How to successfully sell your property in the Philippines
SELLING a property in the Philippines can be a rewarding yet challenging process, especially if you’re looking for the best value and a seamless transaction. Whether you’re based locally or…
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Covering the week’s most noteworthy real estate news impacting the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
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Mortgage rates are dropping: what it means for California homeowners and homebuyers – Sponsored by JPMorganChase
Homeownership is more than just a lofty American dream—it’s how many can build generational wealth. For the Black community, 90% of wealth gains come from homeownership, meaning that owning a…
Philippine real estate market poised for growth: A prime opportunity for overseas Filipinos
DESPITE a slower-than-expected recovery in the early part of the year, the Philippine real estate market is now showing promising signs of growth for 2024. For overseas Filipinos looking to…
Investing in Le Pont Residences: A Smart Move for Global Pinoys in the USA
Le Pont Residences at Bridgetowne Destination Estate in Pasig City (Artist’s Perspective) For Filipinos living in the USA, securing a property in the Philippines is not just about owning real…
Small landlords are encouraged to apply for the City of Los Angeles emergency renters assistance program
The program provides small landlords financial assistance LOS ANGELES — The City of Los Angeles Measure United to House LA (ULA) is now accepting applications for the Emergency Renters Assistance…
California governor signs 56 bills fast-tracking affordable housing
SACRAMENTO — Amid California’s housing crisis, 56 bills signed by Gov. Newsom Wednesday, Oct. 11 expedite low-income housing, notably on church and college land. The two landmark bills in the…
RevUp Rally: A must-attend event for real estate professionals
Los Angeles – The RevUp Real Estate Rally (R3-23) is touted as the most exciting real estate event of the year. It is a two-day high-energy event where real estate…
The City of Los Angeles launches emergency renters assistance program
Two-week program provides financial assistance to city residents who owe back rent LOS ANGELES — In a continued effort to prevent individuals from becoming unhoused, the City of Los Angeles…
LA renters assistance program applications open until October 2
Amid the skyrocketing cost of living, the City of Los Angeles has launched a rent relief program for low-income residents who need to pay off rent-related debts accrued during the…
Bill to protect low income homeowners from skyrocketing HOA fees heads to the Governor’s desk
Assemblymember Haney’s AB 572 caps annual HOA fees at 5% plus the rate of inflation or 10%, whichever is less for below market rate homeowners SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Matt Haney’s (D-San…
New Makati office building reiterates commitment to green and sustainable development
An independent assessment of the Makati Commerce Tower found that building achieves 22% lower electricity consumption and 58% lower water consumption from its operations compared to a similar non-green commercial…
Filing period to open for property tax assessment appeals
SAN Diego County residents and businesses who disagree with their property tax assessments for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year may file an application to appeal their value between July 2 and…
More California homeowners eligible for COVID-19 relief grant of up to $80K
THE California Mortgage Relief Program is urging California homeowners who are struggling with housing payments to apply for a COVID-19 relief grant. The push comes after the U.S. Department of…
City of San Diego seeking public input on neighborhood infrastructure projects
Community members urged to share ideas that could determine how money is spent SAN DIEGO – To achieve more equitable infrastructure investment for all communities, the City of San Diego…
Millions available to support housing projects in San Diego County
CONTINUING its efforts to expand the supply of affordable housing, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors has made $25 million available for affordable housing developments. In addition to these…
SF Mayor Breed proposes permitting improvements to speed housing construction
Housing for All effort would streamline the site permit process to significantly reduce permitting times for new developments and major renovations SAN FRANCISCO — Mayor London Breed, City Administrator Carmen…
California sues Huntington Beach for violating state housing laws
The beachside city has reportedly refused to build more affordable housing per state housing requirements CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta announced he was suing the City of Huntington Beach for…
FIIRE holds conference for US delegation in Manila
FILIPINOS in Institutional Real Estate (FIIRE) held a 5-day conference in the Philippines for a delegation coming from the United States in mid-February. FIIRE initially planned an inaugural event in…
County to fund millions toward affordable housing
ON February 7, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved recommendations that will allow the county’s Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) to leverage millions of dollars in…
Mayor Breed launches Housing For All plan
Housing for All sets the course for the implementation of San Francisco’s ambitious plan to allow for 82,000 new homes over the next 8 years SAN FRANCISCO – On Tuesday, February…
Pilot program for older adults offers rental subsidy
THE County of San Diego Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities is launching a pilot program to provide 222 seniors at risk of experiencing homelessness a rental subsidy. This…
Alturas Group unveils new blueprint for sustainable development in Southeast Asia in Bohol, Philippines
Conglomerate invests 25 billion pesos (USD477 million) in once-in-a-generation 57-hectare mixed-use community development conceptualised by global leaders in sustainability and master-planning Bohol, Philippines — Leading Philippine conglomerate Alturas Group has…
State of California recognition will give City of San Diego an advantage in competing for housing funding
SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria’s commitment to housing action that provides more homes for people in all communities has earned the City of San Diego a “prohousing designation” from…
LA Mayor Bass signs directive to address affordable housing
IN one of her first moves leading Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass today issued an executive directive to accelerate and lower the cost of building affordable housing and temporary housing….
City of San Diego adopts guidelines for Mira Mesa’s future development
Mira Mesa Community Plan update adds capacity for homes, jobs, parkland and improved access to transit SAN DIEGO – Continuing San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s vision to build thriving and…
Station Casinos plans to build 67-acre hotel-casino project in North Las Vegas
THE North Las Vegas Planning Commission recently approved Station Casinos’ plans to build a 67-acre hotel-casino at the northwest corner of Losee Road and the 215 Beltway, it was recently…
LA looks to land banking to lower construction costs for affordable housing
By Pilar Marrero/Ethnic Media Services Los Angeles County is getting ready to launch a project that could lower existing barriers to building much-needed affordable housing in the region. The model,…
Board votes to oversee grant program to harden homes in rural communities
THE County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday, June 14 to establish a Home Hardening Program as part of a state pilot program to encourage homeowners to create fire-resistant…
California mortgage relief program expands eligibility for homeowners amid COVID hardships
THE California Mortgage Relief Program announced that it is significantly expanding eligibility requirements to offer funding to a greater number of California homeowners who have fallen behind on housing payments…
Improved biodiversity, water systems, community recreation: LA releases finalized LA River master plan
AFTER nearly 30 years after the first master plan for the historic Los Angeles River, the county is closer than ever to harnessing the full potential of the river to…