When Is The Right Time To Buy?

“Please let me know the document requirements for buying a property and using Pag-IBIG Housing Loan. I want to buy my first home when I go back to the Philippines for my annual vacation leave.” That’s taken from a letter sent to us by an OFW visitor. Most probably, you too are on the same [...]

Housing Loan Preparation: How To Flex Your Financial Muscle

“Get your finances in order.” You have probably read that statement several times on different pages of this website. Usually, it is the response we give to visitors who are asking for guidance on how to get, and eventually be approved for, a housing loan from the Pag-IBIG Fund. The phrase is very brief but [...]

Forget About That Dream House, Buy A Functional House Instead

Have you ever entertained that thought of buying a home of your own? If not yet, beware! It’s one of those nasty things that could give you sleepless nights… next only to Facebook. From the design of the house and the size of the lawn, to the number of rooms and the kind the furniture [...]

I Won PhP 850,000 in Pabahay ni “Binay” and You Too Can

Yes, you too can… …get scammed if you are not very careful. Let me explain. I was supposed to be feeling lucky this morning. The first text message I got was from a friend saying, “Thank You.” What a lovely day! This is the kind of SMS message I’d like to read first thing in [...]