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What If You Build a “Phase 1 House” First—Not Your Full Dream House Yet?
What if the reason you’re still not building isn’t money… but the idea that you must finish everything before you can start? A lot of CDO lot owners delay for years waiting for a “complete budget.” Meanwhile, prices rise, rent continues, and the dream keeps moving farther. The smarter move is Phase 1: build the livable core now—upgrade later. What a Phase 1 House Really Means (Simple + Livable) Phase 1 is the minimum complete home you can live in comfortably: strong foundati
Gabriel Mikael
5 days ago2 min read


You Own a Lot in Cagayan de Oro—So Why Haven’t You Started Building Yet?
You already have the lot. So why does building your house still feel like a “someday” plan—something you keep postponing even when you’re tired of renting, tired of waiting, and tired of watching prices climb? If you’re stuck, it’s rarely because you’re lazy or “not ready.” Most lot owners in CDO delay for 3 very real reasons: unclear budget , fear of going over , and no step-by-step plan . The good news: you can fix all three without needing a massive lump sum. Common Reason
Gabriel Mikael
7 days ago3 min read


Phase-by-Phase Building in Cagayan de Oro: Start with a Small Loan and Expand Later
You have a lot in Cagayan de Oro—maybe in Uptown, Lumbia, Iponan, Calaanan, or another subdivision—and your dream is clear: “Gusto ko na talagang magpatayo ng bahay… pero parang maliit pa budget ko.” Here’s the truth many lot owners don’t realize: 👉 You don’t always need a fully finished, 2-storey dream home on day one. 👉 You can start with a smart, livable core house now… and expand later as your income and savings grow. This is the power of phase-by-phase building usi
Gabriel Mikael
Nov 24, 20255 min read
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