pm, at The Avenue Plaza Hotel, Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City. *If you are looking for PNB for

Financial Education for Kids – Part I

Published on 2013-01-15 17:00:02

Today is the 8th birthday of our only son, CJ. Just like all parents, Jay and I are very proud of our son and we pray that he will grow up to be a kind and God-fearing man. And we also want CJ to be financially literate. I think many will agree that

Prime PNB foreclosed properties public sealed bidding slated on January 25, 2013

Published on 2013-01-15 03:40:27

The first public sealed bidding for 2013 of Prime PNB foreclosed properties kicks-off on January 25, 2013, Friday, 10:00am, at the 9th Floor, Financial Center, President Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, Pasay City, Philippines. Properties from Metro Man

How to finance your residential real estate investments through banks

Published on 2013-01-10 23:20:25

Many people want to invest in real estate, and some even already know what they want to buy, but the real problem is – how can they get financing for the purchase? Majority of the population do not have enough savings to purchase a property in

Philmay and Maybank foreclosed properties and repossessed cars as of December 31, 2012

Published on 2013-01-09 19:50:15

These are the updated listings of foreclosed properties and repossessed cars from Philmay Property Inc. (PPI) and Maybank as of December 31, 2012. Foreclosed properties and repossessed cars included on the listings are from Metro Manila, Luzon, Visay

196th Unionbank foreclosed properties auction slated on January 26, 2013

Published on 2013-01-07 21:55:35

We welcome 2013 with the first auction of Unionbank foreclosed properties for Luzon and Metro Manila, which will be held on January 26, 2013, Saturday, 9:00am, at the 29th Floor, UnionBank Plaza, Meralco Ave. cor. Onyx Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig Cit

What You Need to Know About Real Property Tax (RPT)

Published on 2013-01-04 19:55:13

Real Property Tax (RPT) is a tax that owners of real property need to pay every year so that the local government unit (LGU) will not auction off their property. There are some investors who buy tax-delinquent real properties and participate in aucti

Congratulations to the 3 winners for our Ultimate Guide to Property Investing Giveaway!

Published on 2013-01-03 21:50:51

We already have the 3 winners for our Ultimate Guide to Property Investing Giveaway! A total of 180 people joined and submitted 917 entries. Thanks again to everyone who joined. The complete list of winners can be found below. And the winners areR

Goodbye bittersweet 2012… Hello 2013!

Published on 2013-01-03 00:20:29

2012 was supposed to be the year the world would end, and in a way, it did. That’s how we felt because of our loss. But with the new year that we welcomed last January 1, I declare that 2013 will be the best year yet. With that said, let’

Philippine Property Outlook for 2013

Published on 2012-12-28 04:15:43

Based on what I have gathered from news and analyses over the internet as of this writing, the outlook for Philippine real estate this 2013 is very positive. I have gathered the important news regarding the Philippines and real estate in one piece so

I made it through Christmas day…

Published on 2012-12-25 19:30:16

This Christmas was so different, it was our first without our daughter Mira (actually, Mira was not yet here with us last Christmas, and she was only born last July 7, 2012… but you know what I mean!) This year, when we look at a Christmas Bele

PRC releases latest batch of real estate brokers and appraisers approved for registration without examination

Published on 2012-12-23 19:15:48

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Professional Regulatory Board of Real Estate Service (PRBRES) has just released the latest batch of Real Estate Brokers and Real Estate Appraisers approved for registration without examination th

Giveaway: The Ultimate Guide to Property Investing

Published on 2012-12-19 17:45:19

Christmas is fast approaching and once again, in a special way, we focus on thanking God for sending his Son to save us from our sins, and for all the blessings He has given us this past year.  Thank you Lord for blessing us and our blog for the pas

Why buy foreclosed properties?

Published on 2012-12-18 04:45:42

Obviously, I have a bias for foreclosed properties, and I would love to answer the question above. However, I won’t be the one doing the explaining this time. Instead, I will let Pinnacle’s December 2012 Market Insight publication do the

The Ultimate Guide to Property Investing by MoneySense is out!

Published on 2012-12-17 20:45:35

2012 is about to end and I’m sure a lot of you out there are thinking of ways to jump-start the coming new year. If you are planning to get into real estate investing, then MoneySense’s Ultimate Guide to Property Investing (First Edition)

DBP foreclosed properties (provincial areas) sealed bidding slated on December 20, 2012

Published on 2012-12-14 01:45:30

The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) will be having a sealed bidding of foreclosed properties from provincial areas on December 20, 2012*, Thursday, 1:30pm, at the Tanghalan ng Julian Felipe, Penthouse, DBP Head Office Building, Senator Gil

How to get a 20% discount on real property taxes

Published on 2012-12-14 01:45:04

As a property owner, one of our obligations is to pay our real property taxes. It’s a given, we really have no choice but to include it on our list of real estate expenses, unless we would want our properties to get included in tax delinquent p

Auction of Php80.3-Million worth of PDIC foreclosed properties slated on December 20, 2012

Published on 2012-12-11 18:30:04

The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation or PDIC will be conducting a sealed bidding of Php80.3-Million worth of real estate assets on December 20, 2012, 9:00am, at the 9th Floor PDIC Training Room, SSS Building, V. A. Rufino Street corner Ayal

Philmay foreclosed properties listing updated as of November 15, 2012

Published on 2012-12-09 20:00:12

As promised in my post about their repossessed cars, here is the latest updated listing of foreclosed properties from Philmay Property Inc.  or PPI. This includes properties from Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao areas, updated as of Novemb

101 repossessed cars for sale from Philmay as of October 31, 2012

Published on 2012-12-05 18:00:00

I just got this list of 101 repossessed cars from Philmay Property Inc. or PPI, which are for negotiated sale. These are NOT for public auction, interested bidders only need to submit their offers along with other requirements. The complete list repo

PSBank foreclosed properties for sale as of November 29, 2012

Published on 2012-12-03 23:30:52

This post contains a nationwide listing of PSBank foreclosed properties for sale, updated as of November 29, 2012. Actually, I already had a copy of this list last week when I visited the PSBank Asset Sales department at their head office in Makati

195th Unionbank foreclosed properties auction (Metro Manila/Luzon) slated on December 15, 2012

Published on 2012-12-02 22:55:22

The 195th Unionbank foreclosed properties auction (and most probably the last for 2012) will be held on December 15, 2012, Saturday, 9:00am, at the 29th Flr. UnionBank Plaza, Meralco Ave. cor. Onyx Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines. This

Quezon City Tax delinquent properties auction slated on December 6, 2012

Published on 2012-11-29 18:30:29

The Quezon City Treasurer’s office will be conducting a tax foreclosure auction of properties certified to be delinquent in the payment of real property taxes on December 6, 2012, 10:00am, at the Ground Floor,Taxpayer’s Assessment and Pay

194th Unionbank foreclosed properties auction (Visayas/Mindanao) slated on December 8, 2012

Published on 2012-11-27 18:00:45

UnionBank foreclosed properties from the Visayas and Mindanao areas will up for grabs on their 194th Special Public Auction which will be held simultaneously on December 8, 2012, Saturday, 9:00am, at the following venues: Cebu City: Cebu Country Cl

DBP foreclosed properties for sale as of October 30, 2012

Published on 2012-11-25 18:00:58

I was checking and updating our List of Philippine Bank websites with foreclosed property listings and stumbled upon this list from the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP). It includes properties from provincial areas. As stated on the listing,

All Eyes on Cavite: LRT Line 1 Extension plus San Miguel Airport?

Published on 2012-11-22 18:40:18

Let me start with what is sure – LRT Line 1 which ends at the Baclaran station will be extended southward to Cavite. In fact, four firms have already been pre-qualified last October 2012. Just yesterday, November 22, 2012, DOTC Secretary Joseph Emi

RCBC Savings Bank Dream Buys Auction slated on November 24, 2012

Published on 2012-11-20 20:55:40

RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties from the Luzon and Metro Manila areas shall be up for grabs in their next Dream Buys Auction on November 24, 2012, Saturday, 9:00am, at the 6th Floor, Development Academy of the Philippines Building, San Migu

It’s official: The 2013 Real Estate Brokers Exam will be on March 17, 2013

Published on 2012-11-20 01:40:56

It’s official, the 2013 real estate brokers exam will be on March 17, 2013. This is based on the 2013 schedule of licensure exams released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). I have tabulated the schedule of licensure exams that in

What are the requirements for the Real Estate Brokers Licensure exam?

Published on 2012-11-20 01:30:28

I know a lot of you out there have asked this question before, and there are more who will ask the same question again. I’ll just answer it here so I can refer to this post whenever the same question pops-up. To answer the question “What

Paragon Finance Corporation properties for auction on November 23, 2012 (with knock-out option)

Published on 2012-11-18 18:50:44

Paragon Finance Corporation will be conducting a public auction on November 23, 2012, Friday, 2:00pm, at Max’s Starmall Edsa corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City, Philippines. Only Php10,000 show money is required per property in the form of

Notice to the public: Ramil Alquileta is no longer connected with ForeclosurePhilippines.com

Published on 2012-11-18 18:49:54

I would like to inform everyone that Ramil Alquileta is no longer connected with us and ForeclosurePhilippines.com, effective September 1, 2012. For those who don’t know, Ramil Alquileta used to be a co-broker for a number of listings of forecl

Watch out for developments at the FTI Taguig area

Published on 2012-11-15 18:15:54

Aside from the areas near the proposed MRT 7 Stations in Quezon City, areas in Mindanao, and the Bonifacio Global City, there is another area to watch out for: The Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) property in Taguig. The 74-hectare parcel of land at the FTI

PDIC sealed bidding of Php21.7-Million worth of repossessed cars slated on November 16, 2012

Published on 2012-11-12 22:25:55

A total of 97 repossessed vehicles from closed banks shall be for sale through a public sealed bidding to be conducted by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation or PDIC, on November 16, 2012, at the PDIC Training Room, 9th Floor, SSS Building,

Philippine Investment Two offers almost Php4-Billion worth of foreclosed properties for sale

Published on 2012-11-12 18:00:53

A huge listing containing more than 3,000 foreclosed properties for sale with a total selling price of almost Php 4-Billion has just been released by Philippine Investment Two (SPV-AMC), Inc. or PI Two. These foreclosed properties are all for negotia

Tax update: Condominium association dues are now subject to VAT

Published on 2012-11-12 04:15:27

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has just released Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 65-2012 which clarifies the tax treatment of association dues, membership fees, and other assessments/charges collected by condominium corporations. In the p

Death, Real Estate, and Estate Tax

Published on 2012-11-07 22:55:28

The topic of death is usually taboo on ordinary days except the start of November when we remember our dead on All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day, or when we are jolted by the death of a close friend or relative. We must accept, though, that we will

The Buena Mano Q4-2012 Luzon catalog is now ready for download!

