Risk-taker, consistent, and resilient – these characteristics define this young professional real estate associate, Diana Erojo. Diana is known by friends and family as an outgoing person. She is easy to get to know, and makes it a priority to accommodate the needs of others. These qualities drive her down the path of becoming a…
The real estate market of the Philippines triumphed last year, mostly thanks to the effect of POGO firms on the country’s economy. Even though there are many demands of both residential and commercial spaces, many developers still successfully accommodated all of these demands which caused the market’s triumph last year. The Philippine real estate market…
Now that we’re on the brink of a new year with new fiscal opportunities, let’s look back on the year that was. How did commercial real estate perform at the close of 2019? POGO: An Unexpected Setback The commercial real estate industry of the Philippines has been heavily reliant on POGO firms, essentially putting a…
Colliers predicted in the first half of 2019 that the Philippine residential real estate market would triumph by year-end — they were correct. Consistent demand and purchase of residential real estate kept the industry at a level boom in 2019. POGO still On-The-Go POGO may have contributed to the growth of the country’s residential real…
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…
Colliers reports that a boom in the country’s GDP growth has a positive effect on the Philippines’ real estate market. Continuous growth over the next 3 years is likely. Strong Demands on Condos and Houses The demands of different units and houses in Metro Manila continue to soar as Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported…
It was truly a month of thanksgiving with the rise in property stock value last November. Colliers International reports that 3Q2019 showed a total of 11.9 million square meters of office space for Metro Manila, with a rise of 3-4% in inventory outside NCR (such as Davao and Metro Cebu). A POGO Demand CNN Philippines…
They said, “When an opportunity comes, grab it.” I just did that.But I didn’t think of the consequences that will come along with this opportunity.I did learn, however, not to look at the word “consequences” as a negative one…But rather a stepping stone to getting out of your comfort zone. I started working here last…
The history and culture of the Philippines are reflected through the architecture of its structures- churches, las Casas, government buildings, and many more! Common thought is that Philippine architecture came into its identity in the Spanish era – but our history is so much richer than that. Sit back, relax, continue reading as we trace…
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…
New challenges, new opportunities – this is the overview of Sally’s career as a licensed broker. Originally educated as a teacher, Sally never thought of becoming a real estate broker. Yet, a love for a new challenge opened mind and heart to marketing — and eventually, real estate. Thanks to her perseverance, she passed the…
Resilience and persistence: these are the key factors that helped Luisa (or Mafel to her friends) to push forward beyond her limits. Key factors that have helped her overcome rejections and pitfalls that are part and parcel to career growth. She considers herself as the most resilient consultant in this industry because no matter how…