Empty chairs and empty tables. This intersection was responsible for a large contribution to the country’s GDP. Now, most floors are empty, occupied only by the ants, as its employees explore telecommuting in a way to flatten the curve. On March 15, Metro Manila was put on a city-wide lockdown to staunch the spread of…
And then, in the midst of the still-encompassing dream, he felt himself master of Shangri-La. These were his beloved things, all around him, the things of that inner mind in which he lived increasingly, away from the fret of the world. His eyes strayed into the shadows and were caught by golden pinpoints sparkling in…
Instead of ushering in the new year as a time of hope and renewal, we were faced instead clear and present danger in the form of a previously-unknown virus that has infected more than 79,000 people worldwide, killing 2,618 of the infected. The disease seemingly originated from a seafood market in Wuhan, China, where customers…
On January 12, 2020, the quaint touristy town of Tagaytay broke out into a panic. Taal Volcano erupted in a phreatic explosion. An ash cloud reached 15 kilometers into the sky, with lightning bolts adding to the panic. The ash plume rained black ash over Metro Manila, reaching as far as 80 kilometers to the…
With a twinkle in her wide eyes, Shiela Viesca shares, “Coincidentally, our love story also revolves around real estate!” She’s talking of course about her relationship with John Riad, HousingInteractive’s fearless leader. “I was renting out my unit, and some strange-sounding guy called to say there was an inquiry,” she grins. (John, in case you…
HousingInteractive wishes you all a Happy Thanksgiving.Here’s what our friends are thankful for. Some stories are long, some are short.Some are mind-boggling, others are sweet.All of them are inspiring.What about you? What’s the biggest blessing you received in 2019? As a single mother for 13 years, the life I live now used to be the…
“I’m aware I look young for my age,” Judah Hirsch, CEO of Salarium, confesses. “When I was first putting up Triple-I Consulting people would ask me, ‘Oh, is this the company your dad put up?’ I’d just nod and agree. Why not?” Then Judah looks straight at you with laser focus. “It’s all in the…
Clear blue skies reflecting the transparent turquoise waters of a beautiful island destination. Or, perhaps, the frothy white softness of freshly-fallen snow complementing the aroma of pine trees. Or, maybe even for others, a pied-a-terre in the heart of a bustling, cosmopolitan city, perhaps on top of a chic sidewalk cafe. HousingInteractive surveyed its friends…
Set right at the heart of Los Angeles, California, is the most famous and prestigious residential community in the whole world, Beverly Hills. Home to much of today’s Hollywood stars, Beverly Hills is more than just a real estate community. Within the entire property is its own upscale shopping district, Rodeo Drive, which features luxury,…
Mortgages are used by individuals and companies to create large real estate purchases without paying the entire price. SecurityBank’s Junior Assistant Manager and Sales Officer, Carl Chung, explains the process, rules, and regulations of a mortgage. Kinds of Mortgages According to Carl Chung, there are different kinds of mortgages: Real Estate Car Mortgage Equipment or…
COOL AS A CUCUMBER SO CLOSE TO THE EQUATOR On any given weekend, you’ll see glorious gorgeous huskies parading around The Outlets at Lipa. They have the imposing aura of their wolf cousins, but with the openness and curiosity of their canine brethren. Their shaggy grey-and-white fur coats don’t bother them, not in spite of…
David Rafael, president and CEO of Aboitiz-land, proclaims passionately: “As long as I’m able, I’ll do things that are productive.” The man has discovered the fountain of youth. As a matter of fact, he’ll happily tell you he’s a senior citizen. He knows he doesn’t look it. He describes himself as a lifelong learner. This…