The Marikina Fault Line aka The Valley Fault System

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A friend of mine recently embarked on a property search  that stretched from  Magallanes  in Makati to Valle Verde in Pasig.

When we came upon a specific property somewhere in Pasig that appeared to be  value-for-money,  my friend became concerned about the property's location.  Somehow, my friend  got information that the property was sitting directly on a fault line.

As a real estate professional, I  am  expected  to know  specifics of the property listings that  my company carries.  With that in mind, I researched on the fault line that supposedly runs on the property in my list.   

I  visited the website of  PHILVOCS.   I learned that what is commonly known as Marikina Fault Line is is actually called the Valley Fault System for the simple reason that the faults and trenches go beyond the area we know as Marikina.  A quick look at the Metro Manila map downloaded from PHILVOCS  website shows that there are active faults and trenches  running from  Rodriguez, Rizal to  San Pedro, Laguna.

From this experience, I find it  advisable   for my real estate colleagues and  for property buyers to bookmark the PHILVOCS site as  ready reference.

P.S.  Using a map I  downloaded from the PHILVOCS site,  I was able to confirm that the property  in Pasig that I was offering for sale  to my friend  was actually  situated away from any fault line or trench.

EXCLUSIVE: Ayala Southvale Newly Renovated House

Here is an exclusive listing for Ayala Southvale adjacent to Ayala Alabang.

One feature that distinguishes Ayala Southvale is its terrain and lush greenery. And the house we are featuring here is one that has an unobstructed view of sunrise over the tree nursery, which supplies the seedlings for all Ayala Land Premier development in Metro Manila.

This newly renovated house sits on a 400 sq m lot inclusive of a 112 sq m backyard and has  about 618 sq m of developed area. It has a 2-storey house with a basement and attic.

It has a lower ground formal living and dining rooms with a 5-meter high ceiling.

The master's bedroom has walk-in closet and bath tub. There are 2  other large bedrooms with shared shower and toilet.

The large attic  is convertible to two extra bedrooms as it comes ready with shower and toilet.

The picture windows used in the house are from Kenneth and Mock. 

The carport can accommodate up to 6 cars.

Please refer to the pictures below. And to better appreciate this property priced at PhP 18 million, please give us a call at 0917 868 4941 for a viewing appointment.

View of the living room from the wide backyard

View of the dining room from the backyard

The backyard gives an unobstructed view of Southvale's tree  nursery

The Formal Living and Dining  share a 5- meter high ceiling

Stairway to the bedrooms

The Master's Bedroom

COY LEDESMA: Former International Flight Stewardess

PMRB’s incoming  2012 President  is used to soaring the heights,  literally.    After earning her Economics degree from Assumption College-Makati in 1987,  Coy Ledesma  embarked on a 9-year career as an international flight stewardess at Philippine Airlines.

Coy’s shift to real estate is an interesting story of a wife and mother who wanted to spend more time with her young family.

In  1994, Coy started with project selling while holding on to her job as an international flight stewardess. With the support of her husband Dice, Coy  gradually made the transition to real estate;  she passed the licensing exam in 1996  and  in  1998  went full-time as a broker.

Gracious, intelligent and articulate,  Coy can  readily win support as President in steering PMRB--PAREB’s Best Board-- towards  greater achievements.  

Read more about Coy here.

Internet Maketing for Real Estate Entrepreneurs & Professionals

Maita Herce Siquijor of La Maisonette Manila Inc.

I would like to  invite my industry colleagues to  this hands-on workshop on Internet marketing for real estate entrepreneurs and professionals-- to be held on Nov 18-19, from 1-5 pm at Fraser Place, Valero St. Salcedo Village Makati.

It will be conducted by Janette Toral, a multi-awarded Internet marketing consultant, and by my wife Maita-- who aside from her years of experience in real estate brokerage also has a master's degree in e-learning from Sheffield University in England, UK.

This workshop requires serious participation.  Not only does it offer real-world lessons and hands-on exercises-- it comes with group projects and consultations. All these are already included in the intro fee of only Ps 5,600-- if one signs up on or before November 11.

