In the wake of the country’s most blistering-hot summer yet comes refreshingly cool and wet weather. Right on cue, intermittent rain and thunderstorms blow cooler winds around the metropolis, bringing relief to our heat-blighted populace. There’s a downside to it, however—flash floods in the city drive people indoors. After being tethered to their homes, Filipinos...
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many families have started to invest in homes away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The pandemic is likewise fueling a work and learning environment that no longer tethers families to offices and schools. With this trend, Belle Corporation, a part of SM Investments Corporation’s portfolio...
Nothing says ‘perfect home’ quite like the seamless blend of contemporary living and proximity to nature, recent studies on the Philippine property scene reveal. Filipinos’ interest in residences with private green spaces has spiked, with home seekers especially drawn towards spacious and airy condominium units with wellness and leisure amenities within reach. Presenting itself to...
Results of a global buyer survey recently disclosed that since the pandemic hit two years ago, a number of Filipinos have moved houses, driven by the need for outdoor space and a private place of rest set in a healthy, breathable environment. In the same breadth, the discerning few continue to find these essential home living features...
After cocooning indoors for nearly two summers, people are raring to break free and head for the great outdoors—to a mountain aerie that spells a summer-in-the-mountains experience: multiple contrasting nature views taking the concept of play to a whole new level; where clean, crisp air, sensory indulgences, and a plethora of activities for fun and...
Lush naturescapes have often been taken for granted for their sheer accessibility. That is, until a pandemic kept most Filipinos cloistered at home for two years and are now yearning to reconnect with nature. With studies showing that appreciating beautiful nature views promotes better mental health and a more positive outlook in life, property seekers...
Tagaytay Highlands ushers in the New Year with a special recognition from the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) hailing its developer Highlands Prime, Inc. (HPI), a subsidiary of SM Prime Holdings, as one of CALABARZON’s 2021 Outstanding Developers for Open Market Projects. The award, “Gawad Husay sa Pagpapaunlad ng Real Estate”, was...
Dreaming of a green Christmas with the grandeur of nature in full view? You probably are if a nasty virus had you cloistered in a high-density condo or residential district in the congested metro for nearly two years. Now, all you want for Christmas is a place of your own surrounded by plentiful open green...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Tagaytay Highlands, with its homeowners getting all psyched up for the most wonderful time of the year. For one, while precautionary measures remain in place in the premier mountain resort community, it has its holiday agenda all mapped out to ensure that residents’ Yuletide celebrations will...