Cool Luxurious House and Lot @ Baguio

Property Details:

Address: Baguio City
Price: Php 95,000,000
Category: House and Lot
Year Built: 2003
House Size: 1450
Lot Size: 7795
Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 10

Property Description:

A perfect place to live and enjoy the luxury you deserve with the cool, fresh air and mountain vistas from your window.

Whether alone or with a special person or entertaining friends, there's nothing like a warm fire by the fireplace and good conversation to soothe one's soul. Built in 2003.

A. Floor Area
Ground Floor 894
Second Floor 345
Third Floor 211
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Total 1,450 sqm

B. Land improvements

• Contouring of terrain
• Perimeter fence and gate
• Compund pavement and driveway
• Rip-rap and retaining walls
• Fully Landscaped

C. Elegant finishing

• Harwood flooring (12”-16” wide Molave)
• Steel truss
• With Otis elevator for elderly, disabled, guests
• Italian modular kitchen with smoked glass and wood cabinets
• Fisher and Paykel dishwasher
• Corean countertops and hand-glazed tiles for splash board
• Cardinal tableware for guests
• Cata brand stove top with range hood, Ariston oven and stove top with range hood
• .Whirlpool washing machine and dryer (heavy duty)
• Custom-made hardwood furniture including 3 beds, dining table for 12, foldable conference tables with chairs, glass-paneled library cabinets
• Harwood doors with Kraut glass
• Keystone chandeliers and lamps
• PABX/ intercom system/ and telephone connections in every room
• Kohler ( Portrait model) bathroom fixtures
• Two fireplaces
• Venetian hanging lamps in dining room (3)
• Original Rey Contreras sculpture (Balanghay)
• Original John Sabado mixed media artworks in conference room (2)
• masters bedroom with walk-in closet, toilet and bath, Jacuzzi
• 2 kitchens
• .Laundry room
• conference room
• library
• office
• 7 bedrooms with toilet and bath each and ceiling fans
• Multi-purpose third floor open space
• Living room (2)

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The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footages and lot sizes, is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified through personal inspection and/or with the appropriate professionals. The information at this site is provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute an offer to sell, rent, or advertise real estate outside the state in which the owner of the site is licensed. The owner is not making any warranties or representations concerning any of these properties including their availability. Information at this site is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Panagbenga 2012 Update

