Two weeks ago, property analysts issued their optimistic assessment of the first half of 2013, and used this as their springboard to predict further growth for the second half of the year.
PVC pipes can just spell the difference in ensuring not only the orderly flow of water, electricity and sewage but also the overall good condition of houses and buildings.
We’re halfway through March, which means the weather is now getting hotter and a lot more humid in the coming days. This also means that if you haven’t weatherproofed your house yet, well, it’s about time to reconsider your priorities.
Ongoing this weekend at the SMX Convention Center, Manila Fame is about craft, creativity and connectivity. This annual design and lifestyle event is the perfect place to view the latest design movements. It’s a must-see for interior designers and architects.
Bloomberry Resorts Corp., the first gaming firm to open at the country’s future gaming hub Pagcor City, is set to join the 30-company local equities barometer Philippine Stock Exchange index effective March 11.
US Justice Department officials Tuesday accused Standard & Poor’s of fraud for inflating the ratings of mortgage bonds before the 2008 crisis, costing federally insured institutions at least $5 billion in losses.
The US Justice Department plans to sue Standard & Poor’s over its rating of mortgage bonds prior to the 2008 financial crisis, S&P said Monday.
Among the basic needs of the poor living in urban areas, the one that makes the biggest contribution to enhancing their human dignity is decent housing. If we consider that food, shelter, clothing and education are among the most basic of their needs, it is shelter that is the most visible manifestation of the dignity of a human being. The poor can survive on rice, fish and vegetables and maintain their dignity vis-a-vis the well-to-do.
The government gave out P3.1 billion in subsidies to state-owned and -controlled corporations in September, a big part of which was allocated to those engaged in projects related to utilities, housing, irrigation and rice.
State-owned Home Guaranty Corp. (HGC) seeks to make it easier for homebuyers to look for houses and seek mortgage financing with the rollout of an online platform that links the housing finance cycle.
Property giant Ayala Land Inc. plans to offer a new series of “Homestarter” bonds with a three-year term at a fixed interest rate of 5 percent per annum, targeting retail investors wishing to put up seed money to buy residential units under various Ayala brands.
It is one inspiring tale that has the underpinnings of nobility and humble beginnings. Realty firm New San Jose Builders Inc., much like St. Joseph the carpenter, the patron saint it was named after, began as a construction company that served the needs of the government.
