US: It’s Called a Buyer’s Market, But Most Buyers Still Can’t Afford It

On paper, many economists now describe the housing landscape as a “buyer’s market.” Inventory has improved from pandemic lows, sellers are more willing to negotiate, and list prices in some metros have stopped climbing in double digits. Yet for millions of households, especially first-time buyers, the numbers still don’t work—and the so‑called buyer’s market feels more like a locked door than an open house.

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4PH vs. Reality: Can the Government’s Flagship Housing Program Fix the Philippines’ Affordability Crisis?

For the first time, a major international survey has confirmed what most Filipino families already feel: housing hardship has become the new normal.

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Registered Land Cannot Be Acquired Through Adverse Possession

“No title to registered land in derogation of that of the registered owner shall be acquired by prescription or adverse possession.”

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PHL real estate seen buffering long-term investments from inflation

The Philippine real estate sector’s “strong fundamentals” may help cushion long-term investments from global inflation linked to the Middle East conflict, although higher construction costs remain a risk.

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Global Housing Crisis Deepens as Costs Surge 40%—What It Means for Buyers

The global housing market is sending a clear signal in 2026: affordability is no longer just a local issue—it has become a worldwide crisis.

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Philippines’ consumer credit surge

Philippines’ consumer credit surge: A test the system is passing… for now

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A #broker for #PeteHegseth, US defence secretary, attempted to make a big investment in major defence companies in the weeks leading up to the US-Israeli attack on #Iran, acc. to 3 people familiar with the matter, chart @financialtimes.com
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US: Why the Median Home Buyer Is Now 59

Why the Median Home Buyer Is Now 59 — And How Younger Buyers Can Still Get On the Property Ladder

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Philippines inches up to 56th in global happiness index

The Philippines climbed one spot to 56th in an annual survey that measures peoples’ level of happiness globally, but analysts said the ranking does not capture the social and economic pressures that Filipinos face today.

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Logistics and Warehouse Boom: The Quiet Winner in Philippine Real Estate

The Philippine real estate conversation has been dominated by condominiums, office towers, and retail developments. Yet behind the scenes, a less visible but far more resilient sector has been gaining momentum—logistics and warehouse real estate.

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