COMMUNITY-LED EVENTS

DATE	EVENT	VENUE
January 23	Chinese Spring Festival	Bell Church
February 1-March 4	Circus and Entertainment Show by Blue Screen Entertainment	PFVR
February 2 ¤ 9:00 am-4:00 pm	Kid’s Stage Performance	Melvin Jones
February 2-4	The 8th IPMS Baguio Invitational Competition and Exhibit	MPH, Baguio Country Club
February 4 ¤ 8:00 am-5:00 pm	A,B,C,D,… HIV Prevention and Awareness Forum	Baguio Convention Center
February 11	Maryknoll’s Centennial	Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary
February 12 ¤ 10:00 am-12:00 nn	Chili Cookfest	Melvin Jones
February 12 ¤ 5:00-9:00 am	The Power Plus Race	Lake Drive, Burnham Park
February 17-18	Flower Tee	Baguio Country Club
February 18 ¤ 4:00 pm	BPO Night Run	John Hay
February 18 ¤ 8:00 pm	Colt 45 URCC IV-Battlegrounds	Baguio Convention Center
February 18	PMA Alumni Homecoming	PMA Grounds
February 18-19	Panagbenga Airsoft Challenge	Melvin Jones
February 19 ¤ 7:00 am-5:00 pm	Dog Show and Rabies Awareness Program	People’s Park
February 24 ¤ 10:00 am	Inauguration of BGHMC Gardens	Baguio General Hospital Gardens
February 24 ¤ 7:00 pm	Mr. and Ms. Panagbenga Best Bodies 2012	Baguio Convention Center
February 24-26 ¤ 4:00pm-12:00 mn	Panagbenga Concert Party by San Miguel Brewery	Melvin Jones
February 24-26	Panagbenga 2012 Flower Fest Invitational Darts Fest 100K Guaranteed	The Ian Bolinget Billiard & Eatery
February 25 ¤ 3:00 pm	Northern Luzon Tourism Stakeholders Summit with the Tourism Congress of the Philippines	Baguio Country Club
February 25 ¤ 6:00 pm	Mr. Panagbenga 2012 Muscle Showdown	Baguio Convention Center
February 26-28	Auto Show by Speed Limits Auto Club	Baguio Convention Center
February 26 ¤ 5:00 pm	Kapuso Fiesta Mall Show	SM City Baguio
February 27 ¤ 1:00-5:00 pm	Hope for the Flowers Stage Play	Baguio Convention Center
March 1	Free Concert Pop Fiesta Event by iFM	Athletic Bowl
March 2 ¤ 5:00 pm	1st Baguio Ramp Model Competition	Baguio Convention Center
March 2-3	Local Baguio Skateboarders Extreme Sports Competition	Baguio Convention Center
March 2 ¤ 6:00 pm	Campus Radio Bulaklak Rock	Session Road
March 3 ¤ 8:00 am-5:00 pm	Swimathon “Big Splash: Great Lengths for a Great Cause” by the Torpedo Ray Swim Club	Athletic Bowl Swimming Pool Complex
March 3 ¤ 5:00 pm-12:00 am	Handog Pasasalamat ng Bombo Radyo at Star FM sa Panagbenga: Free Concert and Free T-Shirt	Melvin Jones
March 3 ¤ 2:00-5:00 pm	Sail On… the Shindig Tour by Hypernova Productions	Baguio Convention Center
March 3 ¤ 12:00 mn	iFM Kantatour	Igorot Park
March 3	Kapamilya Karavan	Athletic Bowl
March 4 ¤ 6:00-9:00 am	Dog Walk for Peace	Burnham Park to Athletic Bowl
March 4 ¤ 5:00 pm	Little Mr. and Ms. Panagbenga 2012	Baguio Convention Center
March 4 ¤ 6:00 pm-12:00 am	Tambalang Saya sa Panagbenga 2012 Variety Show	Melvin Jones
March 4-5	Panagbenga Shootfest 2012	West Pt. Firing Range, Tuba
March 17-18	10th Panagbenga Open Scrabble Tournament	Golden Pine Hotel

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Italian Inspired Home @ Portofino, Alabang

Property Details:

Address: Portofino Heights, Alabang Daanghari road
Price: Php 35,000,000
Category: House and Lot
Year Built: 2008
House Size: 605
Lot Size: 507
Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 8

Property Description:

Brittany’s Portofino takes center stage as the most luxurious residential estate in the Uptown section of Evia. Portofino, named after a seaport town in Southern Italy that means ‘fine gateway,’ is a vast 300-hectare European-inspired community, located only minutes from Alabang Town Center, along Daang Hari. It is a fitting landmark community in the gateway to ‘the new south’ – Evia.

Master-planned by David Jensen, the integration of land planning with the development and the classical Italian styled homes had created a distinct courtyard theme inside Portofino. Other recognizable nods to the classical masters of architecture can be found in the landscaped gardens with a panache of potpourri and water fountains – all accommodated within the impressive, close-to-nature backdrop.

Portofino Heights brings your way of life to a higher standard—it is the home that makes for living well, with a passion.

Set in the heart of what is dubbed as the New Alabang, the Portofino story is Brittany’s testament to the exuberance of the Italian way of life. The breathtaking homes are a faithful reproduction of the quaint magnificence of Old-World Italy – where life is celebrated with so much zest everyday – and more. It has all the elements of upscale urban living: exclusivity, luxury and proximity. At Portofino, living is elevated to the grandest manner, rivaled only by the stature of its residents

Taking inspiration from cosmopolitan Italy, Portofino Heights offers homes designed with the finest in contemporary Italian architecture. Large, arched windows, biscuit-colored walls, high-ceiling interiors and other distinctly Italian design details provide a home that is punctuated by the luxury of comfort and Italian elegance.

A place where only the most deserving get to live the grandest. A place where the only measure of one’s hard-earned stature in life is the way he wants to live his life.

A place that is both inspiring and inspired. And it is everything we imagined it to be: magnificent, outstanding and unmistakably Italian.

