Philippines Real Estate is an ancient and thriving enterprise, if folk history is to be believed.

The landing of the ten Bornean “datus” in Philippines’ Panay Island recorded one of the earliest purchases of its lowlands from the native Aeta King Marikudo and his wife Queen Maniwangtiwang. The total contract price was equivalent to a golden hat (”saduk”), a long golden necklace (”manangyad”) and other assorted items. After the sale, being nomadic, the Aetas retreated to the highlands.

Additionally, various historical proofs point to a flourishing Real Estate Industry in the Philippines - with active trade between our Asian and other foreign neighbors such as Chinese, Indians, Mexicans, Spanish, Arabs and others.

Centuries since then, the Philippine Real Estate is still showing a lot of promise. It is proving to be very lucrative for all kinds of investors and customers. As a matter of fact, Subdivision and Housing Developers Association President Eduardo M. Alunan even advised to those in need of housing that “the best time to buy is NOW”. One should buy now while the interest rates are still low. The present low interest rates regime of Pag-ibig fund and commercial banks still provide a warm respite for low amortizations. The OFW (overseas Filipino worker) is benefited further by today’s higher exchange rates (Philipine Daily Inquirer, 12 July 2008).

Thus, timing is important for an investor to succeed in the world of real estate. Sensitivity in real estate business’ direction and in land price movements are important success indicators.

To invest in real estate now, therefore, is a wise decision. Consequently, to be able to successfully benefit from a business investment in real estate, one can also go beyond house-and-lot purchase and consider commercial lot investment. Real estate developers in the Central Philippines Island of Panay are now much into “integrated community developments”. Aside from residential villages, Philipppine Real Estate developers nowadays offer features, amenities and facilities that add up to a comfortable and healthy community living. This includes commercial outlets, wellness centers, market places, transportation terminals, offices, schools, hospitals and other institutions. This goes to say that the more business savvy the investor is, the more chances for success in his investment.

Lastly, important investment tips in Philippine Real Estate are a developer’s track record for high-quality workmanship and its attention to total customer satisfaction.

All these tips in real estate investment help an investor (whether OFW, balikbayan or foreigner) in the Philippines benefit a lot!

Roxas City and its province, Capiz, is one of the most pristine and historical places in the Philippines. It is blessed with abundant natural resources that continually supports its people with a healthy living and relaxed lifestyle. With this richness that Mother Nature has endowed her, it has aptly earned the title “Seafood Capital of the Philippines”.

Recent studies have revealed this province’s strength and affluence during ancient times as a Visayan “empire province”. Its territories largely covered Romblon Island in the north, Aklan in the northwest, and some parts of Antique. Archaeological discoveries in a town called Pilar have given strong evidences of her being one of the oldest maritime community not just of the Visayan region but in the Philippines as a whole.

What a interesting place indeed! Up to now, Roxas City carries on that legacy of being one of the promising Philippine countrysides to live in. That is why, more and more people are settling in this genteel paradise, choosing to spend their lives in this Central Visayan city with a rich heritage.

The Panay Real Estate boom since the 1990s has continued to push the limits of the real Philippine Real Estate industry to its best. It has reached a point that never before has been seen in the island’s real estate industry. Consequently, real estate has shown excellent multiplier effects in the countryside through benefits it has given a lot of people.

With the encouraging surge in real estate demand, Roxas City has now become a hot spot to people who are looking for nice homes to settle in. Living has never been the same as in the past. Today, one can see are lively and colorful residences dotting its streets and highways. Homes have indeed become better and trendier as more people become globally oriented. As such, people scout in haste and with urgency for undiscovered, yet serene and peaceful residential and commercial addresses… and be part of the growing class of satisfied Panay Real Estate investors.

Northern Panay Real Estate, specifically those located in Roxas City and Capiz, is indeed booming. Nowhere else have we seen sprawling subdivisions grow in number wherever one goes around the city. The Northern Panay Real Estate industry has impacted many lives positively in various ways, contributing to the province and city’s overall livability and economy.

For the Philippine tourism industry, the growing size of the Capiz real estate industry has lured tourists and balikbayans alike to reconsider having second homes in peaceful and serene Capiz. Local real estate development comes at par with the nation’s best, with offers of nice homes, picturesque scenery, and affordable living to those who purchase residential lots and homes in gated communities set around the city. For any person with a “life to live”, Roxas City is such a nice idea indeed! Such a nice place to live!

Let us be a part of the Philippines’ Real Estate boom in the beautiful Island of Panay!