While the Asia economy is still mired in a recession, exports indicators and employment figures have shown some signs of stabilization as of the first quarter of 2009, with economists forecasting a turnaround by year’s end. Property indices also indicate further stabilization in prices and in demand, especially in the commercial properties sector in the [...]

Alex Pinol aged 68 is a widower with a son Donvin aged 30, and married with Gwen. Alex’s relationship with his daughter-in-law has not been a happy one. Both Donvin and Gwen are staying in Alex’s house since Donvin’s income is not enough to purchase a house of their own and Donvin is the sole [...]

If there is one-benefit homeowners can get during the economic crisis, it is the opportunity to refinance one’s home loan. Take a classic example of a person who has bought his home 3 years ago. He would have possibly got his loan approved at a base-lending rate (BLR) of 6.75%. Currently the BLR rates are [...]