Published on 2012-11-06 23:44:03

The Buena Mano Q4-2012 Catalogs are now available and we will start with the catalog for Luzon properties and acquired assets. Properties included in the Luzon Q4-2012 catalog are from Batangas, Laguna, Quezon Province, Albay, Camarines Norte, Camari

193rd UnionBank foreclosed properties auction slated on November 17, 2012

Published on 2012-11-04 22:40:21

The 193rd Special Public Auction of UnionBank foreclosed properties will be held on November 17, 2012, Saturday, 9:00am, at the 29th Flr. UnionBank Plaza, Meralco Ave. cor. Onyx Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines. Included in this auction

BIR Mega Sale of absolutely forfeited real properties slated on November 28, 2012

Published on 2012-10-31 05:10:41

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will be holding a Mega Sale of absolutely forfeited real properties on November 28, 2012. This was announced in the official website of the BIR. It appears these forfeited real properties were levied by the BIR an

Bonifacio Global City continues to rise

Published on 2012-10-29 01:15:15

The ability of Ayala Land to develop business districts is really unparalleled. At the time Ayala Land bought the undeveloped Fort Bonifacio land, many thought that they had paid too much. But time has proven them right, and their long-term vision is now coming into fruition. Just recently, it was reported that the Securities and [...]Bonifacio Global City continues to rise is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

Learn how to deal with lost certificates of titles, title transfers, and title verifications on TV

Published on 2012-10-25 22:40:31

Have you ever lost your property’s certificate of title and didn’t know what to do? What if you bought or sold a property and you need to transfer the title either to yourself or your buyer but you don’t know how to do it? What if you are eyeing a foreclosed property but you don’t [...]Learn how to deal with lost certificates of titles, title transfers, and title verifications on TV is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

EastWest Bank foreclosed properties for sale as of October 2012

Published on 2012-10-24 19:50:37

After the list of repossessed cars for sealed bidding, here comes the list of EastWest Bank foreclosed properties for sale. This listing is updated as of October 15, 2012 and includes foreclosed properties from Metro Manila, Batangas, Baguio, Bulacan, Cavite, La Union, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Palawan, Rizal, Iligan, and Zamboanga. These are all for negotiated [...]EastWest Bank foreclosed properties for sale as of October 2012 is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

EastWest Bank repossessed cars public sealed bidding slated on October 25, 2012

Published on 2012-10-23 09:35:39

The next public sealed bidding of EastWest Bank repossessed cars and pre-owned cars will be happening on October 25, 2012. The deadline of submission of bids will be at 4:00pm, while the opening of bids will be at 4:30pm. The complete list of pre-owned / repossessed cars for sale through sealed bidding, the bidding schedule, [...]EastWest Bank repossessed cars public sealed bidding slated on October 25, 2012 is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

VAT Update: Adjacent residential properties are now considered as one under BIR RR 13-2012

Published on 2012-10-23 05:10:55

If you are thinking of buying adjacent residential properties, you better read this. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has recently issued BIR Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 13-2012 dated October 12, 2012 which amends the current Value-Added Tax (VAT) regulations. Under RR 13-2012, the sale of two or more adjacent lots, houses and lots, and [...]VAT Update: Adjacent residential properties are now considered as one under BIR RR 13-2012 is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

The Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro and its impact on Philippine Real Estate

Published on 2012-10-21 18:30:31

A lot of people already know that the Philippine Government and the MILF have signed the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro last October 15, 2012, but will this have any impact on Philippine Real Estate? I believe so. With an area of more than 97,000 sq km, Mindanao comprises about a third of the total [...]The Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro and its impact on Philippine Real Estate is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

Public sealed bidding of Prime PNB foreclosed properties slated on October 25, 2012

Published on 2012-10-18 21:15:38

The Philippine National Bank – Special Assets Management Group (PNB-SAMG) invites all interested parties to a public sealed bidding of prime properties of PNB, which will be on October 25, 2012, Thursday, at the 9th Floor, Financial Center, President Diosdado Macapagal Blvd., Pasay City, Philippines. Bidding starts promptly at 10:00am. Aside from Prime foreclosed properties [...]Public sealed bidding of Prime PNB foreclosed properties slated on October 25, 2012 is an original post from For [..]

BSP to prevent a real estate bubble by regulating in-house financing schemes?

Published on 2012-10-16 20:00:19

We all know that real estate investors are anxious about whether the Philippines will soon have a popped real estate bubble, similar to that which happened in the US. This has also crossed my mind lots of times, and I’m glad to see someone is trying to do something to address this. But before that, [...]BSP to prevent a real estate bubble by regulating in-house financing schemes? is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

March 2013 real estate brokers exam seminars and review centers

Published on 2012-10-15 14:30:48

Just about every successful real estate investor I know is already a licensed real estate broker, and they did this by taking and passing the real estate brokers exam. If you want to be a real estate investor, why should you even bother attending a real estate seminar and take the exam? As mentioned in [...]March 2013 real estate brokers exam seminars and review centers is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

Areas near MRT Line 7 Stations: Soon to boom?

Published on 2012-10-11 23:00:27

I really should pay more attention to current events in Philippine real estate developments. In a yahoogroup I belong to as a broker, a co-broker was looking for 100-150 hectares of land in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. I found an 85-hectare vacant lot worth more than 200 million in a listing of bank foreclosed [...]Areas near MRT Line 7 Stations: Soon to boom? is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

126 foreclosed properties up for grabs in 192nd UnionBank public auction on October 20, 2012!

Published on 2012-10-10 23:45:34

The 192nd Special Public Auction of UnionBank foreclosed properties (Luzon and Metro Manila) will be held on October 20, 2012, Saturday, 9:00am, at the 29th Flr. UnionBank Plaza, Meralco Ave. cor. Onyx Rd., Ortigas Ctr. Pasig City, Philippines. Auction participants are reminded to come early to have enough time to register as the auction starts promptly, and [...]126 foreclosed properties up for grabs in 192nd UnionBank public auction on October 20, 2012! is an original post from ForeclosurePh [..]

Featured: Prime residential and commercial properties from Pinnacle for October 2012

Published on 2012-10-09 02:00:54

This post features 150 prime properties from Pinnacle which are composed of one-hundred (100) residential and fifty (50) commercial properties which are mostly from Metro Manila. While all of the properties on these listings are Prime properties, they are mixed listings of foreclosed properties and properties that are for sale by owners (FSBO). The prime [...]Featured: Prime residential and commercial properties from Pinnacle for October 2012 is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

“If a foreigner loans money to a Filipino who subsequently defaults on the loan, can the foreigner legally foreclose and thus acquire the property?”

Published on 2012-10-03 18:00:48

This is a question posted and answered by Dave Williams of the Philippine Real Estate Yahoo Group. Dave posted this in the yahoo group and I’m sharing it here (with permission from Dave) because I believe it is very relevant for foreigners who may want to invest in the Philippines, and might be looking at [...]“If a foreigner loans money to a Filipino who subsequently defaults on the loan, can the foreigner legally foreclose and thus acquire the property?” is an original post f [..]

Pasig City Tax Delinquent Properties auction slated on November 13, 2012

Published on 2012-10-01 10:50:23

The City Treasurer of Pasig City has recently announced the first notice for tax delinquent properties that will be sold through public auction. The  tax foreclosure auction has been slated on November 13, 2012, at the Real Property Tax Building Lobby, Pasig City, Philippines. The notice of delinquency and public auction is by virtue of Sections 260 and [...]This is a just an excerpt, read the whole entry here >>> Pasig City Tax Delinquent Properties auction slated on November 13, 2012

Nationwide listing of Philmay foreclosed properties for September 2012 released

Published on 2012-09-29 10:59:43

Philmay Properties Inc. (PPI) has just released its listing of foreclosed properties from Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao areas, updated as of September 15, 2012. The good thing about foreclosed properties from Philmay is that they are all for negotiated sale, which means prices are negotiable, and there is no need to go through [...]This is a just an excerpt, read the whole entry here >>> Nationwide listing of Philmay foreclosed properties for September 2012 released

What you need to know about Value-Added Tax (VAT) on the sale of Real Estate

Published on 2012-09-25 22:15:16

A lot of people have questions on taxes, including Value-Added Tax or VAT[1] on the sale of Real Estate[2], so I will try my best to explain it as simply as I can. The subject of taxes is quite technical so I apologize if my explanation may seem quite hard to digest at times. Why should [...]What you need to know about Value-Added Tax (VAT) on the sale of Real Estate is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

What are the rental rates and vacancy rates for office spaces in Metro Manila?

Published on 2012-09-23 23:55:22

I believe one real estate sector where foreclosed property investors can focus on is the office market. Office space rental is a necessary and budgeted expense for companies who earn well so it may be worth considering as an investment. You may either rent out office space or use the office space for your own [...]What are the rental rates and vacancy rates for office spaces in Metro Manila? is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties “Dream Buys Auction” slated on September 29, 2012

Published on 2012-09-18 23:55:57

RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties will be up for grabs in their next Dream Buys Auction  this coming September 29, 2012, Saturday, 9:00am, at the Development Academy of the Philippines Building, San Miguel Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines. This Dream Buys Auction will include foreclosed properties from the Luzon and Metro Manila areas, although I also [...]RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties “Dream Buys Auction” slated on September 29, 2012 is an original post from Foreclos [..]

Republic Act 10175: Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 signed into law (full text)

Published on 2012-09-16 22:30:31

So what does a law that intends to curb cybercrime in the Philippines have anything to do with real estate? Bear with me for a moment… with the ever increasing practice of real estate online marketing, the new law is definitely relevant to real estate investors, real estate service professionals, real estate developers, or just [...]Republic Act 10175: Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 signed into law (full text) is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

190th UnionBank foreclosed properties auction (NCR/Luzon) slated on September 22, 2012

Published on 2012-09-12 22:40:56

As promised, this one is all about the 190th special public auction of UnionBank foreclosed properties from the Luzon and Metro Manila areas, which will be happening on September 22, 2012, Saturday, 9:00am, at the 29th Flr. UnionBank Plaza, Meralco Ave. cor. Onyx Rd., Ortigas Ctr. Pasig City, Philippines. Interested bidders are advised to come early to register [...]190th UnionBank foreclosed properties auction (NCR/Luzon) slated on September 22, 2012 is an original post from ForeclosurePhili [..]

UnionBank’s 191st public auction of Visayas and Mindanao assets slated on September 29, 2012

Published on 2012-09-10 23:40:20

The 191st special public auction of UnionBank foreclosed properties from the Visayas and Mindanao areas will be happening simultaneously on September 29, 2012, Saturday, 9:00am, at the following venues: Bacolod City (Business Inn, Lacson Street) Cebu City (Cebu Country Club) Cagayan De Oro City (The VIP Hotel, Don Apolinar Velez Street) Interested bidders only need to [...]UnionBank’s 191st public auction of Visayas and Mindanao assets slated on September 29, 2012 is an original post from [..]

Learn more about real estate investing at Urban Institute’s lecture series this September 2012

Published on 2012-09-06 18:00:22

I remember I wanted to attend this very same lecture series way back in 2007-2008 to satisfy my quest not just to learn but to actually start with real estate investing. To cut a long story short, I attended and I was not disappointed. I highly recommend this to all beginning real estate investors out there. [...]Learn more about real estate investing at Urban Institute’s lecture series this September 2012 is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

EastWest Bank repossessed cars for sealed bidding on September 6, 2012

Published on 2012-09-05 13:45:27

I’ve been getting a lot of inquiries for bank repossessed cars lately which is why I’m posting this list from EastWest Bank. Actually, this is just the first batch of EastWest Bank repossessed cars for sale (more on this later). The cars on this list are for public auction through sealed bidding on September 6, [...]EastWest Bank repossessed cars for sealed bidding on September 6, 2012 is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

Equicom Savings Bank foreclosed properties for sale as of August 2012

Published on 2012-09-03 21:30:00

This foreclosed properties listing from Equicom Savings Bank is updated as of end of August 2012 and includes properties from the Metro Manila, Rizal, Luzon, and Mindanao areas. All foreclosed properties on the list are for negotiated sale and can be purchased through cash and installment. For installment sale, the required downpayment is at least [...]Equicom Savings Bank foreclosed properties for sale as of August 2012 is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

A mentor shares success factors in his real estate investing strategy (video)

Published on 2012-08-30 16:30:08

What a coincidence! In a recent post, I mentioned that a friend of mine (who I also consider as a mentor) invited me to speak at the Home and Modern Living Expo 2012. Now, I just found a link to his video inside Larry Gamboa‘s e-mail invitation to the next Think Rich Pinoy Seminar. I [...]A mentor shares success factors in his real estate investing strategy (video) is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

Get free entrance to the Home and Modern Living Expo 2012 at the SMX on August 31, 2012!

