Guides, tips, and property spotlights to help you buy, invest, and live smarter in Metro Manila.
Market & Lifestyle
Metro Manila's condo market in 2026 favors buyers — 30,000+ unsold RFO units and easing vacancy. Here's what it means for your next purchase.
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Buying Guide
Moving into your first condo? This move-in checklist covers utilities, HOA paperwork, security deposits, and the details buyers always forget.
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Property Spotlight
The Oriana's North Tower is move-in ready on Aurora Blvd. beside LRT-2. A full review of units, pricing (₱4.71M-₱9.62M), and who this RFO condo suits.
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Market & Lifestyle
Living in a studio or 1BR condo? These 10 layout and storage tricks make small Metro Manila units feel twice as big, no renovation required.
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Property Spotlight
Both sit inside Acacia Estates, Taguig — but Mulberry Place and Alder Residences serve very different buyers. A side-by-side comparison.
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Market & Lifestyle
Properties near confirmed Metro Manila Subway stations are seeing 8-15% price premiums years before opening. Why C-5 and The Valeron Tower matter.
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Market & Lifestyle
Buried in your condo's House Rules are pet, renovation, and move-in permit policies that can cost you fines if ignored. Here's what most buyers skip reading.
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Property Spotlight
One Delta Terraces rises 57 storeys with resort-style sky amenities and units from ₱7.2M. An honest review of pricing, unit mix, and the 2029 turnover timeline.
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Market & Lifestyle
High-rise living has its own typhoon-season risks — from elevator outages to water pressure loss. Here's how to prep your condo unit before the next storm.
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Market & Lifestyle
With interest rates expected to ease through 2026, is it smarter to buy your condo now or wait for lower rates? A clear-eyed look at both sides.
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Property Spotlight
Twin 55-storey towers, Moroccan-inspired design, units from ₱4.3M minutes from Ortigas and BGC — why Allegra Garden Place deserves a second look.
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Buying Guide
Your loan amortization is only part of the bill. Every recurring cost of condo ownership in PH — dues, real property tax, insurance, and more.
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Market & Lifestyle
DMCI's rent-to-own portfolio nearly doubled to ₱14.5B in 2025. Why lease-first homeownership is booming — and how Home Advance fits in.
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Property Spotlight
800 meters from Baguio Country Club, One South Drive is DMCI's most exclusive address yet. Pricing, design, and who this ₱31M+ mountain retreat is really for.
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Market & Lifestyle
Turning your condo into a rental? Here's how to price it against the market, screen tenants, and handle the paperwork — with real gross yield ranges by district.
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Property Spotlight
DMCI is betting big on Cebu with Kalea Heights — a 41-storey hillside tower on a 46,348 sqm masterplan. What makes this pre-selling launch different.
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OFW Investors
Sustained OFW remittances continue to put a floor under Philippine condo demand in 2026. What that means for where — and how — OFWs should invest.
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Property Spotlight
Same Chino Roces address, two very different investments. Fortis Residences vs. One Fortis Plaza for yield, entry cost, and risk.
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Buying Guide
Not all units in the same building are equal. What to check during a walkthrough — unit facing, noise exposure, layout — before you sign.
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Market & Lifestyle
As Metro Manila digests oversupply, developers are shifting toward Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, and leisure hubs like Baguio. Why — and where DMCI is placing its bets.
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Buying Guide
DMCI's signature Lumiventt design brings natural light and airflow into every unit. How it works — and why it matters more than most buyers realize.
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Buying Guide
Association dues aren't just a maintenance fee — they cover security, amenities, insurance, and reserve funds. A full breakdown of where the money goes.
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Property Spotlight
Caloocan doesn't get the spotlight Taguig and Makati do — but The Calinea Tower is quietly one of DMCI's smartest value plays north of Manila. Here's why.
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Buying Guide
Pre-selling locks in a lower price years out; RFO gets you moving in now. A real numbers breakdown to help you decide which strategy fits 2026's market.
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Market & Lifestyle
DMCI Homes is putting ₱16 billion into 2026 — new projects, 13 ongoing developments, and a record rent-to-own book. What it signals for buyers today.
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Market & Lifestyle
BGC, Makati, and Ortigas each offer a different commute, cost, and lifestyle trade-off. How to choose the right business district to live near.
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Buying Guide
Buying through a DMCI Accredited Sales Manager costs buyers nothing extra — exactly how zero agent fees work, and why it's smarter than buying direct.
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Property Spotlight
From sky-deck pools to water-slide pools, we rank DMCI's best resort-style amenities across The Valeron Tower, Alder, One Delta Terraces, more.
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▶ Video Tour
A full walkthrough of The Oriana's 54.5 sqm two-bedroom — finished and ready to move into now. With the complete numbers, including the two costs most agents leave until after you've reserved.
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Township Spotlight
A planned subway stop one station from BGC and NAIA. A ₱4.5B upscaling plan targeting 2028. See why Alder Residences and Mulberry Place are the smartest way into this township.
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Home Advance
Move in now, pay later. Why Home Advance beats "subject to approval" rent-to-own schemes — plus every qualifying DMCI property and its monthly lease rate.
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Buying Guide
A plain-language guide to the entire condo buying process — from reservation to title transfer — with a focus on DMCI Homes' best properties: The Valeron Tower, Mulberry Place, and Fortis Residences.
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🔴 Beach Investment
Sold out from DMCI, yet available resale at ₱8.49M — saving ₱320,630 from market price. Beach-facing, fully furnished, May 2027 turnover. Full breakdown inside.
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Buying Guide
From reservation to turnover — everything a first-time buyer needs to know about purchasing a DMCI Homes condo in Metro Manila.
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Property Spotlight
A deep-dive into Fortis Residences — DMCI's exclusive high-rise in the heart of Makati — and why savvy investors are still buying in 2026.
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OFW Investors
A practical, step-by-step guide for Overseas Filipino Workers on how to invest in a DMCI Homes condominium — remotely, safely, and stress-free.
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