A Look Into The Growing Movement for Small Home Living

SO, YOU THINK CONDOS ARE SMALL?

This video talks about the growing movement for smaller, simpler, more practical living in small homes. It gave me a new perspective on the mindset of why an increasing number of people now want to live in small homes.

TV producer and Internet-video personality Kirsten Dirksen invites us on her journey into the tiny homes of people searching for simplicity, self-sufficiency, minimalism and happiness by creating shelter in caves, converted garages, trailers, tool sheds, river boats and former pigeon coops.

Watch:

Tell me what you think! Comments are welcome. :)

Sy-Led SMDC To Target OFW, Students With P1-M Condo Units

Looking to address the need for lower-cost urban residences, SMDC has announced that it will soon be launching projects that will be priced for those in the lower income bracket. These new projects will still have features and amenities such as lounges, swimming pools, gyms, etc.

Article: Sy-led SMDC to target OFW, students with P1-M condo units
by Aya Lowe, Rappler.com

MANILA, Philippines - Sy-led property firm SM Developmemnt Corp. (SMDC) will launch a low-cost development in 2013 to meet the demands of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) and those studying in schools in the metro.

According to Henry Sy Jr, CEO of SMDC, the property developer will launch their new low-cost brand for units that will sell for P1 million to P1.5 million each.

SMDC topped condo market in 2nd half of 2011

By staying true to our slogan: "Five Star Homes in Prime Locations, Made Affordable"; SMDC has managed to stay on top in terms of condominium sales in the Philippines. This Philippine Daily Inquirer article also mentions the strength of the condominium buyers' market, with a number of developers getting into the scene.

This is fueled by the growth of the Philippine economy under the current administration, and the confidence of people in a better future for the country.

Without further ado, here's the article from PDI, with link at the bottom:

The Sy family-led SM Development Corp. is still Metro Manila’s top residential condominium property developer with a 24-percent market share of all units sold in the second half of 2011, based on a research by property consultant Colliers.



Citing a study done by Colliers International Philippines, SMDC announced Tuesday that it kept the number one rank in this property survey since 2009.