Published on 2012-08-29 19:55:18

My friend and mentor Randy Manaloto invited me to speak at the upcoming Home and Modern Living Expo 2012 and I hope to see you there! The 3-day expo will be on August 31-September 2, 2012 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. My short talk will be about best practices [...]Get free entrance to the Home and Modern Living Expo 2012 at the SMX on August 31, 2012! is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

Foreclosed Ponte Verde, BF Resort Village Las Pinas townhouses (further reduced prices + video)

Published on 2012-08-27 22:15:36

This is a follow-up for my recent post about foreclosed townhouses for sale located at Ponte Verde, BF Resort Village, Las Pinas City. I recently visited the units myself to get more details and I also took a walk-through video, along with more pictures. I have also included a vicinity map, and pricing of comparable properties [...]Foreclosed Ponte Verde, BF Resort Village Las Pinas townhouses (further reduced prices + video) is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

Dream Buys Auction of RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties slated on August 25, 2012

Published on 2012-08-23 19:00:35

RCBC Savings Bank will be having another Dream Buys Auction of foreclosed properties this coming August 25, 2012, Saturday, 9:00am, at Max’s Restaurant, #312 Liberty Center, Brgy. Pleasanthill, Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City, Philippines. This Dream Buys Auction will include foreclosed properties from the Luzon and Metro Manila areas. Notice: Due to time constraints, I wasn’t be [...]Dream Buys Auction of RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties slated on August 25, 2012 is an orig [..]

Foreclosed properties for sale in BF Resort Las Pinas City now at reduced prices!

Published on 2012-08-22 00:20:49

If you are looking for foreclosed properties for sale within BF Resort Village, Las Pinas City, then this listing is for you. All of the following foreclosed townhouses are located within Ponte Verde, BFRV, Las Pinas City, and are now at reduced prices! I already featured these townhouses before as part of a listing of Government [...]Foreclosed properties for sale in BF Resort Las Pinas City now at reduced prices! is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

189th UnionBank foreclosed properties auction slated on August 25, 2012 (Still no credit checking)

Published on 2012-08-15 19:00:47

The 189th Special Public Auction of UnionBank foreclosed properties will be on August 25, 2012, at the 29th Floor UnionBank Plaza, Meralco Avenue corner Onyx Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines. Auction proper starts at 9:00am. Interested bidders are reminded to come early for registration prior to the auction proper. Keep in mind that UnionBank auctions [...]189th UnionBank foreclosed properties auction slated on August 25, 2012 (Still no credit checking) is an original post from For [..]

4 real reasons why foreclosed properties can be priced at below market values

Published on 2012-08-13 23:30:01

I notice a lot of people interested in foreclosed properties tend to have this belief that they are really cheap and priced at below market values. While it would be a big mistake to assume that ALL foreclosed properties are good deals, there are obviously real and valid reasons why foreclosed properties MIGHT BE real [...]4 real reasons why foreclosed properties can be priced at below market values is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

The Buena Mano Q3-2012 Greater Metro Manila catalog is here! (updated as of August 1, 2012)

Published on 2012-08-09 19:30:26

The Buena Mano Greater Metro Manila catalog for Q3-2012 is here and you can now download a softcopy below. I have personally updated this catalog with information I have gathered directly from the bank with regard to property availability as of August 1, 2012. I could have posted this sooner but it seems the rains [...]The Buena Mano Q3-2012 Greater Metro Manila catalog is here! (updated as of August 1, 2012) is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

Download the Buena Mano Q3-2012 Luzon Catalog!

Published on 2012-08-05 20:15:50

As promised , the Buena Mano Q3-2012 Luzon Catalog is now ready for download. This is the second of three catalogs for this quarter’s batch of Buena Mano bank acquired assets for the third quarter of 2012. Included are properties from Batangas, Laguna, Quezon Province, Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Palawan, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, La Union, [...]Download the Buena Mano Q3-2012 Luzon Catalog! is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

Download the Buena Mano Q3-2012 Visayas & Mindanao catalog

Published on 2012-08-02 21:30:37

The Buena Mano Q3-2012 catalog for Visayas & Mindanao is ready for download. This catalog is the first of three for this quarter’s batch of Buena Mano catalogs of bank owned properties for the 3nd quarter of 2012. This includes all three types of property classifications, which are Green Tag, Yellow Tag, and Red Tag properties. [...]Download the Buena Mano Q3-2012 Visayas & Mindanao catalog is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

Nationwide listing of BDO foreclosed properties and repossessed cars as of July 2012

Published on 2012-07-31 04:45:10

I just got this updated listing of BDO foreclosed properties for sale as of July 30, 2012 and this includes foreclosed properties from Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. This list is courtesy of Ms. Mary Jean Reyes, of the BDO Asset Management Group. Thanks again to Ms. Jean for sending us this updated list. [...]Nationwide listing of BDO foreclosed properties and repossessed cars as of July 2012 is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

Learn how to invest in foreclosures at the Philippine Real Estate Festival 2012

Published on 2012-07-26 21:00:37

The 6th Philippine Real Estate Festival kicked off yesterday at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, and I look forward to the talk of Mr. Noli “El Subastahero” Alleje about investing in foreclosures, which happens tomorrow, July 28, 2012, at 1pm. His talk is entitled “How to invest in foreclosures, Secrets Revealed”. Please keep in [...]Learn how to invest in foreclosures at the Philippine Real Estate Festival 2012 is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

188th UnionBank foreclosed properties auction to be held on July 28, 2012

Published on 2012-07-23 22:30:34

Another month, another auction of foreclosed properties. That’s how reliable and consistent our friends from UnionBank are. Their 188th Special Public Auction will be happening on July 28, 2012, Saturday , 9:00am, at 29th Floor, UnionBank Plaza, Meralco Avenue corner Onyx Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. For more details, please refer to a [...]188th UnionBank foreclosed properties auction to be held on July 28, 2012 is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippi [..]

Thank you for the prayers…

Published on 2012-07-16 20:30:31

Our daughter Mira Love Marie S. Castillo has been laid to rest last Saturday, July 14, 2012. After celebrating a month of holding on after my wife had a Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes (PPROM), Mira had to be delivered through an emergency C-section because her mom began to show signs of sepsis. I [...]Thank you for the prayers… is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

PRC releases July 2012 Real estate appraisers exam results

Published on 2012-07-11 11:40:48

Results of the July 2012 real estate appraisers exam have already been released by the Professional Regulation Commission or PRC, after just 3 working days from the date of the examination. According to the PRC, 587 out of the 1,117 who took the real estate appraisers board exam passed. This translates to a passing rate [...]PRC releases July 2012 Real estate appraisers exam results is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

July 2012 Real Estate Appraisers Licensure Exam room assignments

Published on 2012-07-06 13:45:52

Real estate appraisers are a big help to real estate investors who want to know the current market values of properties. The next Real Estate Appraisers Exam to be held on July 8, 2012 is something to look forward to as it will surely produce more licensed appraisers that can help us with investment property [...]July 2012 Real Estate Appraisers Licensure Exam room assignments is an original post from ForeclosurePhilippines.com

BSP foreclosed properties for sale as of May 31, 2012

Published on 2012-07-04 23:25:23

I recently submitted broker accreditation requirements with the Bank Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for my wife and the nice people from the BSP also gave me their latest  listing which I am featuring here. Included on this list are foreclosed properties from Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. This list of BSP foreclosed properties is [...]BSP foreclosed properties for sale as of May 31, 2012 is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Quarterly Quezon City tax delinquent properties auction slated on July 5, 2012

Published on 2012-07-02 23:45:13

This quarter’s auction of Quezon City tax delinquent properties shall be held on July 5, 2012, Thursday, 10:00am, at the Ground Floor, Taxpayer’s Assessment and Payment Lounge, City Hall Complex, Quezon City, Philippines. This is by virtue of the provisions of Sections 260 and 263 of RA 7160, otherwise know as the Local Government Code of [...]Quarterly Quezon City tax delinquent properties auction slated on July 5, 2012 is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Giveaway: Conference tickets for the Money Summit and Wealth Expo 2012 Manila

Published on 2012-06-30 18:01:21

In a recent comment, I said I will try to get some complimentary tickets for the Money Summit and Wealth Expo 2012, but I’ll give them away through a raffle. Here’s good news… they’re here! I’ll be giving away one conference ticket each to 2 very lucky readers out there! At pre-registered rates, these conference [...]Giveaway: Conference tickets for the Money Summit and Wealth Expo 2012 Manila is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Auction of PNB foreclosed properties in Cagayan, Isabela, and Nueva Vizcaya slated on July 5, 2012

Published on 2012-06-26 21:00:16

PNB foreclosed properties located in Cagayan, Isabela, and Nueva Vizcaya are up for grabs in a public auction to be held in Cauayan City, Isabela. The auction has been slated on July 5, 2012, Thursday, 2:00pm, at the Hotel Andrea in Don Jose Canciller Avenue. According to the auction flyer, bidders can get up to [...]Auction of PNB foreclosed properties in Cagayan, Isabela, and Nueva Vizcaya slated on July 5, 2012 is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Last chance to stop foreclosure: Pag-IBIG Housing Loan condonation program ends on June 30, 2012

Published on 2012-06-25 20:15:49

If you have failed to pay your Pag-IBIG housing loan’s monthly amortization in the past (at least 3 months), this might be your last chance to stop the foreclosure of your home through Pag-IBIG’s Housing Loan Restructuring and Penalty Condonation Program. This program which started last January 2, 2012 is about to end. The deadline [...]Last chance to stop foreclosure: Pag-IBIG Housing Loan condonation program ends on June 30, 2012 is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Phil [..]

Quezon Capital Rural Bank foreclosed properties for sale as of June 2012

Published on 2012-06-24 18:45:51

If you are looking for foreclosed properties in Quezon Province, then check this out! This is a listing of Quezon Capital Rural Bank or QCRB foreclosed properties is updated as of June 2012 and also includes a few properties from Laguna, Bulacan, and Rizal. Only 20% downpayment is required, with the balance payable up to 10 years, at 12% annual interest rate.Quezon Capital Rural Bank foreclosed properties for sale as of June 2012 is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

187th UnionBank foreclosed properties auction slated on June 23, 2012

Published on 2012-06-20 23:10:48

This is just a quick "reminder" about the upcoming UnionBank foreclosed proprties auction on June 23, 2012. This auction includes foreclosed properties from the Luzon and Metro Manila areas, including the brand new Amalfi house and lots located in Dasmarinas Cavite.187th UnionBank foreclosed properties auction slated on June 23, 2012 is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties auction slated on June 16, 2012

Published on 2012-06-13 01:55:53

RCBC Savings Bank will be having another auction of foreclosed properties on June 16, 2012, Saturday, 9:00am, at the 6th Floor, Development Academy of the Philippines building, San Miguel Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines. Notice: Due to personal reasons, I won’t be able to answer inquiries for properties included in this auction. Nevertheless, I am posting [...]RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties auction slated on June 16, 2012 is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

When investing in real estate, no emotions please…

Published on 2012-06-11 19:45:34

If there’s one thing good about real estate investing, it’s the fact that you can leave emotions out of the picture when making decisions. In fact, veteran real estate investors out there often say that it is a must to never let your emotions interfere with your decision making process. Leave your emotions behind when it comes [...]When investing in real estate, no emotions please… is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

AsiaTrust foreclosed properties for sale as of May 2012

Published on 2012-06-07 06:40:52

This is an updated listing of AsiaTrust bank foreclosed properties as of end of May 2012. It seems AsiaTrust’s disposal of its inventory of foreclosed properties was not affected by the recent approval by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas or BSP of the acquisition of AsiaTrust Development Bank by Asia United Bank, as reported by ABS-CBN [...]AsiaTrust foreclosed properties for sale as of May 2012 is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Money Summit and Wealth Expo 2012 to feature top investment experts and exhibitors

Published on 2012-06-05 10:55:39

Want to learn more about investing and trading in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, money market, forex, and real estate? Since you are reading this at Foreclosure Investing Philippines, I am assuming you are interested with real estate investing. But hey, I believe it won’t hurt to diversify and this can start by learning about investment [...]Money Summit and Wealth Expo 2012 to feature top investment experts and exhibitors is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

BDO foreclosed properties for sale updated as of May 2012

Published on 2012-06-03 19:05:40

This is an updated listing of BDO foreclosed properties as of end of May 2012, courtesy of Ms. Mary Jean Reyes. Ms. Jean is the Manager of Metro Manila Sales of the BDO Asset Management Group. One thing I like about this listing is Ms. Jean updated it so you can easily spot properties on the list [...]BDO foreclosed properties for sale updated as of May 2012 is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

May 2012 nationwide listing of Philmay foreclosed properties

Published on 2012-05-31 21:10:52

This quarter’s update for Philmay Properties Inc. (PPI) foreclosed properties is here, courtesy of Mr. Ramil Alquileta (PRC Real Estate Broker License # 06153).  The updated listing contains foreclosed properties from Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao areas, updated as of May 2012. Just like prior listings, prices are negotiable, but are subject to management approval. [...]May 2012 nationwide listing of Philmay foreclosed properties is an original post from: Foreclosure Investi [..]

