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

Have you been asking, “Magkano ba talaga?”—but every answer feels like a guess, a sales talk, or a “depende” that doesn’t help? Here’s the truth: “Affordable” in CDO isn’t a fixed price.  It’s a realistic range based on your lot + your design + your finish level + your timeline.  If you don’t lock those, your budget will keep drifting. What Actually Controls the Price (Not Just “Cost Per Sqm”) 1) Your Finish Level (This changes everything) Pick one early: Bare/Core:  livable

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