Archive for February, 2008
A small island which lies in front of Dinagat Island is one of the Philippines best kept secret, until now. Siargao Island was unknown a few decades back until some foreigners accidentally discovered its awesome waves. This is probably so as it faces the Pacific Ocean. Massive coral reefs, islands and islets, white sandy beaches, amazing caves, and small waterfalls all conspired to make Siargao a truly wonderful paradise. These natural gifts are complemented by the biggest mangrove forests in the entire Mindanao island. The town of Del Carmen boasts of a rich diversity of flora and fauna and is probably the best place to get some photos of crocodiles.
Moving on, the most important aspect of a Siargao trip is to experience the beautiful surfing playground, rather unparalleled to other surfing destinations in this country. I bet some are yet to be found.
Currently, the Cloud 9 area found in the small town of General Luna has the “perfect” waves for professional surfers to smash. It has beaches rich with white powdery sand that stretches for miles and further adds to its beauty.
Now that its summertime again, a quick visit to this gem of an island is just what a foreigner needs, even Filipinos from the urbanized areas can lavish at the relaxing atmosphere this small island has to offer.
Now, if your schedule does not allow you to go, there is still hope. National and international surfers are flocking into Siargao usually around September because it is usually these times that the waves attain their highest peaks, not to mention international surfing contests are usually held at the end of the month.
Siargao island is truly an amazing destination this summer and if you have time and money to spare and wants a stress free vacation for a few days without burning your wallet, then this is it. So pack your bags and lets go to the beach!
In the making of a top-quality realty development, financial practicality is a must. Not only should the facilities be affordable for the mass but it should also make room for more development.
Aside from that, another factor would be the environmental sustainability. The lay-out and structures should suit the environment. Whether it is a place near an academic institute or a place where different businesses progress as well. Locations should be considered wisely. The weather should also be thought about by either buyer or seller. The area might be prone to certain climates like Asian countries being tropical and seldom experience winter seasons in some areas unlike western countries.
On April 10, 2008, a real estate development team had won big bucks in a competition held by the George Washington University Real Estate Investment and Development Organization. The team had met the qualifications laid down by the organization enumerated as: creativity, economic feasibility, and design.
The team had shown great development plans because of the approached plan of “quadruple bottom line” as said by Margaret McFarland, Director of the Colvin Institute and the Masters of Real Estate Development program. The “quadruple bottom line” as stated consisted of four major characteristics. These are financial practicality, environment sustainability, community cohesion and beautiful design.
Presidential Adviser on Peace Process Secretary Jesus Dureza promised big housing developers in the Philippines that it will be business as usual even if there is a suspension of the peace talks with Muslim separatists. This is what he said during their National Convention in the City of Davao, one of Southern Philippines’ progressive cities. He further added that Mindanao is not going back to war and the the GRP Panel are continuously searching for an amenable agreement for both sides.
Mindanao, being packaged by the Department of Tourism as an agri-industry hub is moving towards a more sustainable development in the island with various choices of upcoming residential areas, not to mention that it is being groomed to become the retirement haven returning Filipinos and retiring foreigners.
Now, because of that, the government is expediting infrastructure projects to further boost Mindanao’s accessibility. The repairs and modernization of airports and other ports of entry in Mindanao took off late 2006 with funding cost of P5.654 billion.
Aside from the considerable marketing and promotions of Mindanao, various projects are currently under way like the Seaweed Industry Project, Energy Programs and the Prioritization of Air Routes.
There had been debates about whether commercial or residential real estate is more advantageous than the other. But first, let us define the two terms. Commercial real estate targets business-based settings. It becomes a market area where buyers consider whether the realty is proper place for the flow of business. It could also be a storage place, factory, and etc. Residential realty targets normal citizens who are looking for a place to reside or stay in permanently.
Lately, commercial real estate had been more prominent than residential because of the continued flow of cash from the owners. Unlike those aiming for residential realty, commercial buyers are more capable of buying real estate.
In the past, residential realty had been popular but now, agents prefer the latter.
To buy a house, you must first have the money to do so. If you do, then you are eligible to a permanent home that could be yours forever and ever. If you don’t really mind being in that place, then you have made the right decision! Even the next generations of your roots could inherit this territory from you without even spending a cent to claim it. It now becomes your own personal property. Lastly, if you really want everything and anything about the place-the air around it, the ground below, and even the neighbors around, then congratulations for having a new home!
Real estate law familiarity is not exclusive to real estate attorneys and real estate agents, even you, the real estate investor can understand at least the basics of real estate law. Short courses or a guidebook on real estate law can be very helpful sufficient for grasping the basic facets of real estate law.
The need to understand the real estate law in relation to the legal procedures that you may encounter will ensure a smooth turnover of property titles you have acquired or about to sell and other related procedures. Understanding the fee structure like stamp duty and the likes are also essential and you need to take care of those as per real estate law. Understanding the classification of properties and how the basic real estate law applies to them can also help you in determining which property makes a sound investment. The real estate law treats commercial and residential properties differently. Tax laws with respect to real estate are probably one of the things that would interest you the most. Ergo, your study on real estate law should cover all the facets related to taxes. A mortgage in the perspective of real estate law is another thing that you should know about as well as laws that cover tenancy should be understood properly by people who wish to rent out their property. How you use your knowledge in Real Estate laws can spell the difference in your property making money or going bust.