Tanay Rural Bank foreclosed properties for sale (May 2012)

Published on 2012-05-29 23:30:41

This will be a quick one. This is just an updated listing of Tanay Rural Bank foreclosed properties as of May 2012. This listing is courtesy of Ramil Alquileta (PRC Real Estate Broker License # 06153). The list includes foreclosed properties from the Metro Manila and Luzon areas, all of which are for negotiated sale. [...]Tanay Rural Bank foreclosed properties for sale (May 2012) is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Featured: Foreclosed One Orchard Road condo for sale at Eastwood City

Published on 2012-05-27 18:00:43

I just inspected a foreclosed condo located in Eastwood City in Quezon City and I am featuring it here. This was my first time to view a foreclosed property in Eastwood, and I was a bit surprised because the condo was in pretty good shape. Security was very strict, yet the security guards were very friendly and accommodating. By the way, this foreclosed condo unit is in One Orchard Road, and I believe this was developed by Megaworld.Featured: Foreclosed One Orchard Road condo for sale at Eastwoo [..]

Build and Sell, another real estate investing strategy?

Published on 2012-05-22 22:50:05

The big developers are doing it, they buy big tracts of land (including foreclosed properties from banks), they build their projects, and sell them for a huge profit. But this is definitely not for everyone. However, for those who believe they've got what it takes and want to learn more about building and selling real estate properties, you should check this out.Build and Sell, another real estate investing strategy? is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Take a break

Published on 2012-05-21 21:50:01

Want to know how you can take a break and get much needed rest while you earn passive income? Checkout this guest post from my friend Sha Nacino!Take a break is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Post-Auction Listings for RCBC Savings Bank, RCBC, and JPL foreclosed properties

Published on 2012-05-21 08:10:15

If you failed to attend the auction last May 19, 2012, and you are wondering which properties got sold, or which remains available, you are in luck! I attended the auction and I made a post-auction listing for everyone. Aside from the post-auction listing from RCBC Savings Bank, I also included the listings from RCBC (the commercial bank) and Jose P. Laurel Rural Bank.Post-Auction Listings for RCBC Savings Bank, RCBC, and JPL foreclosed properties is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing [..]

185th UnionBank foreclosed properties auction slated on May 26, 2012

Published on 2012-05-16 09:40:22

The 185th UnionBank foreclosed properties auction has been slated on May 26, 2012 (Saturday), 9:00am, at 29th Floor, UnionBank, Plaza, Meralco Avenue corner Onyx Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines. If you will notice, this is the same date and venue where the 21 brand new house and lots located inside Crown Asia’s Almalfi Subdivision, Dasmarinas [...]185th UnionBank foreclosed properties auction slated on May 26, 2012 is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Save the date: The next RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties auction will be on May 19, 2012

Published on 2012-05-14 00:00:08

During the auction last month, it was mentioned that more foreclosed properties from RCBC Savings Bank will be available in their next auction this May 2012. It’s official! Their next auction which includes more foreclosed properties will be on May 19, 2012, Saturday, at 9:00am, at the 6th Floor, Development Academy of the Philippines Building, [...]Save the date: The next RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties auction will be on May 19, 2012 is an original post from: Foreclosure Investin [..]

Featured: 21 Brand new house and lots in Amalfi Dasmarinas Cavite for sale through public auction!

Published on 2012-05-12 04:00:34

Luxurious living need not be expensive with these twenty one (21) brand new house and lots for sale located within Crown Asia’s Almalfi Subdivision, at The Islands, Barangay Paliparan, Dasmarinas Cavite, Philippines. These are all brand new, never been occupied, Italian inspired house and lots, fully finished, complete with fixtures, ready for occupancy (RFO), and are for sale [...]Featured: 21 Brand new house and lots in Amalfi Dasmarinas Cavite for sale through public auction! is an o [..]

Featured: 21 Brand new house and lots in Amalfi Dasmarinas Cavite for sale through public auction!

Published on 2012-05-12 04:00:34

Luxurious living need not be expensive with these twenty one (21) brand new house and lots for sale located within Crown Asia’s Almalfi Subdivision, at The Islands, Barangay Paliparan, Dasmarinas Cavite, Philippines. These are all brand new, never been occupied, Italian inspired house and lots, fully finished, complete with fixtures, ready for occupancy (RFO), and are for sale [...]Featured: 21 Brand new house and lots in Amalfi Dasmarinas Cavite for sale through public auction! is an o [..]

Site maintenance notice for Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Published on 2012-05-10 18:45:34

Believe it or not, Foreclosure Investing Philippines (http://www.foreclosurephilippines.com) has been in “site maintenance mode” for the past few weeks. Yes, I have been fixing things up although the site has always available, at least most of the time, when my web hosting company is not having problems  of their own. This obviously affects this blog [...]Site maintenance notice for Foreclosure Investing Philippines is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Site maintenance notice for Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Published on 2012-05-10 18:45:34

Believe it or not, Foreclosure Investing Philippines (http://www.foreclosurephilippines.com) has been in “site maintenance mode” for the past few weeks. Yes, I have been fixing things up although the site has always available, at least most of the time, when my web hosting company is not having problems  of their own. This obviously affects this blog [...]Site maintenance notice for Foreclosure Investing Philippines is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Would you like to learn more about investing in rental properties?

Published on 2012-05-07 10:45:57

I know I would! I believe that passive income through rental properties is like the “Holy Grail” when it comes to real estate investing. After all, investing in rental properties is as easy as buying a cheap foreclosed property, fixing it up, renting it out, then you get your passive income, and you are set for life [...]Would you like to learn more about investing in rental properties? is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Would you like to learn more about investing in rental properties?

Published on 2012-05-07 10:45:57

I know I would! I believe that passive income through rental properties is like the “Holy Grail” when it comes to real estate investing. After all, investing in rental properties is as easy as buying a cheap foreclosed property, fixing it up, renting it out, then you get your passive income, and you are set for life [...]Would you like to learn more about investing in rental properties? is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Post Auction Listing: 184th UnionBank foreclosed properties auction

Published on 2012-05-05 02:20:56

I still can’t believe that as I write this, it has been more than 2 years since I last published a post auction listing. I was thinking to myself that since I have been attending just about every auction out there lately, I might as well start publishing post auction listings again. Let me start [...]Post Auction Listing: 184th UnionBank foreclosed properties auction is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Post Auction Listing: 184th UnionBank foreclosed properties auction

Published on 2012-05-05 02:20:56

I still can’t believe that as I write this, it has been more than 2 years since I last published a post auction listing. I was thinking to myself that since I have been attending just about every auction out there lately, I might as well start publishing post auction listings again. Let me start [...]Post Auction Listing: 184th UnionBank foreclosed properties auction is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

What does “AS IS WHERE IS” mean?

Published on 2012-05-02 09:55:00

When it comes to real estate investing, one cannot ignore the importance of due diligence. More so with foreclosed properties. This is because all foreclosed properties are for sale on an “as is where is” basis. But what does “as is where is” really mean?! Yes, I still get a lot of questions asking what this [...]What does “AS IS WHERE IS” mean? is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

What does “AS IS WHERE IS” mean?

Published on 2012-05-02 09:55:00

When it comes to real estate investing, one cannot ignore the importance of due diligence. More so with foreclosed properties. This is because all foreclosed properties are for sale on an “as is where is” basis. But what does “as is where is” really mean?! Yes, I still get a lot of questions asking what this [...]What does “AS IS WHERE IS” mean? is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Equicom Savings Bank foreclosed properties as of April 2012

Published on 2012-04-29 22:15:03

Here is an updated listing of foreclosed properties for sale from Equicom Savings Bank, as of end of April 2012. This is again courtesy of Mr. Ronaldo Bartolome, Head of the Asset Management Department, Legal Remedial Division, Equicom Savings Bank. The foreclosed properties on this list are for negotiated sale, no need to go through a public [...]Equicom Savings Bank foreclosed properties as of April 2012 is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Equicom Savings Bank foreclosed properties as of April 2012

Published on 2012-04-29 22:15:03

Here is an updated listing of foreclosed properties for sale from Equicom Savings Bank, as of end of April 2012. This is again courtesy of Mr. Ronaldo Bartolome, Head of the Asset Management Department, Legal Remedial Division, Equicom Savings Bank. The foreclosed properties on this list are for negotiated sale, no need to go through a public [...]Equicom Savings Bank foreclosed properties as of April 2012 is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

The Buena Mano Q2-2012 Luzon, Visayas & Mindanao catalogs are here!

Published on 2012-04-24 09:00:21

This post features both Buena Mano Q2-2012 catalogs for Luzon and Visayas & Mindanao. These catalogs complete this quarter’s batch of Buena Mano catalogs of bank owned properties for the 2nd quarter of 2012 (click here for the Metro Manila Q2-2012 catalog). This time around, both catalogs include all three types of property classifications, which are [...]

The Buena Mano Q2-2012 Luzon, Visayas & Mindanao catalogs are here!

Published on 2012-04-24 09:00:21

This post features both Buena Mano Q2-2012 catalogs for Luzon and Visayas & Mindanao. These catalogs complete this quarter’s batch of Buena Mano catalogs of bank owned properties for the 2nd quarter of 2012 (click here for the Metro Manila Q2-2012 catalog). This time around, both catalogs include all three types of property classifications, which are [...]The Buena Mano Q2-2012 Luzon, Visayas & Mindanao catalogs are here! is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Auction of 62 repossessed cars from RCBC Savings Bank slated on April 26, 2012

Published on 2012-04-22 19:15:48

If you’ve been waiting for a new listing of repossessed cars for sale, the long wait is over. Through RCBC Savings Bank’s Dream Buys Car auction, interested buyers looking for cheap, second hand, pre-owned, repossessed cars, might just find what they are looking for. The auction will be on April 26, 2012, 1:00pm, 18th floor, [...]Auction of 62 repossessed cars from RCBC Savings Bank slated on April 26, 2012 is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Auction of 62 repossessed cars from RCBC Savings Bank slated on April 26, 2012

Published on 2012-04-22 19:15:48

If you’ve been waiting for a new listing of repossessed cars for sale, the long wait is over. Through RCBC Savings Bank’s Dream Buys Car auction, interested buyers looking for cheap, second hand, pre-owned, repossessed cars, might just find what they are looking for. The auction will be on April 26, 2012, 1:00pm, 18th floor, [...]Auction of 62 repossessed cars from RCBC Savings Bank slated on April 26, 2012 is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

184th UnionBank foreclosed real estate auction (Metro Manila & Luzon) slated on April 28, 2012

Published on 2012-04-21 08:35:06

Barely a month after their foreclosed properties auction last March 2012, UnionBank will be having another one with a lot of new items and also some old listings at reduced prices in their 184th Special Public Auction which will be on April 28, 2012. The auction venue will still be at the at the 29th Floor, [...]184th UnionBank foreclosed real estate auction (Metro Manila & Luzon) slated on April 28, 2012 is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

184th UnionBank foreclosed real estate auction (Metro Manila & Luzon) slated on April 28, 2012

Published on 2012-04-21 08:35:06

Barely a month after their foreclosed properties auction last March 2012, UnionBank will be having another one with a lot of new items and also some old listings at reduced prices in their 184th Special Public Auction which will be on April 28, 2012. The auction venue will still be at the at the 29th Floor, [...]184th UnionBank foreclosed real estate auction (Metro Manila & Luzon) slated on April 28, 2012 is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Download the Buena Mano Q2-2012 Metro Manila catalog of bank owned properties for sale!