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The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footages and lot sizes, is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified through personal inspection and/or with the appropriate professionals. The information at this site is provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute an offer to sell, rent, or advertise real estate outside the state in which the owner of the site is licensed. The owner is not making any warranties or representations concerning any of these properties including their availability. Information at this site is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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The CIPS Institute COMES to MANILA, PHILIPPINES

In cooperation with the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR), the largest trade association of real estate agents in the USA, we are proud to offer the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), a well renowned training for international real estate transactions. The five-day curriculum will provide all participants full interactive participation, working groups, learn how to solve case studies, and most especially learn how to package and market yourself for global exposure!

FOUR (4) MORE COMPELLING REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND THE CIPS COURSE AND OBTAIN CIPS DESIGNATION:

1. Be the first 100 REALTORS® to register at the special price of $595.


2. CIPS is the only designation of its kind in the worldwide real estate community. It bespeaks of expertise and global perspective, backed by powerful brand recognition across 60 countries.


3. A special-programmed tour of the choicest project sites has been prepared for your enjoyment while in Manila, Philippines and be privileged in becoming a referral agent thus earning referral commissions.


4. The institute shall be taught by the world renowned instructor Ms. Aida D. Turbow an International Real Estate Professional with over 25 years of experience in Global Marketing & Strategic Sales. She was instrumental in the development of the CIPS Program, Chair of numerous international committees, and the intellectual architect of the Portal for worldwide real estate developments. She was also awarded as the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) Outstanding Instructor of the year in 2003 and 2011.

Qualified as a Trainer? Take advantage of the one (1) day, “Train the Trainer” program compliments from the Instructor on Saturday, 25 February 2012.

See the attached program details and be sure to contact us for early reservation. For reservation and questions, please let us know via email at crebanar@yahoo.com / creba_national@yahoo.com or eyia888@gmail.com.

Be a CIPS Designee!

Very truly yours,

EVANGELINE A. YIA                                                    JULIUS G. TOPACIO

Chairman, CREBA-NAR Global Real Estate Council                 Vice-President for Global Real Estate Alliances

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Ten Ways to Prepare for Home Ownership

1. Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income.


2. Develop your home wish list. Then, prioritize the features on your list.


3. Select where you want to live. Compile a list of three or four neighborhoods you’d like to live in, taking into account items such as schools, recreational facilities, area expansion plans, and safety.


4. Start saving. Do you have enough money saved to qualify for a mortgage and cover your down payment? Ideally, you should have 20 percent of the purchase price saved as a down payment. Also, don’t forget to factor in closing costs. Closing costs — including taxes, attorney’s fee, and transfer fees — average between 2 and 7 percent of the home price.


5. Get your credit in order. Obtain a copy of your credit report to make sure it is accurate and to correct any errors immediately. A credit report provides a history of your credit, bad debts, and any late payments.





6. Determine your mortgage qualifications. How large of mortgage do you qualify for? Also, explore different loan options — such as 30-year or 15-year fixed mortgages or ARMs — and decide what’s best for you.


7. Get pre-approved. Organize all the documentation a lender will need to pre-approve you for a loan. You might need W-2 forms, copies of at least one pay stub, account numbers, and copies of two to four months of bank or credit union statements.


8. Weigh other sources of help with a down payment. Do you qualify for any special mortgage or down payment assistance programs? Check with your state and local government on down payment assistance programs for first-time buyers. Or, if you have an IRA account, you can use the money you’ve saved to buy your fist home without paying a penalty for early withdrawal.


9. Calculate the costs of home ownership. This should include property taxes, insurance, maintenance and utilities, and association fees, if applicable.


10. Contact a REALTOR®. Find an experienced REALTOR® who can help guide you through the process.

Evangeline A. Yia
International REALTOR® Member
REALTORS® Magazine ( REALTORMag.REALTOR.org )
copyright 2008. All rights reserved

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House And Lot @ Shangrila Village, Baguio City

Property Details:

Address: Shangrila Village, Baguio City
Price: Php 12,900,000
Category: House and Lot
Year Built: 2008
House Size: 310
Lot Size: 354
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3

Property Description:

Where the cool, fresh air and mountain vistas of Baguio is within reach...witness the dramatic cloud as it envelopes your very own backyard and enjoy a "Relaxing Baguio!" everyday...

