RESA Month Reflection: Economics as the Foundation of Philippine Real Estate Practice
Every August, the Philippine real estate profession celebrates the enactment of the Real Estate Service Act (RESA), a landmark law that professiona...
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The House That Cost More Than It Was Worth
A Lesson on Why Cost Is Not Value Early in the morning, a fellow appraiser called me, sounding troubled. “I’ve been asked to authenticate my apprai...
Read ArticleFrom MEPZ III to SM Arena: What the South Road Properties Tell Us About the Philippine Economy
Yesterday, while driving home from southern Cebu, I found myself caught in an unusually heavy traffic buildup along the South Road Properties (SRP)...
Read ArticleBeyond the Hotel: Complex Hospitality Valuation in Rehabilitation Proceedings
The image shows an open hotel appraisal report laid flat on a light wooden table in a modern office setting with large windows in the background. T...
Read ArticleWhen One Property Has Three Possible Futures
Insights from Practice Reflections from a Development Advisory Engagement Every property has a story. Some stories are about families preserving ge...
Read ArticleBeyond Appraisal and Feasibility: Why Economics Should Be at the Core of Real Estate Consulting
Real estate consulting has traditionally been siloed into distinct professional disciplines. Appraisers determine market value; environmental plann...
Read ArticleTen Questions to Ask Before Accepting an Expropriation Assignment
By Augusto B. Agosto, REA, REC, REB, EnP, JD This morning, a newly licensed appraiser asked me a question: “How do I start an expropriation apprais...
Read ArticleEasement Right of Way: Who Captures the Value Created by Property Rights?
Property Rights, Access, and the Allocation of Economic Benefits By Augusto B. Agosto, REA, REC, REB, EnP, JD In a previous article, I discussed ho...
Read ArticleWhen an Easement Right-of-Way Creates Millions in Value: The Hidden Power of Property Rights
Most people think property value comes from land area, location, or improvements. While these factors are important, one of the most overlooked dri...
Read ArticleEvidence-Based Valuation: Reconciling Property, Planning, Economic, and Market Evidence
On June 18, 2026, I had the privilege of speaking before the members of the Philippine Real Estate Service Practitioners, Inc. (PhilRES) – Mandaue ...
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