To optimize the course delivery, there are only 20 slots in this workshop. A number of slots are already taken.  Sign up early.

For details, please click on this link.  http://www.estateclass.com/

SURPRISES DURING THE 51st PAREB CONVENTION IN CEBU

Last Thursday, I flew in to Cebu for the 51st PAREB (Philippine Association of Real Estate Boards)  Convention.  I was with over 40 members of PMRB (Pasay Makati Real Estate Board),  who set aside time  for this annual event  participated in by fellow brokers from  various chapters-- now totaling 60 as reported by 2011  PAREB  President Ariel T. Martinez.

Maita was supposed to join me in  this 3-day convention held at Cebu Waterfront Hotel, but last Wednesday, one of our daughters fell ill. She was having  intermittent fever and had to be under medical observation to rule out dengue fever.  Maita decided to stay behind in Manila.

I made multiple hotel bookings-- so when I had to confirm my accommodations  I had to give up my reservation at Citi Premiere Suites-- a new hotel that offers value-for-money packages.   Instead, I firmed up  my  arrangements at  another place-- where Maita and stayed  2 years  ago--  which I would rather not disclose for privacy reasons.

To me, the convention turned out to be peppered with surprises.     At the airport,  I  saw a group of  ladies  holding a welcome banner.  It turned out that one of those who  patiently stood there was Marilou Canizares  of Cebu Real Estate Board.  When I decided to share a cab  going to the city with fellow brokers from the same Cebu Pacific flight that I took that Thursday morning,   they turned out to be  two fellow alumni from San Jose Seminary--  Leo Hernandez and George Pimentel--   who would later be re- elected  regional director and elected national  director, respectively.

There were about 700 delegates to the 3-day convention and I was glad to have come across some members of PAREB-Lucena City.   Among them were Ramon Tan and Arman Valencerina-- who was elected regional director for South Luzon.   This in the light of  my parents'  recent  decision to sell a   2.8 hectare property in their  hometown of Lucban, Quezon-- what makes this property distinct  is the fact that is almost adjacent to the famous "Kamay ni Hesus" Shrine  that was put up by  Fr.  Joey Faller.

During the 80's theme night last Friday, my colleagues from PMRB-- Sweetie Gardiner and Ashley Valera won best costume.   And the biggest surprise that evening-- finding myself on center stage, pitching in for a colleague who was not able to fly in to Cebu at the last minute.   And somehow,  PMRB still landed 3rd place   among 6 real  estate boards  that competed.

Before the convention ended last Saturday night,  we at PMRB had more  reasons to celebrate.  Our candidate to the Most Popular Lady Realtor Lesley Geronimo finished 2nd Runner-Up.

Our President Atty.Nelson  Arquiza was elected national director.  That was not a surprise though.  One of Neslson's  favorite rallying points for our  board is "together we get there!"  In Cebu, I believe,  PMRB got  somewhere memorable.


51st PAREB Convention Photos in my Facebook Wall.

Photo Credits:  Coy Ledesma,  Vinia Lapuz, Elena Jove,  Atty. Nelson Arquiza,  Sweetie Hardiner, Mercy Reyes, Paz Bentulan and Paulo Pilar.

Group Shot with Outgoing PAREB President Ariel T. Martinez (in grey  blazer to my right)

At the Gala Night with  Mercy Reyes, Manny Boacaling, Art Evangelista, Rene Castillo, Newly Elected National Director Atty. Nelson Arquiza, Nympha Bocaling and Anton Bocaling

Group Shot with 2012 Most Popular Lady Realtor 2nd Runner-Up Lesley Geronimo

EXCLUSIVE: One Adriatico Place, Manila

For those who are looking for a place  to stay near the Office of  the Supreme Court,  PAGCOR,  Philippine General Hospital, UP Manila, dela Salle University  and other schools near Taft Avenue-- this one-bedroom unit at One Adriatico Place along  Pedro Gil St. corner Adriatico St. and  adjacent to Robinson's Manila  is an excellent option.