Home Features:

• kitchen with granite countertops and backsplash
• breakfast bar with glass tiles
• cathedral ceilings with crown mouldings throughout
• huge master bedroom with walk-in closet
• cozy family room
• granite and hardwood floors floors
• front porch
• view decks
• 2 huge water tanks
• big side yard
• outside kitchen
• Property has a separate one bedroom/1 bath guest suite

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The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footages and lot sizes, is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified through personal inspection and/or with the appropriate professionals. The information at this site is provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute an offer to sell, rent, or advertise real estate outside the state in which the owner of the site is licensed. The owner is not making any warranties or representations concerning any of these properties including their availability. Information at this site is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Panagbenga 2012 Schedule Of Traditional Activities

The major annual festival in Baguio City has been officially declared open last November 14, 2011. Panagbenga 2012, formerly known as the "Baguio Flower Festival" is in its 17th season with the theme "Community Convergence for a Sustainable Tourism Growth" is expected to attract thousands of spectators as well as tourists as it did in the past celebrations. Baguio City is now gearing up for the events and the secretariat has released recently the schedule of traditional activities.

Panagbenga is a "Kankanaey" term for “a season of blooming”.

Panagbenga 2012 Major Highlights

Panagbenga Opening Parade	February 1, 2012
Market Encounter	February 1 - March 4, 2012
Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom	February 11, 2012
Handog ng Panagbenga sa Baguio	February 12, 2012
Fluvial Float Parade	February 12, 2012
Chinese Spring Festival	February 21, 2012
Grand Street Dancing Parade	February 25, 2012
Grand Float Parade	February 26, 2012
Session Road in Bloom	February 27 - March 4, 2012
Pony Boy's Day	March 2, 2012
Panagbenga Closing Ceremonies	March 4, 2012
Grand Fireworks Display	March 4, 2012 @ 7:00 PM

Minor events and activities can be found elsewhere all over Baguio City during the whole month of celebration.

* Tips

• Book early.
• Scout on possible viewing spots before the major events.
• Consider access to the nearest comfort rooms.
• Before going to watch the major events, secure all your belongings, only bring what you need; umbrella, bottled water, camera and so on.
• Park your vehicle on a secure location, better yet, park it on the hotel's parking lot where there is security.
• Do not bring bulky things such as child stroller/carrier and bulky packs during major events.
• Keep a close eye on your children, put identification cards and the like in their pockets and instruct them what to do if in case they get separated.
• Stay away from small exits.
• Bring small bills.
• Keep wallets, cellphones, and other valuables in front pockets, wear clothing with deep pockets.
• Report any untoward incidents to the nearest law enforcement.

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Panagbenga 2012 Launched

Once again, the rhythmic Panagbenga hymn composed by Dean Macario Fronda of the Saint Louis University shall be heard as Baguio Flower Festival (BFF) 2012 is launched during the city hall flag-raising ceremonies this Monday, Nov. 14.

Expected to be simple yet colorful, the launching ceremonies for the 17th staging of the Panagbenga festival shall have the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) band render the Pambansang Awit. This will be done after the parade of colors; the Philippine flag, the Baguio banner, and the sunflower-laden Panagbenga flag.

Mayor Mauricio Domogan shall declare the festival open, as Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio (HRAB) officer and Baguio Country Club General Manager Anthony de Leon and Freddie Alquiroz unveils the flower festival logo and theme.

The SLU dance troupe shall present a Panagbenga-inspired dance number. The mayor shall give the inspirational message, with the Baguio Hymn to close the ceremonies.

As in the past years, Panagbenga 2012 shall open with a parade on the first day of February, a month-long Market Encounter, and Session Road in Bloom during the last week after a weekend of streetdancing and float parades.

Other activities; the fluvial float parade at Burnham Lake, Chinese Spring Festival and pony boys’ day are also included in the Panagbenga calendar.

Conceptualized in 1995, the crowd-drawer flower festival has grown through the years with the Cordillera motif in all the activities, in the costume, street-dancing, float and even in its hymn. Innovative activities emerged, some worked well with the flower concept while others did not; while still others were revitalized year to year.

View Panagbenga 2011 Photos Here

Article source: Julie Fianza, PIA
Slide show photos by: Oswald Reyes

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