Published on 2012-04-18 01:05:06

The much awaited Buena Mano Q2-2012 Greater Metro Manila Area (GMMA) Catalog has been released and a softcopy is now available for download. As usual, the Buena Mano Q2-2012 GMMA catalog is color coded so that a property’s classification can be easily identified. This quarter’s catalog only includes Green Tag and Yellow Tag properties. Please [...]Download the Buena Mano Q2-2012 Metro Manila catalog of bank owned properties for sale! is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Download the Buena Mano Q2-2012 Metro Manila catalog of bank owned properties for sale!

Published on 2012-04-18 01:05:06

The much awaited Buena Mano Q2-2012 Greater Metro Manila Area (GMMA) Catalog has been released and a soft-copy is now available for download. As usual, the Buena Mano Q2-2012 GMMA catalog is color coded so that a property’s classification can be easily identified. This quarter’s catalog only includes Green Tag and Yellow Tag properties. Please [...]Download the Buena Mano Q2-2012 Metro Manila catalog of bank owned properties for sale! is an original post from: Foreclosure Investing P [..]

More RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties for sale through public auction on the April 21, 2012

Published on 2012-04-15 12:30:16

The next auction of foreclosed properties from RCBC Savings Bank has been slated on April 21, 2012, Saturday, at 9:00am. The auction venue shall be at the 6th Floor, Development Academy of the Philippines Building, San Miguel Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines. Just like their previous auctions, this includes foreclosed properties from the Metro Manila and Luzon [...]More RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties for sale through public auction on the April 21, 2012 is a post from: Foreclosure Inves [..]

Luzon Development Bank foreclosed properties listing updated for April 2012

Published on 2012-04-10 21:40:50

If you are looking for updated listings of foreclosed properties from Luzon Development Bank (LDB), this is it! This list is again courtesy of Ramil Alquileta (PRC Real Estate Broker License # 06153). Ramil and his team will be more than glad to assist you with all your inquiries. More details below. Location of the foreclosed [...]Luzon Development Bank foreclosed properties listing updated for April 2012 is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

A New Hope…

Published on 2012-04-08 06:30:44

No, this is not about Episode IV of Star Wars, this is about Something that is so much bigger, Something that I believe is very true and very real. If you feel that all hope is lost or have reached the very end… This was probably what the Disciples felt when our Lord Jesus Christ [...]A New Hope… is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Premiere Bank foreclosed properties for negotiated sale as of March 26, 2012

Published on 2012-04-03 09:30:55

This is my first time to feature Premiere Bank foreclosed properties, although their website has been on our Ultimate List of Philippine Bank Websites with foreclosed properties for a long time already. Anyway, this listing of foreclosed properties from Premiere Development Bank is courtesy of Mr. Ramil Alquileta (PRC Real Estate Broker License # 06153). The [...]Premiere Bank foreclosed properties for negotiated sale as of March 26, 2012 is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Quezon City Tax Delinquent Properties auction slated on April 12, 2012

Published on 2012-03-28 23:45:54

If you have real estate properties in Quezon City, I suggest you read this to make sure they are not on the list of tax delinquent properties that will be for sale through public auction this coming April 2012. The Office of the Treasurer of Quezon City has just published a notice of public auction [...]Quezon City Tax Delinquent Properties auction slated on April 12, 2012 is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

PRC March 2012 real estate brokers exam results released!

Published on 2012-03-26 09:10:45

The long wait is over, the PRC March 2012 real estate brokers exam results have just been released. 3,192 of the 4,801 who took the real estate brokers licensure exam passed, with a passing rate of 66.49 percent, which is almost as high as last year’s passing rate of 66.88 percent. The exam results were [...]PRC March 2012 real estate brokers exam results released! is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

March 2012 Real Estate Brokers Exam results in silence?

Published on 2012-03-23 11:55:30

*Update dated March 26, 2012: PRC March 2012 real estate brokers exam results have been released! Click here to view the complete list. Last year, I reported that the first real estate brokers exam under the PRC resulted in a lot of frustrated examinees. Was it any different this year? Honestly, I don’t know… yet. [...]March 2012 Real Estate Brokers Exam results in silence? is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

UnionBank’s 183rd foreclosed properties auction (Metro Manila & Luzon) slated on March 24, 2012

Published on 2012-03-19 00:45:04

UnionBank shall be having another Special Public Auction of foreclosed real estate properties on March 24, 2012, Saturday, 9:00am, at  the 29th Floor, UnionBank Plaza, Meralco Avenue corner Onyx Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines. This is their 183rd Special Public Auction. The public auction includes properties from Metro Manila and Luzon areas. Checkout the complete [...]UnionBank’s 183rd foreclosed properties auction (Metro Manila & Luzon) slated on March 24, 2012 is a post [..]

Featured: Another foreclosed 2BR condo in Avida New Manila for sale for only Php2.2M

Published on 2012-03-15 22:30:47

Here is another 2-bedroom condo unit located at the Avida Towers in Boni Serrano Avenue, New Manila, Quezon City. This is almost identical to the previous foreclosed condo unit which I have featured before, although this is on a different floor, and this unit faces the amenities. More details below. Foreclosed property details Location : 3/F , Avida [...]Featured: Another foreclosed 2BR condo in Avida New Manila for sale for only Php2.2M is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Real Estate Brokers Exam March 2012 Room Assignments

Published on 2012-03-15 00:47:31

Here are the room assignments for the Real Estate Brokers Licensure Exam to be held on March 18, 2012. The room assignments I have found so far are for the Manila and Iloilo exam venues. *Update as of March 16, 2012: The Davao Room Assignments are now available. The remaining venues not yet published are Baguio, [...]Real Estate Brokers Exam March 2012 Room Assignments is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

“Do the numbers” at the Think Rich Pinoy Seminar on March 17, 2012!

Published on 2012-03-13 04:20:04

If you want to catch my short talk on the basics of how to “Do the numbers” and learn more from Larry Gamboa, best selling author of the book “Think Rich Pinoy!”, you may want to attend the Think Rich Pinoy Seminar on March 17, 2012, Saturday, 8am to 6pm, at the Citisec Training Center, [...]“Do the numbers” at the Think Rich Pinoy Seminar on March 17, 2012! is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

The Buena Mano Q1-2012 Luzon catalog is now ready for download!

Published on 2012-03-11 19:40:30

After the Metro Manila Catalog, up next is a softcopy of the Buena Mano Q1-2012 Luzon Catalog, which is now ready for download. The Luzon catalog includes bank acquired assets from Batangas, Laguna, Quezon Province, Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Palawan, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, La Union, Pangasinan, Bataan, Bulacan, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, [...]The Buena Mano Q1-2012 Luzon catalog is now ready for download! is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Consulting firm offers more than 4,300 foreclosed properties for sale in nationwide listings

Published on 2012-03-09 01:00:11

A global consulting firm has made available their listings which contains more than 4,300 foreclosed properties located all over the Philippines. These properties are for negotiated sale, which means prices are negotiable. Included in this post are two listings in excel format. The first listing includes the bulk of the foreclosed  properties, while a separate listing [...]Consulting firm offers more than 4,300 foreclosed properties for sale in nationwide listings is a post from: Foreclosure I [..]

Visayas and Mindanao foreclosed properties for sale in UnionBank’s 182nd Special Public Auction

Published on 2012-03-06 20:45:36

UnionBank’s 182nd Special Public Auctions of foreclosed properties shall be held on March 17, 2012, Saturday, 9:00am, in Bacolod City (Business INN, Lacson Street), Cebu City (Cebu Country Club), Cagayan De Oro City (The VIP Hotel, Don Apolinar Velez Street), and Davao City (Tower Inn, E. Quirino Avenue). These auctions shall be held simultaneously. Interested bidders [...]Visayas and Mindanao foreclosed properties for sale in UnionBank’s 182nd Special Public Auction is a post from: [..]

February 2012 batch of Real Estate Appraisers approved for registration without examination released

Published on 2012-03-05 05:59:42

If you are into real estate investing, then one of these days you might need someone to help you appraise a foreclosed property that could be a good real estate investment. That someone that can help you just might be a licensed real estate appraiser on the following list! The Professional Regulatory Board of Real [...]February 2012 batch of Real Estate Appraisers approved for registration without examination released is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties public auction slated on March 10, 2012

Published on 2012-03-02 21:45:02

Foreclosed properties form RCBC Savings Bank shall be for sale through public auction on March 10, 2012, Saturday, 9:00am, at the 6th Floor, Development Academy of the Philippines, San Miguel Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines. This includes properties from the Metro Manila and Luzon areas. Please keep in mind that I am an accredited real estate [...]RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties public auction slated on March 10, 2012 is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

The importance of due diligence in real estate investing

Published on 2012-02-27 20:15:53

If you are planning to venture into real estate investing, and have done some research, I’m quite sure you have already encountered the phrase “Due Diligence” many times over. I believe it even became a buzzword of sorts last year because some people I know reminded others to always do their due diligence, pretty much [...]The importance of due diligence in real estate investing is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Postal Savings Bank foreclosed properties for sale as of February 2012

Published on 2012-02-22 22:15:13

This is an updated foreclosed properties listing from Philippine Postal Savings Bank courtesy of Ramil Alquileta (Real Estate Broker License # 06153). This is very welcome because I have just checked the listing on Postal Bank’s website (accessible through our Ultimate list of Philippine Bank Websites ) and it was last updated more than a [...]Postal Savings Bank foreclosed properties for sale as of February 2012 is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

181st auction of UnionBank foreclosed properties slated on February 25, 2012

Published on 2012-02-22 01:15:36

The 181st Special Public Auction of UnionBank foreclosed properties will be happening on February 25, 2012, Saturday, 9:00am, at the 29th Floor, UnionBank Plaza, Meralco Avenue corner Onyx Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines. UnionBank still offers Zero-interest for the 10% downpayment, which is payable in six months. The balance is payable up to a [...]181st auction of UnionBank foreclosed properties slated on February 25, 2012 is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Looking for bank acquired assets in Metro Manila? Checkout the Buena Mano Q1-2012 GMMA Catalog!

Published on 2012-02-20 06:15:09

A softcopy of the Buena Mano Q1-2012 Greater Metro Manila Area (GMMA) Catalog is now ready for download. This quarter’s catalog for Metro Manila bank acquired assets includes properties from Caloocan, Cavite, Laguna, Las Pinas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Manila, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Paranaque, Pasay, Pasig, Quezon City, Rizal, San Juan, Taguig, and Valenzuela. Other foreclosed properties [...]Looking for bank acquired assets in Metro Manila? Checkout the Buena Mano Q1-2012 GMMA Catalog [..]