We have an exclusive listing for 1-bedroom  corner unit with an unobstructed view of  Manila Bay. It is tastefully furnished as can be viewed from the pictures below.      Asking price is Ps 7.85 million, negotiable.

For prospective buyers to appreciate this almost brand new  well-maintained condo unit, we are holding an open house on September 24, Saturday, from 1 to 6 pm.  We will be serving pastries and flowing coffee.

To signify your attendance,  please send us a  text  message at 0917 8684941.

It is fully-furnished, read for occupancy.

Its corner location allows a wide view of Manila Bay and the surrounding skyline.  

The luxuriously appointed bedroom,

EXCLUSIVE: One Orchard Road Condo Unit, Featured in Real Living Magazine

Elegant interiors by Jean Paul dela Rosa

This  Saturday, August 27, we will be holding an open house for  this brand new semi-furnished  2BR unit at One Orchard Road Condo in Eastwood City, QC.

With its interiors elegantly done by Jean Paul dela Rosa, this 73 sq m unit  on a high floor was featured in Real Living Magazine.  It comes with one-car parking.

To see more pictures of this unit selling for PS 7 million, please click on this link.  Better yet, drop by on Saturday for the open house from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.. There will be flowing coffee and pastries.

BTW, to the first 50 registrants of the open house,  Maita is holding   a raffle for one free ticket to "PETER PAN--A MUSICAL ADVENTURE", the Asian Premier show in Manila at the MERALCO THEATER on Oct. 29!

For more property details and to register for the open house, please send a message to gsiquijor@residencesmanila.com 

EXCLUSIVE: Forbeswood Heights Fully-Furnished Unit For Sale

This fully-furnished  end unit at  Forbeswood Heights  near Bonifacio High Street at The Fort,  is one of our exclusive listings in Bonifacio Global City.

Room with a view of the Mind Museum

It has 2 bedrooms and a  balcony that opens up to the soon-to-be opened Mind Museum-- the country's first world-class science museum.   With a floor area of 84.5 sq. m., it comes with a maid's room and  1-car parking. 

Owner's asking price is Ps 10.3 million.

Please click on this link to view more pictures.

EXCLUSIVE: Malayan Plaza Tower Unit Featured in My Home Magazine

We feel privileged that  sellers would occasionally entrust their properties  to our company on an exclusive basis. 

From hereon thorough this blogsite, we are sharing  with  fellow brokers  details on  properties from our exclusive listings.

First up is this  corner   unit  for sale in Malayan Plaza Tower-- across Asian Development Bank in Ortigas, which was  given a 6-page coverage in the June  2011 issue of  My Home Magazine.
 

A corner unit with an unobstructed view of Greenhills, Wack-Wack  & ADB

Total floor area of 127.5 sq. m., with 2 bedrooms,  and a great view overlooking Wack-Wack and Greenhills. This  corner unit is fully furnished, with oriental contemporary interiors done in reds and wood tones by Janet Diquiatco-Torio, and comes with a maids' room and  2-car parking. The owner's asking price is PhP 15.4 million. 

View more pictures of this brand new unit here.

RAYMOND TIONGSON: Former Junior Wall-Climbing Champion

From the PAREB Mini-Olympics held last May at  La Salle Greenhills,  one member of Pasay-Makati Real Estate Board  was adjudged Most Valuable Player or MVP.

He is Raymond Tiongson, a La Salle Greenhills alumnus, who  during his  high school days was actually one of the national junior champions  in the field of wall-climbing. 

Figuratively speaking,  walls could very well represent the personal  challenges that Raymond have to surmount .  He lost his mother when he was 17; and his father, when he was 21.  His siblings either  already have their own families  or  have  migrated to the United States.  Early in life, Raymond had to learn to live on his own and fend for himself.

Today, Raymond is  a single professional, very much  engaged in real estate where he  is  making the most of every opportunity to excel--same way he did when he won 4 golds and  2 silvers during the PAREB Mini-Olympics.

Read more about Raymond here.