You Own a Lot. Why Are You Still Not Building? Here’s the Step-by-Step Plan You’re not “lazy.” You’re stuck because home building feels like 1,000 decisions with expensive consequences. The fix isn’t motivation. It’s a simple sequence. Step 1: Define the build target (1 day). Lock your floor area and must-haves. Bigger later is easier than “bigger mid-build.” Write two lists: Must-have  and Nice-to-have . Step 2: Align budget with reality (2–3 days). Do a basic BOQ by phase. Confirm...

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 foundation + structure...

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 essentials only...