Featured: Foreclosed Townhouse for sale in Sancho Villas, Varsity Hills Subdivision, Quezon City

Published on 2012-02-16 21:30:06

If you are looking for a townhouse in a secure village near Miriam College, Ateneo de Manila University, and UP Diliman, this may be the property for you. This is perfect for those families who value education, as they may enroll their children in the prestigious grade schools, high schools, and colleges in the area. [...]Featured: Foreclosed Townhouse for sale in Sancho Villas, Varsity Hills Subdivision, Quezon City is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

3 things examinees should know about the March 2012 Real Estate Brokers Exam

Published on 2012-02-13 16:50:47

I recently received a question in our Facebook page asking for the coverage of the topics or subjects included in the upcoming real estate brokers exam and I answered that it might be similar to the Table of Specifications for last year’s exam. To verify this and to get more info, I visited PRC’s website. [...]3 things examinees should know about the March 2012 Real Estate Brokers Exam is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

February 2012 batch of Real Estate Service Professionals approved for registration without examination published

Published on 2012-02-13 05:35:52

This is the February 2012 batch of  Real Estate Appraisers, Real Estate Consultants, and Real Estate Brokers, approved for registration without examination, as published in the official website of the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC). The Real Estate Appraisers are listed in Professional Regulatory Board of Real Estate Service (PRBRES) Resolution No. 2 Series of 2012, while the Real [...]February 2012 batch of Real Estate Service Professionals approved for registration without exami [..]

Featured: Government foreclosed properties and acquired assets for negotiated sale!

Published on 2012-02-08 23:15:42

Please see below list of Government foreclosed properties and acquired assets for negotiated sale! Prices and terms* are negotiable, subject to management approval. These properties are the acquired assets of a Government Financial Institution (GFI) attached to the Department of Finance (DOF). *Update as of February 13, 2012 – I have just cleared up with the [...]Featured: Government foreclosed properties and acquired assets for negotiated sale! is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Phili [..]

Paragon Finance Corporation foreclosed properties for sale as of January 27, 2012

Published on 2012-02-05 23:30:27

Here is the latest list of foreclosed properties from Paragon Finance Corporation updated as of January 27, 2012. Thanks again to Ramil Alquileta (PRC Real Estate Broker License # 06153) who sent this to me. This listing contains foreclosed properties located in Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal. These are all for negotiated sale, which means prices are negotiable, [...]Paragon Finance Corporation foreclosed properties for sale as of January 27, 2012 is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

San Juan Tax Delinquent Real Properties auction slated on February 9, 2012

Published on 2012-02-02 22:50:00

I’m a bit short in time so I will go direct to the point. San Juan City tax delinquent properties will be up for sale through a tax foreclosure auction on February 9, 2012, 10:00am, at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the City of San Juan. The auction will be conducted by The Office of the [...]San Juan Tax Delinquent Real Properties auction slated on February 9, 2012 is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Featured: Las Pinas foreclosed properties for public auction on February 4, 2012

Published on 2012-02-01 14:50:56

My wife and I inspected a bunch of foreclosed properties in Las Pinas City included in an auction on February 4, 2012 and we are featuring the pictures and other details we have gathered through this post. We only focused on the properties that are unoccupied and have no legal impediments, based on the information [...]Featured: Las Pinas foreclosed properties for public auction on February 4, 2012 is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

RCBC Mega Property Auction of foreclosed properties slated on February 4, 2012

Published on 2012-01-31 21:55:53

RCBC foreclosed properties will go on sale through public auction on February 4, 2012, Saturday, 9:00am, at the 6th Floor, Development Academy of the Philippines Building, San Miguel Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines. Yes, this will be conducted at the same time and venue of the RCBC Savings Bank Dream Buys auction. According to the auction [...]RCBC Mega Property Auction of foreclosed properties slated on February 4, 2012 is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

See you at the Dream Buys Auction of foreclosed properties slated on February 4, 2012

Published on 2012-01-29 21:35:01

RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties shall be up for sale through public auction in their latest Dream Buys Auction to be held on February 4, 2012, Saturday, 9:00am, at the 6th floor, Development Academy of the Philippines, San Miguel Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines. The foreclosed properties included in the auction are from Metro Manila, North [...]See you at the Dream Buys Auction of foreclosed properties slated on February 4, 2012 is a post from: Foreclosure Investing Philippines

Equicom Savings Bank foreclosed properties for negotiated sale as of January 2012

Published on 2012-01-27 09:35:07

Here is the January 2012 listing of foreclosed properties for sale from Equicom Savings Bank, courtesy of Mr. Ronaldo Bartolome, Head of the Asset Management Department, Legal Remedial Division, Equicom Savings Bank. These foreclosed properties from Equicom Savings Bank are for negotiated sale. Areas covered by this listing includes the National Capital Region (Metro Manila), [...]Equicom Savings Bank foreclosed properties for negotiated sale as of January 2012 is a post from: Foreclosure Invest [..]

Updated list of BDO properties for sale as of June 2011

Published on 2011-07-05 21:00:56

Here is an updated listing of BDO properties for sale, courtesy of Ms. Mary Jean Reyes who is from BDO. This updated list contains BDO properties from Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. It also contains subdivision properties, joint venture

UnionBank’s 172nd public auction of Luzon properties slated on July 23, 2011

Published on 2011-07-04 03:30:12

UnionBank of the Philippines will conduct another Special Public Auction of foreclosed real estate properties on July 23, 2011, Saturday, at the 29th Floor, UnionBank Plaza, Meralco Avenue corner Onyx Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines. Th

Equicom Savings Bank foreclosed properties for sale as of June 2011

Published on 2011-06-29 01:35:19

We welcome Equicom Savings Bank foreclosed properties as the latest to be featured here in foreclosurephilippines.com. This list is updated as of June 2011 and includes properties from Metro Manila, North and South Luzon, and Mindanao. The foreclosed

Sterling Bank of Asia repossessed properties for sealed bidding on June 30, 2011

Published on 2011-06-27 21:25:51

Sterling Bank of Asia is inviting everyone to submit sealed bids for their repossessed real estate properties for sale this June 2011, which can be seen on the list below. The last day for the submission of bids shall be on Thursday, June 30, 2011, 3

Philippine Real Estate Festival 2011 will be on July 28-30

Published on 2011-06-25 05:00:02

The 5th Philippine Real Estate Festival has been slated on July 28-30, 2011, at the World Trade Center, Pasay City, Philippines. This event has become a yearly tradition for me, which is why I really look forward to attending the Philippine Real Es

Star Properties for sale through open auction and sealed bidding for July 2011

Published on 2011-06-24 19:00:29

Star Properties will be having another busy month this coming July 2011. They will conduct an Open Auction of Prime Properties on July 15, 2011. They will also conduct sealed bidding’s for prime properties located in Davao which includes a 47

Public sealed bidding of PDIC acquired assets slated on June 28, 2011

Published on 2011-06-22 23:35:02

Just a quick heads up. A public sealed bidding of the acquired assets of the  Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC), through their Real and Other Properties Acquired (ROPA) Disposal Committee,  will be conducted on June 28, 2011 from 9:

RBCC foreclosed properties for sale updated as of June 2011

Published on 2011-06-21 20:45:23

Here’s an updated list of Rural Bank of Cavite City or RBCC foreclosed properties for sale, as of June 2011. Thanks again to Grace Pekson for sending us this list. As mentioned in a previous post, RBCC is owned by the KsK “Investment” coop

Mega Property Auction of RCBC foreclosed properties slated on June 25, 2011

Published on 2011-06-21 01:00:00

The RCBC Asset Management Group will be having another Mega Property Auction of foreclosed properties located in Metro Manila and North and South Luzon. This will be held on June 25, 2011, Saturday, 9:00am, at the at the L.S. Virata Hall, 2nd Floor,

“The reason I must be rich is because I have kids” – a Father’s Day reflection

Published on 2011-06-18 20:15:05

As we celebrate and greet all Fathers out there a Happy Father’s Day today, I can’t help but look back at what I believe are just some of the most powerful words that caused a paradigm shift in me, when I read the book Rich Dad Poor Dad b

RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties “Dream Buys Auction” slated on June 19, 2011

Published on 2011-06-15 23:05:06

RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties shall be for sale through public auction on the next Dream Buys Auction which will be on June 25, 2011, Saturday, 9:00am, at the L.S. Virata Hall, 2nd Floor Development Academy of the Philippines, San Miguel

RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties “Dream Buys Auction” slated on June 25, 2011

Published on 2011-06-15 23:05:06

RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties shall be for sale through public auction on the next Dream Buys Auction which will be on June 25, 2011, Saturday, 9:00am, at the L.S. Virata Hall, 2nd Floor Development Academy of the Philippines, San Miguel

Land Bank La Union-Ilocos Lending Center slates sealed bidding on June 15, 2011

Published on 2011-06-13 20:15:01

Just like the DBP acquired assets in my previous post, these bank acquired properties from the Land Bank of the Philippines are also for sale on CASH BASIS through a public sealed bidding. The deadline for the submission of sealed proposals will be o

DBP foreclosed properties for sealed bidding on June 13, 2011

Published on 2011-06-12 19:45:32

Acquired assets of The Development Bank of the Philippines or DBP are for sale through sealed bidding on June 13, 2011, Monday, at 1:30pm, at the Tanghalang Julian Felipe, Penthouse, DBP Head Office, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue cor. Makati Avenue, Makati C

171st UnionBank foreclosed properties auction (Luzon) slated on June 25, 2011

Published on 2011-06-07 23:15:05

UnionBank foreclosed properties from the Metro Manila and Luzon areas are again up for grabs in their 171st special public auction to be held this June 25, 2011, Saturday, 9:00am, at the 29th Floor UnionBank Plaza, Meralco Avenue corner Onyx Road, Or

Congratulations to the June 2011 real estate professionals approved for registration w/o examination

Published on 2011-06-06 00:00:10

We congratulate the June 2011 batch of Real Estate Consultants, Real Estate Appraisers, and Real Estate Brokers, whose applications for registration without examination have been approved by the Professional Regulatory Board of Real Estate Service or

Will there be a Real Estate Bubble in the Philippines?

Published on 2011-06-05 08:30:24

This is a guest post by Angie Espiritu of Filben Realty The term “real estate bubble” sends shivers to many spines because of the fairly recent sub-prime bubble that happened in the United States. Stripping the word of all its technicalit

7 questions you need to ask to avoid investment scams

Published on 2011-06-02 04:00:25

While there are so many real and legitimate opportunities out there, there are also a lot of scams. Sooner or later, you will encounter what may seem to be a very enticing investment opportunity, but you need to be prepared to discern what is real an

Sealed bidding of Buena Mano repossessed cars slated on June 6, 2011

Published on 2011-05-30 21:55:12

Here’s the latest list of bank repossessed cars for sale from the Buena Mano Car Bidding Bonanza. These second hand and repossessed/foreclosed vehicles may be inspected from May 29 to June 6, 2011 from 8:30am to 5:30pm, excluding Sundays and Ho

170th Union Bank foreclosed properties auction for Visayas and Mindanao slated on June 18, 2011

Published on 2011-05-25 18:30:19

The 170th Special Public Auction of Union Bank foreclosed properties, which covers the Visayas and Mindanao areas, shall be held simultaneously on June 18, 2011, Saturday, 9:00am, at the following venues: Bacolod City: Business Inn, Lacson Street Ceb

My Think Rich Pinoy Seminar experience and how it changed my life

Published on 2011-05-23 18:30:53

After attending the “How to be Truly Rich Seminar“ by Bo Sanchez last July 21, 2007, I saw a flyer about the Think Rich Pinoy Seminar that was to be held on the following month. I was so excited and I hurriedly registered because my wife

How to file your application for registration without examination at the PRC

Published on 2011-05-21 07:00:44

If you are a DTI licensed real estate broker, appraiser, or consultant covered by the “grandfather clause” of the RESA Law, then you don’t need to retake the licensure exam to get your PRC license. You just need to register with the

What is the “Grandfather clause” of the RESA Law?

