Comments on: Our journey to our new house – Finding a new home like true real estate investors

By: office furniture ortigas

office furniture ortigas — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:26:36 +0000

Leaving the old house and finding a new one is a good start to live a new life and forget those bad and painful memories from the past. However, if the money is not badly needed right now and there is still enough cash to buy a new house, I think it is much better to sell your old house next year to make its market value higher. The probability of having a buyer is low as of now when the tragedy of Ondoy is still fresh. Well, that is just my opinion.
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By: Pete

Pete — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:23:40 +0000

Hi Jay,

I have been following your posts for a few months now but I am not that consistent. I am married for 2 years now. My wife and I have been saving up money for our first house and also we are looking for good real estate investments. The thing is we are just newbies on this and we don’t much about stuff like taxes. If you have posts regarding this please provide me the link. Thanks!

By: Bryan Uy

Bryan Uy — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:38:43 +0000

Hi Jay/Cherry!

Congratulations to you guys! You’ve always written from the heart and this is why I love reading you posts. You allow us to feel how you feel. What’s very impressive is that you guys are still traversing this road to financial freedom and we see how both of you have done it. It’s like watching the movie of Jim Carrey, The Truman Show, only this is for real!

God bless guys!
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By: Jay Castillo

Jay Castillo — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:09:55 +0000

Hi Ros,

Thanks for the suggestion, we appreciate it! We might look at the place one of these days. I’m glad you were already able to find your new home. I hope everyone in your family is okay. Hirap talaga pag na-ondoy pero life goes on!

You’re welcome, always glad to share information and thanks for the kind words!

By: Jay Castillo

Jay Castillo — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:06:02 +0000

Hi Issa,

Okidoki, lets all meet in the coming week, I’ll text you for the details. Thanks!

By: ros

ros — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:27:03 +0000

Hi Jay,

In case you’re looking for low-rise condo, you might be interested in Governor’s Place in Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong. I saw some internet ads with units for sale (84sqm) ranging from 3.2M – 4M. My husband and I almost got a unit there, but we didn’t push through because we were able to buy a house and lot in San Juan. Just like you, we were hit by typhoon Ondoy and that pushed us much quicker to pursue getting our own house.

I’ve been following your posts on foreclosure properties, they are very interesting indeed. Thanks and more power!
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By: Issa

Issa — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:56:36 +0000

Hi Jay! Nannette is going up to Baguio this week so we can probably meet next week, the week of December 1 (Christmas month yey!). We can probably meet you here in QC (Trinoma?) or Katipunan area, wherever it is convenient for you. 6pm up would be the best for me. Let us know. I may be reached through 0917-8060532 or 2157651. Thanks and see you!
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By: Jay Castillo

Jay Castillo — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:20:02 +0000

Thanks Lea! Wish us luck!

By: Jay Castillo

Jay Castillo — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:51:54 +0000

Hi Red. Looks like you will be a real estate mogul in Batangas! For now we are more inclined to stay in the Metro because we want to be near the schools for my son. But who knows, Batangas is also a good place!

By: Jay Castillo

Jay Castillo — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:48:31 +0000

Thanks a lot Dinah, I also wish you all the best with your house. I also look forward to the good news from you when your insurance claim is released.

By: Jay Castillo

Jay Castillo — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:46:42 +0000

Hi Snow! Glad to see that you’re back! Yes, Taguig is a very nice location, we are also interested in Mckinley Hill. Very nice place! However, foreclosed properties there are very rare. I hope we can find motivated sellers in the area instead. =)

By: Jay Castillo

Jay Castillo — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:43:38 +0000

Hello bro, nice to see you here! I believe it’s better you found out that the area where you bought your lot is flood prone before you actually began constructing your house there, saved you from the trouble and the mental anguish. Blessing in disguise pa rin!

Thanks and I also wish you and your family all the best!

By: Jay Castillo

Jay Castillo — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:39:32 +0000

Thanks for the suggestion Tyrone, 15K per/sqm is actually quite conservative. We noticed that there are areas in Kapitolyo where lot prices are even more expensive so I believe it would be a good place to invest, aside from being flood free.

By: Jay Castillo

Jay Castillo — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:27:40 +0000

Hi Issa, I’m so sorry for the late reply, so many things came up pero I’m not complaining kasi these were great opportunities (I was invited to share in the Think Rich Pinoy Seminar last Nov 21). It was quite an experience!

Now I have guests from Singapore so i’ll be busy until Nov 25. Maybe we can just meet during the Thursday session of the maven’s secret class or set our meeting schedule there? I’ll also text Nannette and get some details about the properties of her clients. Thanks and I hope to see both of you on Thursday!

By: Jay Castillo

Jay Castillo — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:22:45 +0000

Hi Jim, Thanks! Yes, we will soon find our respective homes!

By: Jay Castillo

Jay Castillo — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:21:51 +0000

Hi JC,

Thanks a lot for keeping us company, yes I do believe the properties you were not able to buy were not really meant for you and I’m really happy for you that you found a better deal! In my case, I have this property for which my offer was approved but has been dragging for so long, guess what, it was also devastated by Ondoy. I’m glad that deal was pending and I did not have any cash-out for it yet. Blessing in disguise!

Thank you and I am really hopeful that we will find the right home for us very soon just like you! Thanks for inspiring us!

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By: Lea

Lea — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:09:44 +0000

Good decision you have there in having a new house. Congrats!

By: Red

Red — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:40:36 +0000

Hey Sir. Jay… a good place to live is Tagaytay or Lipa, Batangas ( far nga lang..hehe ) ….. di kasi masyadong binabaha ang Lipa ,,,, and Lipa is one of the fastest growing economies here in Luzon… I can’t imagine how beatiful Lipa will be 10 yrs from now… specially that I’m planning to make this place better….