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The Goodwill Journal

Stories from Cebu real estate

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Guides
Buying your first home in Cebu: a step-by-step guide

Buying your first home in Cebu: a step-by-step guide

From budget math to title transfer: what actually happens between first viewing and getting the keys, in plain language.

July 22, 2026 7 min read

Guides
Condo or house & lot: which one fits your life?

Condo or house & lot: which one fits your life?

Maintenance, security, appreciation, lifestyle: a candid comparison for buyers deciding where their money goes further.

July 8, 2026 5 min read

Sell
How to price your property to sell fast

How to price your property to sell fast

Pricing is the one lever that decides days-on-market. How to read comps and set a price buyers can't argue with.

June 19, 2026 5 min read

Invest
Rental income in the Philippines: a playbook

Rental income in the Philippines: a playbook

Furnished units, flexible leases, and the numbers that make a rental property worth owning: a practical starting point.

June 2, 2026 8 min read

Spotlights
Spotlight: coastal living in Bohol

Spotlight: coastal living in Bohol

Beachfront lots, slow mornings, and a growing base of retirees and remote workers: a look at the province next door.

May 15, 2026 4 min read

Real Estate Laws
The Maceda Law, explained: your rights when buying property on installment

The Maceda Law, explained: your rights when buying property on installment

Grace periods, refunds, and rescission rules. RA 6552 protects installment buyers from losing everything if payments lapse. Here's what it guarantees and how to use it.

May 26, 2017 7 min read

Real Estate Laws
PD 957, explained: the protections behind every subdivision and condo purchase

PD 957, explained: the protections behind every subdivision and condo purchase

Before you hand over a down payment, know the decree quietly protecting you: licensed sellers, delivery timelines, and payments that can't simply be forfeited.

June 5, 2016 8 min read