Published on 2011-05-21 06:59:17

The “Grandfather clause” of  the RESA Law is the basis for the registration without examination of DTI licensed real estate professionals with the PRC. The Grandfather clause is Section 20, Article III of R.A. No. 9646, also known as the “Real

PNB Foreclosed Property Auction Road Show goes to Dagupan and Baguio

Published on 2011-05-18 23:00:10

The PNB Foreclosed Property Auction Road Show will be going to Dagupan this May 31, 2011, and then to Baguio on June 2, 2011. Both auctions shall start at 2:00pm at their respective venues. The Dagupan auction shall be held at the Star Plaza Hotel, A

Unionbank foreclosed properties for sale: 169th Special Public Auction on May 28, 2011

Published on 2011-05-17 22:00:54

UnionBank foreclosed properties will be up for grabs at their 169th Special Public Auction which will be this coming May 28, 2011, Saturday, 9:00am, at Conference Room No. 3, 29th Floor, UnionBank Plaza, Meralco Avenue corner Onyx Road, Ortigas Cente

Another “Dream Buys Auction” of RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties slated on May 21, 2011

Published on 2011-05-16 19:00:46

RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties are again up for grabs in this month’s Dream Buys Auction which will be on May 21, 2011, Saturday, 9:00am. This time around, the auction will be at the Jade Palace, 106 Shaw Blvd., Kapitolyo, Pasig City,

5 things real estate investors need to succeed and stay successful

Published on 2011-05-15 18:30:16

Nah, it’s neither money to invest nor the real estate investing techniques or the how-to’s, etc. While these are important, I truly believe there are other things that are equally, if not even more important. Things that you need to conti

Asiatrust Bank foreclosed properties for sale as of April 2011

Published on 2011-05-11 19:00:34

Finally, I am now able to post this list of foreclosed properties from Asiatrust Bank, courtesy of Ramil Alquileta, who sent me this list more than 10 days ago. As they say, better late than never, so here is the latest list of Asiatrust Bank foreclo

PNB prime properties public sealed bidding slated on May 20, 2011

Published on 2011-05-11 07:00:55

A public sealed bidding of prime properties of the Philippine National Bank has been slated on May 20, 2011, Friday, 10:00am, at the 9th floor, PNB Financial Center, President Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, Pasay City, Philippines. Included in the lis

Star Open Auction of Prime Properties slated on May 20, 2011

Published on 2011-05-11 02:00:24

Star Properties invites all interested parties to attend an open auction of prime properties on May 20, 2011, Friday, at the Hotel Intercon, Makati City, Philippines. Registration starts at 10:00am and the auction proper starts at 11:00am. These prim

Paragon Finance Corporation foreclosed properties for sale as of April 28, 2011

Published on 2011-05-09 00:15:58

Here’s another exclusive listing of foreclosed properties from Foreclosure Investing Philippines. Checkout Paragon Finance Corporation foreclosed properties for sale as of April 28, 2011 which I got courtesy of Ramil Alquileta through e-mail. P

PRBRES Resolution No. 08 – Real Estate Professionals approved for Registration Without Examination

Published on 2011-05-07 21:40:42

The Professional Regulatory Board of Real Estate Service or PRBRES has already released Resolution No. 08  (Series of 2011), which approves the latest batch of applications for registration without examination. This includes 5 real estate consultant

Get the Buena Mano Q2-2011 Luzon and Visayas & Mindanao catalogs here!

Published on 2011-05-06 06:40:02

After the Metro Manila Q2-2011 Catalog, the Luzon, and Visayas & Mindanao catalogs should not be far behind right?! Here they are. This post completes this batch of catalogs for the second quarter of 2011. You may download the Luzon and Visayas &

Star’s South Luzon and Mindanao foreclosed properties auction slated on May 19, 2011

Published on 2011-05-05 04:00:16

As a follow-up to the Metro Manila and North Luzon auctions, here’s the South Luzon and Mindanao auctions that are to be held simultaneously on May 19, 2011, Thursday. The South Luzon auction venue will be Max’s Restaurant, Tagaytay City,

The Buena Mano Q2-2011 Greater Metro Manila catalog is now available!

Published on 2011-05-04 00:25:09

The Buena Mano Q2-2011 Greater Metro Manila catalog of bank acquired assets is now available! This is the Metro Manila catalog for the second quarter of 2011. It still contains properties for sale that are color coded according to classifications and

Star foreclosed property auctions (GMA and North Luzon) slated on May 17, 2011

Published on 2011-05-03 09:50:05

Star Properties will be having two simultaneous public auctions of foreclosed properties on May 17, 2011. Metro Manila foreclosed properties will be up for grabs at Max’s Jupiter in Makati City, while North Luzon foreclosed properties will be a

CityState Savings Bank foreclosed properties for sale (Metro Manila)

Published on 2011-05-02 00:10:01

This is my first time to feature City State Savings Bank foreclosed properties or acquired assets, although they are included in my ultimate list of Philippine banks that have online foreclosed property listings. These foreclosed properties are for s

PNB General Santos City auction slated on May 12, 2011 plus April 2011 issue of the PNB Asset Gazette

Published on 2011-04-29 00:35:28

A public auction of PNB foreclosed properties has been slated on May 12, 2011, 2:00pm, at the East Asia Royale Hotel, National Highway, Lagao, General Santos City, Philippines. This public auction includes foreclosed properties located in Davao Orien

Caloocan tax delinquent real property foreclosure auction slated today

Published on 2011-04-27 22:07:42

A total of 250 tax delinquent real properties from Caloocan City are set to be disposed through public auction today, April 28, 2011, at 1:00pm, at the Bulwagang Katipunan, 3/F Caloocan City Hall, A. Mabini St., Caloocan City, Philippines. The tax fo

Only 3 days to go before Think Rich Quick 3.0 plus an exclusive bonus…

Published on 2011-04-25 22:00:08

During the past couple of days, at least three people I know have already told me that they are attending the upcoming Think Rich Quick 3.0 Seminar that will be happening on April 29-30, 2011. Yes, it is only 3 days away. If you want to attend the sa

An Easter Sunday Reflection: Who can really help us?

Published on 2011-04-23 22:00:22

I remember how good it felt to be able to help people in our office to do their work more effectively when we setup an IT Support Helpdesk System way back in 2003. It felt great to be able to empower others. Little did I know that many years later it

The Maceda Law a.k.a RA 6552 – Read the full text and know your rights…

Published on 2011-04-19 21:30:33

Do you want to know your rights as a real estate investor, or simply as a real estate buyer who is making installment payments? The first logical step would be to know what law applies and what that particular law contains, which in this case would b

RCBC Savings Bank “Dream Buys Auction” of foreclosed properties slated on April 30, 2011

Published on 2011-04-18 23:10:11

Missed the Dream Buys Auction of RCBC Savings Bank last April 9, 2011? No problem, here’s another chance to grab RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties! Their next Dream Buys Auction happens on April 30, 2011, Saturday, 9:00am, at the L.S. Virata

168th UnionBank foreclosed properties auction slated on April 30, 2011

Published on 2011-04-17 22:00:22

As expected, another auction of UnionBank foreclosed properties will be happening this coming April 30, 2011, Saturday, at the Conference Room No. 3, 29th floor, UnionBank Plaza, Meralco Avenue corner Onyx Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippine

The ABC’s of Real Estate Investing

Published on 2011-04-16 18:50:18

Now is the best time to invest in real estate. With motivated sellers, prices are reasonable, lenders are willing to lend and interest rates are low. With lower interest income, savers are in search of a better investment alternative of which, real e

How to register for your real estate brokers license

Published on 2011-04-12 21:35:52

First of all, congratulations to all new real estate brokers! Many of you may have already registered for your licenses but to those who have not yet done so, this post may be helpful. This is based on our experience last April 8, 2011 when my husba

Rural Bank of Cavite City foreclosed properties for sale

Published on 2011-04-12 04:15:37

If you are looking for Rural Bank of Cavite City foreclosed properties for sale, this is your lucky day! I got this list of foreclosed properties from Grace Pekson, who works at the Colayco Foundation. The Rural Bank of Cavite City or RBCC is owned b

Table of amortization factors updated with low home loan rates

Published on 2011-04-10 22:15:57

With a number of banks offering very low home rates as low as 5.75%, it’s just logical that I also update our amortization factors table to include these annual interest rates, and I did just that! Checkout the complete list of amortization fac

Updated schedule of registration for new real estate brokers (March 2011 Exam)

Published on 2011-04-07 08:15:43

If you passed the March 2011 real estate brokers exam, here’s the updated schedule for your registration, along with information about the surety bond. Refer to the table below to find out when you are supposed to register. The information abou

My Google maps example for a featured foreclosed property

Published on 2011-04-06 08:00:12

I was blown away by how one can easily use Google Maps to feature foreclosed properties for sale. I stumbled on this yesterday when I had to create a vicinity map for a foreclosed property when I got an inquiry. Checkout the example below and let me

PRC March 2011 Real Estate Brokers Licensure Exam results released!

Published on 2011-04-01 10:33:23

The PRC has just released the March 2011 Real Estate Brokers Licensure Exam results. 3,185 of the 4,762 who took the real estate brokers exam passed. The exam results were released in just 5 days after the examination, well within the 10 days mention

March 2011 real estate brokers exam results in frustrated examinees

Published on 2011-04-01 03:00:06

If you took the real estate brokers exam last March 27, 2011, I’ll bet you are one of those who feels frustrated, to put it lightly. You are not alone. Almost all examinees I know have expressed not so nice things about the recently concluded r

4 perfectly legal ways to be a real estate investor with the RESA Law

Published on 2011-03-31 23:47:48

This is a guest post by Ronald Cagape of LivingCasflow101.com The RESA law is a comprehensive law intended to professionalize the ranks of real estate service providers – brokers, agents, appraisers, assessors and consultants. However, this law

Latest batch of real estate service practitioners approved for registration without examination by the PRBRES

Published on 2011-03-29 01:30:31

Here’s the latest batch of real estate service practitioners which includes real estate consultants, real estate appraisers, and real estate brokers,  whose registration without examination were approved by the Professional Regulatory Board

PNB foreclosed properties auction in Calapan City slated on April 7, 2011

Published on 2011-03-27 18:00:35

Here’s one more auction of PNB foreclosed properties which will be held on April 7, 2011, Thursday, 2:00pm, at the Filipiniana Hotel, Filipiniana complex, Brgy. Sto. Nino, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. This auction includes forec

167th Unionbank foreclosed properties auction for Visayas and Mindanao slated on April 16, 2011

Published on 2011-03-24 22:25:37

UnionBank invites all interested bidders to attend the 167th Special Public Auction of UnionBank foreclosed properties on April 16, 2011, Saturday, 9:00am. Public auctions will be held simultaneously at different venues and includes foreclosed proper

Real estate brokers exam room assignments released by the PRC

Published on 2011-03-23 03:53:29

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has just released the room assignments for the upcoming Real Estate Brokers Licensure Examination on March 27, 2011.  The list contains 189 pages and more than 3,000 aspiring real estate brokers. If you a

What you need to know about BIR Zonal values

Published on 2011-03-22 21:10:14

So you have announced to the world that you are now a real estate investor, and suddenly, everyone has a property they want to show to you. This often happens to me, and can also happen to you as follows. A friends calls and says “Hey Jay, I fo

Cabanatuan foreclosed property auction by PNB slated on March 24, 2011

Published on 2011-03-21 23:45:29

The PNB Special Assets Management Group shall be having a foreclosed property auction on March 24, 2011, Thursday, 2:00pm, at the La Parilla Hotel, Zulueta corner Melencio Street, Cabanatuan City, Philippines. The foreclosed properties for sale are f

RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties auction slated on April 9, 2011

Published on 2011-03-20 20:15:56

A big number of RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties will be up for grabs in their latest Dream Buys Auction which will be this April 9, 2011, Saturday, 9:00am, at the 2nd floor Star Mall Edsa corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City, Philippines.

RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties auction slated on April 9, 2011

Published on 2011-03-20 20:15:56

A big number of RCBC Savings Bank foreclosed properties will be up for grabs in their latest Dream Buys Auction which will be this April 9, 2011, Saturday, 9:00am, at the 2nd floor Star Mall Edsa corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City, Philippines.

