Guess the year: when did the Philippines start Torrens titles? Answer: 1903. Here is the story of Spanish títulos, Act 496, P.D. 892, and the 1613 baybayin land deeds.
Luxury residential & commercial real estate in Makati, BGC & Greenhills | PRC Lic. 0021912
Author: Broker Carla
Carla Calleja, MBA, REB
Licensed Real Estate Broker
2026 National President - Real Estate Brokers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (REBAP)
Some people panic when Mayon rumbles. Carla grew up shrugging it off, and brings that same calm to every deal.
Specializing in luxury residential and commercial properties in Makati and BGC.
As REBAP National President, she leads 54 chapters and over 2,000 licensed brokers, and has testified before the Senate on Maceda Law reforms.
FIABCI Fellow. REBAP Golden Icon awardee. Malacañang Certificate of Recognition recipient.
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." – Philippians 4:13
Can OFWs Now Notarize a Deed Online? What the Supreme Court’s Nationwide eNotarization Means for Property Owners
OFW ka? Puwede nang ipa-notaryo ang deed mo online. The Supreme Court launched electronic notarization nationwide on Oct. 19, 2026. Here is what it means for property owners, heirs and buyers abroad.
House and Lot for Sale in Ayala Alabang Village: 888 sqm Mediterranean Home, 9 Ensuite Bedrooms (₱195M)
A Mediterranean house and lot for sale in Ayala Alabang Village, Muntinlupa: 888 sqm lot, 2 storeys plus lower ground floor and attic, 9 ensuite bedrooms, huge garden. Asking ₱195M. Plus 9 facts about the village’s legendary history.
What Was Makati’s Original Name? A Short History of How San Pedro de Macati Became a City
What was Makati called before 1914? San Pedro de Macati. Here’s the short timeline from a 1670 town to a highly urbanized city.
Can My Sibling Sell Our Inherited Land Without My Consent? What the Supreme Court Says
Binenta ni Kuya ang lupang mana. Valid ba? A co-owner can sell only his own share. Here’s what the Supreme Court ruled in Del Campo v. Court of Appeals.
Will Condo and Subdivision Dues Go Down? What Senate Bill 2569 Says About Real Property Tax on Common Areas
Condo and subdivision dues could go down. Here’s why: Senate Bill No. 2569 proposes to exempt common areas from real property tax.
Golden Hour at The Mondrian: A Renovated 92.85 SQM Executive Suite in Filinvest City, Alabang — ₱10.7M, Below BIR Zonal Value
A fully renovated 92.85 sqm 1-bedroom with two full baths, two balconies and a sunset view, in a 9-units-per-floor tower across Commercenter in Filinvest City, Alabang. Now ₱10,700,000 semi-furnished, about ₱1.56M below BIR zonal value.
The Last Village: A Rare Modern Home in Magallanes Village, Makati
For sale: a 2-storey house and lot in Magallanes Village, Makati — 336 sqm lot, 450 sqm floor area, 3 ensuite bedrooms, wrap-around pocket garden, 2-car garage. Asking ₱155,000,000. Discover the history of Ayala’s last village of Makati’s golden era.
Mag-e-expire Ba ang Condo Mo After 50 Years? The Truth Every Owner Should Know
Totoo ba na expired na ang condo mo pagkatapos ng 50 years? Hindi po. Broker Carla Calleja explains what RA 4726 really says, where the myth came from, and what condo owners and buyers should do.
The Maceda Law Is Being Rewritten: What Every Filipino Buyer and Investor Needs to Know About SBN 1377 and SBN 2504
Two Senate bills are proposing changes to the 54-year-old Maceda Law — the law that protects every Filipino paying for a home on installment. Here is a clear, chronological breakdown of what changed, what improved, and what is still at stake for buyers, OFWs, and investors.
