TIME VALUE OF MONEY   Time Value of Money (TVM) is the concept that the amount of money you have in the present is worth more than the exact face value amount in the future, primarily due to its potential to earn through interest. Basically, Php1,000 now is worth more than Php1,000 a year after. […]

What is a listing?   Listing is a legal contract between a property owner (principal) and a real estate broker where the latter’s services, for a fee, is availed by the former in connection with the sale, lease, or mortgage of a property. Among others, it contains the description of the property, specified period of […]

RealSpeak is a series of informative blog posts that aims to broaden the knowledge of its readers – particularly the general public – regarding real estate matters. ASSIGNMENT, DEED In real estate, you will often hear the term “Deed of Assignment.” What does it mean, and what are the circumstances for it to arise? Let’s […]

Our lives have been indelibly marked by the exponential progression, comprehensive integration, and mass accessibility of computer technology. Smart gadgets have now become virtually ubiquitous (pun-intended), and a lot of social interaction and information-sharing now occur online. Further pushing the boundaries are advancements in virtual reality, giving rise to immersive 3D and 360° virtual simulations […]

 It’s safe to say that 2020 hasn’t been a good year for everyone. With a global pandemic changing people’s way of life across the world, it might be hard to keep a positive outlook on things. We must now more than ever try to have a healthy mindset and process this “new normal” that challenges […]

Honored together with some of the biggest names in the industry, Top Realty was awarded one of the Philippines’ Best Realty Agencies. This glitz and glam affair last October 2, 2019, at the Rigodon Ballroom over at The Manila Peninsula, was a smashing success. This presentation ceremony brought together a veritable who’s who of the […]

In its second year Top Realty moves up a spot to the 9th spot in Asia Property HQ’s list of Top Real Estate Agencies in the Philippines. This is quite an honor for Top Realty and only further validates that they are headed in the right direction and industry leaders and insiders are taking notice. […]

In recent years, there is a boom in the real estate industry. Every day more people invest in properties as choices of properties became wider and more attractive payment schemes are available. Despite all the influx of available options and seemingly “best deals” in the market, be it properties ranging from conservative to high-end prices, […]

PRICES of high-end residential condominiums in key business districts soared to all-time highs last year, with units in Bonifacio Global City commanding as much as P300,000 per square meter (sq.m.), according to a property consultant. Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) said luxury condominium units in BGC start at P159,125 per sq.m. and go for as much […]