Philmay Visayas and Mindanao foreclosed properties for sale as of February 28, 2011

Published on 2011-03-17 22:30:41

As mentioned in my post about Philmay foreclosed properties from the  Metro Manila and Luzon areas, here is the second part which contains Visayas and Mindanao foreclosed properties. Actually, a number of foreclosed properties from the Luzon area ar

Philmay Visayas and Mindanao foreclosed properties for sale as of February 28, 2011

Published on 2011-03-17 22:30:41

As mentioned in my post about Philmay foreclosed properties from the  Metro Manila and Luzon areas, here is the second part which contains Visayas and Mindanao foreclosed properties. Actually, a number of foreclosed properties from the Luzon area ar

166th UnionBank foreclosed properties auction slated on March 26, 2011

Published on 2011-03-15 23:05:29

The 166th Special Public Auction of UnionBank foreclosed properties will be on March 26, 2011, Saturday, 9:00am, at the 29th Floor UnionBank Plaza, Meralco Avenue corner Onyx Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines. The auction starts promptly

166th UnionBank foreclosed properties auction slated on March 26, 2011

Published on 2011-03-15 23:05:29

The 166th Special Public Auction of UnionBank foreclosed properties will be on March 26, 2011, Saturday, 9:00am, at the 29th Floor UnionBank Plaza, Meralco Avenue corner Onyx Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines. The auction starts promptly

Real Estate Brokers Exam test questions breakdown and number of items published

Published on 2011-03-15 21:10:07

The PRC and the PRBRES recently published resolution No. 04 which basically contains the breakdown of the real estate brokers exam test questions and number of items per subject. A copy of the resolution can be seen through the link below. Just click

Real Estate Brokers Exam test questions breakdown and number of items published

Published on 2011-03-15 21:10:07

The PRC and the PRBRES recently published resolution No. 04 which basically contains the breakdown of the real estate brokers exam test questions and number of items per subject. A copy of the resolution can be seen through the link below. Just click

Updated listings of Philmay foreclosed properties for sale from Metro Manila and Luzon

Published on 2011-03-13 10:10:56

At last, here are updated listings of foreclosed properties from Philmay Properties Inc. (PPI). This is actually only the first of two parts and this batch contains foreclosed properties located in the Metro Manila and Luzon areas and include PPIR

Updated listings of Philmay foreclosed properties for sale from Metro Manila and Luzon

Published on 2011-03-13 10:10:56

At last, here are updated listings of foreclosed properties from Philmay Properties Inc. (PPI). This is actually only the first of two parts and this batch contains foreclosed properties located in the Metro Manila and Luzon areas and include PPIR

The risks of real estate investing and how to manage them

Published on 2011-03-10 23:28:43

Do you really wan’t to know the bad side of real estate investing? Although I believe it’s not a good idea to focus on the bad because we attract more of what we focus on, we should still be aware of the risks  in order to be able to eff

The risks of real estate investing and how to manage them

Published on 2011-03-10 23:28:43

Do you really wan’t to know the bad side of real estate investing? Although I believe it’s not a good idea to focus on the bad because we attract more of what we focus on, we should still be aware of the risks  in order to be able to eff

The Buena Mano Q1-2011 Visayas and Mindanao catalog is here!

Published on 2011-03-06 16:30:50

The Buena Mano Q1-2011 Visayas and Mindanao Catalog is here! Just like the Greater Metro Manila and Luzon catalogs, this one is color coded according to property classifications. These include red tag, yellow tag, and green tag properties for sale.

The Buena Mano Q1-2011 Visayas and Mindanao catalog is here!

Published on 2011-03-06 16:30:50

The Buena Mano Q1-2011 Visayas and Mindanao Catalog is here! Just like the Greater Metro Manila and Luzon catalogs, this one is color coded according to property classifications. These include red tag, yellow tag, and green tag properties for sale.

BDO foreclosed properties for sale as of February 24, 2011

Published on 2011-03-03 17:10:21

I got this list of BDO foreclosed properties for sale earlier this week and this is updated as of February 24, 2011. Please keep in mind that these properties are not for public auction. They are for negotiated sale. This means you just have to submi

BDO foreclosed properties for sale as of February 24, 2011

Published on 2011-03-03 17:10:21

I got this list of BDO foreclosed properties for sale earlier this week and this is updated as of February 24, 2011. Please keep in mind that these properties are not for public auction. They are for negotiated sale. This means you just have to submi

How to file your PRC real estate brokers exam application

Published on 2011-03-01 21:10:49

Jay and I went to the PRC yesterday to file my application for the Real Estate Brokers Exam on March 27, 2011. We decided to file my application for the real estate brokers exam early, even if the deadline is still on March 7, 2011.  Here are some t

How to file your PRC real estate brokers exam application

Published on 2011-03-01 21:10:49

Jay and I went to the PRC yesterday to file my application for the Real Estate Brokers Exam on March 27, 2011. We decided to file my application for the real estate brokers exam early, even if the deadline is still on March 7, 2011.  Here are some t

Buena Mano repossessed cars for bidding on March 7, 2011

Published on 2011-02-28 10:35:47

It has been several months since I last posted bank repossessed cars for sale and with good reason, I received feedback from some people that they don’t like them. I have been thinking about this a lot and have decided to create a separate area

Low home loan rates – what you need to know before you apply

Published on 2011-02-24 02:30:02

Have you seen the low interest home loans being offered by a few banks out there lately? Several months ago, the lowest home loan rate I have seen was 5.99% per year. Now, it is even lower at 5.88%. Personally, I believe these are the best home l

Updates on the venues for upcoming Star Auctions this March 2011

Published on 2011-02-21 20:40:47

Here are updates for those planning to attend the upcoming auctions of Star Properties this coming March 2011. In my previous post: Upcoming Star Auctions for February and March 2011, the GMA and North Luzon auctions still had no venues. Furthermore,

Looking for Calabarzon foreclosed properties for sale?

Published on 2011-02-18 09:45:56

My friend Edge of haybol.ph recently posted a huge listing of foreclosed properties for sale from an undisclosed bank, which includes properties from the Calabarzon area. I believe Calabarzon stands for Calamba, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon pr

Think Rich Pinoy rocks Manila!

Published on 2011-02-15 23:30:08

I was supposed to write a post about the Think Rich Pinoy Seminar which I helped facilitate last December 4, 2010 but it turns out that someone already did. I received an e-mail about what happened during the seminar from Larry Gamboa himself, and I

Upcoming Star Auctions for February and March 2011

Published on 2011-02-13 23:25:13

I recently received another set of listings of foreclosed properties for sale through public auction from Star Properties, and as usual, I am posting them all here in Foreclosure Investing Philippines. A total of six auctions are going to be held fro

Buena Mano Q1-2011 Luzon Catalog and invitation to Brokers’ Night

Published on 2011-02-10 09:55:00

As mentioned here, up next is the Buena Mano Q1-2011 Luzon Catalog which is now avalable. This catalog contains bank acquired assets and they are all color coded according to their classifications. This includes red tag, yellow tag, and green tag pro

165th public auction of UnionBank foreclosed properties slated on February 26, 2011

Published on 2011-02-08 07:15:43

UnionBank’s 165th special public auction of foreclosed properties will be happening this coming February 26, 2011, Saturday, at the 29th floor, UnionBank Plaza, Meralco Avenue corner Onyx Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines. The aucti

2011 Mega Property Auction for Metro Manila and Luzon slated on February 19

Published on 2011-02-06 12:15:57

Another Mega Property Auction of foreclosed properties from Metro Manila and Luzon will be happening on February 19, 2011, Saturday, 9:00am, at the L.S. Virata Hall, 2nd Floor, Development Academy of the Philippines, San Miguel Avenue, Pasig City, Ph

Buena Mano Q1-2011 Greater Metro Manila catalog released!

Published on 2011-02-03 01:50:19

The Buena Mano Metro Manila Q1-2011 catalog has been released and I was able to get a copy at their head office located in Makati. Actually, I got this last week but it took me awhile to scan the catalog and make it as small as possible while still

First 2011 auction of RCBC Saving Bank foreclosed properties slated on February 19, 2011

Published on 2011-01-31 20:20:57

Here’s the first public auction of foreclosed properties in 2011 by RCBC Saving Bank to be featured in Foreclosure Investing Philippines. RCBC Savings Bank’s first Dream Buys Auction will be on February 19, 2011, 9:00am, at the L.S. Virat

Additional Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao BDO foreclosed properties for sale

Published on 2011-01-30 08:04:13

As mentioned when I posted the additional BDO foreclosed properties for sale in Metro Manila, there are also additional properties for sale from the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao areas. Checkout these properties all over the Philippines below. If you

Additional BDO properties for sale in Metro Manila as of January 21, 2011

Published on 2011-01-26 22:46:54

I just got this list of additional BDO foreclosed properties for sale located in Metro Manila, courtesy of Ms. Mary Jean Reyes of BDO. I literally got this just a few minutes ago through e-mail, and I am posting it here (with permission from Ms. Reye

Think Rich Quick Cebu Seminar updates

Published on 2011-01-26 22:46:07

The Think Rich Quick Cebu or TRQ Cebu Seminar pushes through on January 29-30, 2011, at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel, Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines. That’s less than 48 hours from now! Here are some updates with regard to TRQ C

Thank you 2010! Let us keep moving forward in 2011…

Published on 2011-01-25 00:00:08

Although it’s already 2011, I simply cannot let 2010 go without giving thanks for another year full of blessings. Let me look back at 2010 for one last time to give thanks and count the blessings for the year that just passed. 2010 was the year

Looking for foreclosed vacation properties?

Published on 2011-01-19 11:54:24

If you are looking for foreclosed vacation properties as investments, this just might be what you have been looking for. The following are foreclosed vacation properties for sale and are actually included in the upcoming 164th Special public auction

Bad news about TRQ Cebu

Published on 2011-01-17 21:14:27

I was working for an IT outsourcing company back then, and as far as I can remember, it was during one of those moments when we were trying to relieve stress (these were often but not enough), when Jayr Barcelon, a staff and a good friend of mine, me

Star Properties’ Open Auction of Prime properties slated on January 28, 2011

Published on 2011-01-13 04:53:01

Star Properties will be having another “Open Auction” of “Prime” or “Big Ticket” properties on January 28, 2011.  This auction includes prime foreclosed properties from Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

5 public auctions of foreclosed properties slated by the Star Group this January 2011!

Published on 2011-01-10 23:42:39

Next in line for 2011 is the latest auctions of the Star Group of Companies. They have scheduled 5 auctions of foreclosed properties this January 2011. Now that’s starting  the year BIG! Please see below the complete list of schedules of the f

164th UnionBank foreclosed properties auction slated on January 22, 2011

Published on 2011-01-07 21:20:53

2011’s first public auction to be featured here is the  164th Special Public Auction of UnionBank foreclosed properties. The auction shall be on January 22, 2011, Saturday, at the 29th Floor, UnionBank Plaza, Meralco Avenue corner Onyx Road,

FIP’s best of 2010 to help you get started in 2011

Published on 2011-01-05 20:00:08

I was supposed to finish writing my “Goodbye and thank you to 2010, Hello 2011…” post, but ended up with this list of the best “How to” articles from Foreclosure Investing Philippines during the year that passed. After a

Updates on CRESAR (or REBSAT) review centers for the 2011 Real Estate Brokers Exam

Published on 2011-01-04 00:30:10

It’s already 2011 and the upcoming Real Estate Brokers Exam on March 27, 2011 draws nearer. Relax, you still have time to review, and here are more CRESAR or REBSAT review centers as submitted by our dear readers and subscribers. These are in a

Top 20 lessons learned in 2010

Published on 2010-12-31 09:43:48

*Last updated on January 1, 2011, 11:00am As 2010 comes to an end, I can’t help but look back and list down just some of the most significant and sometimes painful lessons I personally learned during the past year. I hope these lessons would he