Another frequently asked question I often receive is “Can I buy bank foreclosed properties with financing through a Pag-IBIG housing loan?” and the quick answer I give is “It depends…”. Obviously, if you buy a foreclosed property from Pag-IBIG, you can finance it through a Pag-IBIG housing loan.

But how about foreclosed properties from banks,  can they be purchased and financed through a Pag-IBIG housing loan? Please continue reading below to find out.

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I attended the first day of Philippine Housing Fair yesterday and I’m glad I did. Aside from updated listings of acquired assets and foreclosed properties, I was also looking for any free seminars or talks about topics that can be of help to anyone who wants to get involved in real estate. For my purpose, I’m glad I was able to attend but should you also attend? It really depends. Please continue reading to learn more. Read the rest of this entry

This is just a reminder for interested parties to get ready for the 2009 Philippine Housing Fair which pushes through on December 27-29, 2009 at the SM Megamall Megatrade Halls 1 and 2. Originally scheduled on October 27-29, 2009, the 4th Philippine Housing fair was postponed, most probably due to the complications caused by Typhoon Ondoy’s visit. I’m just glad that the housing fair will finally push through. This was also mentioned in a recently published news article in Pag-IBIG’s website, a copy of which can be seen below. Read the rest of this entry

My wife who has become so obsessed with finding a new house we can call our home shares updates on what we are thinking of doing with our old house that was devastated by Ondoy, what things to consider, our target locations, finding not just a house but also a sound real estate investment by searching foreclosed property listings, and applicable tax exemptions and pending articles about this and other taxes that apply to real estate, which I hope she finishes soon… Read the rest of this entry

October has been declared as the National Shelter Month under Proclamation No. 662, signed by then President Ramos on September 27, 1995. By virtue of Memorandum Circular No. 160 dated 04 August 2009 issued in support of this Proclamation, the Housing Fair is conducted annually by the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC). Read the rest of this entry

Update: The 4th Philippine Housing Fair that is supposed to be held on October 27 to 29, 2009 at the Megamall Megatrade Hall has been postponed to December 27-29, 2009. My wife has confirmed this with the Megatrade Hall office. Please be guided accordingly.

My very first post in Foreclosure Philippines (formerly Foreclosed Real Estate Philippines) was about the 3rd Philippine Housing Fair (2008).  I can’t believe almost a year has passed since then! Now, the 4th Philippine Housing Fair (2009) is almost here, and Foreclosure Philippines is nearing its first anniversary.

Around this time of the year, people normally spend most of their money on Christmas gifts. This time, why not invest it on a place you can call your own? The Philippine Housing Fair 2009 can be looked at as a tiangge or bazaar featuring acquired assets for sale.

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If you missed the 2008 Housing Fair held at the SM Megamall Megatrade Hall 1 and 2 in

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Mandaluyong City last October 29-31 2008, I have here information where you can download the respective foreclosed property listings of each of the participating government financing institutions and shelter agencies. Please see list below along with links to the listings.

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