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What to look for in a real estate developer in Davao City

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The current pandemic has truly changed our perspectives on certain things in life. Many people are rethinking about how they will move forward with their plans, rethinking about what they’ve been doing with what was given to them. As most of us are either stuck at home or risking their lives to help others (physicians, nurses, garbagemen, food and grocery delivery, etc), we’re put in a situation where we have to think about our future. Where will I go once this pandemic is over? Will I continue my life as it was, or will I try to find something better? Will I still live with my parents, or will I be brave enough to live on my own? There are high end lots in Davao City that can satisfy a young professional looking for a place to call their own once the global pandemic subsides. However, what should such a professional look for when getting help from a real estate developer in Davao City? A Good Track Record First thing’s first, ensure that you’re signing up with a real esta...

Tips To Cancel Noise At Your Home

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Whether you are living in your rural rest house or at your high-end community in Davao City, one thing is for sure - your whole family is at home right now. For someone working at home to make a living, noise is the number one problem. With your kids playing loud music in their bedrooms and watching Netflix flicks in full blast speakers, along with your husband roaring his favorite 80s rock track on the radio, what can you do to cancel these unwanted sounds? Well Alson Properties, a leading real estate property developer in Davao City, has prepared this list of tips for you to apply at home. Seal The Gaps Reduce the noise coming into your room by soundproofing your home office’s door. How? First, check all the gaps in your door (if light can pass through it, the sound could too.) After that, add a door sweep underneath. Follow that up with sealing the top and sides of the door with foam weatherstripping. Through gap sealing, you will not only cancel the noise but als...

Ways To Adapt To Your New Home

Perhaps you already fixed your papers for a residential area with the real estate developers in Davao City or Manila or wherever you chose to move to. Or maybe you are still gauging your options and are just worried about how you will adjust to a different place. Worry no more. We have some tips for such a debacle. Do Your Research Probably one of the obvious initial things to do to enable you to relax and be content. Is the place you are moving into ideal for your tastes? Are the number of rooms good enough? Do you like having a lawn? An attic for storage? Is it a sufficient distance from the mall or your new workplace? If you know your needs and preferences will be met when you go to your new house, you will more likely be more satisfied, thus adapting faster. Unpack  When you get to your new residence, bring out at least a few of your things and arrange them around you. Perhaps a family picture or your ceramic collection. The familiarity will make your experience more...

Luxury Homes: Choosing A Real Estate Agent

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While it may also be enjoyable, choosing a high-end property in Davao is also serious business. Real estate agents will certainly help in such a situation. You should be armed with knowledge in choosing a real estate agent for the task or if your current one is good enough. Has Good Networking A network of sources and connections consisting of their colleagues when it comes to luxury home sales is a must. This is because luxury homes themselves are mostly a no-show in most search browsers for the discretion of the seller. Knowing information outside the main internet searches is a good indicator of a luxury home agent. This is where the next point comes to play Has Good Past Performance  Impressive past results in the high-end market will assure you that the agent can take you to high-quality connections. More likely, his or her service will also be guaranteed. Selling luxury homes is a niche in itself. A good agent selling regular homes, may not be good with luxu...

Reasons To Retire In Davao

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Your retirement home should be comfortable and convenient. Whether you are an OFW who wants to spend your time in the Philippines for good after years of hard work, a foreigner looking for a play to call home, or a young family searching for a community to flourish, Davao City is the right place for you. Why? Here are some reasons that you should know. Great living conditions Davao City is considered to be one of Asia’s most livable cities. It’s fun tropical weather, competitive business industry, accessible health and educational services, exciting leisure spots, attractive tourist destinations, and harmonious cultural ties mirror this statement. Retirees from nearby cities and even foreigners tend to love the welcoming and upbeat spirit of the city that conveniently located on Mindanao’s most booming area. As the city grows even further upwards, the living conditions are expected to be greater than ever. Lots of awesome destinations The city would not be called...

Aspects You Don’t Want To Overlook When Choosing A Property

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If you are directed towards building a family, choosing a property, may it be an empty land or a well-furnished house, can be a stressful process. Of course, you’ll pick a location that is near to your workplace, schools, grocery shops, and recreational centers; basically, a place that suits your lifestyle and personal endeavors. Aside from the utilitarian view of looking for that perfect location where your family will reside, there are other aspects that you may have overlooked. Here are some: Breathing spaces for your family  One important aspect to consider when choosing the location of your dream house is the availability of breathing spaces where you can play sports, do your daily exercise routine, walk your pets, and relax with a good breath of fresh air. Right now, occupying a condominium is becoming a trend which don’t have a great amount of space intended for recreation and relaxation such as clubhouses, gazebos, multipurpose gymnasiums, courts, and pavilions. ...

How To Effectively Manage Your Money As An OFW

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You are not a human ATM. It’s hard to admit that you’re not earning as much as your family thinks you are. But if you’re not vigilant enough, you’ll never be able to prepare for your future no matter how hard you work. Although your choice to work outside of the Philippines to serve your family may have a certain truth in it, you mustn’t forget to leave a portion of your income for yourself. In the book, The Richest Man of Babylon, Arkad says, that to be rich, one must save at least 10% of his income and use it as a means to invest in stocks, high-end real estate or profitable endeavors, and make money work for you. If you’re going to spend everything for your family, personal, superficial wants and needs, eventually you would have to seek for financial assistance. Ideally, the person you should seek assistance in is yourself. And that effort can only be reaped if you start investing early on stocks and real estate properties. (Find high-end real estate properties in Davao...