Weaving Dreams from Afar
2 January 2021Work is essential for everyone to have a better and stable life. Every Filipino anywhere in the world is known for being very industrious and knows the value of every cent they made. Famously known as the OFW or Overseas Filipino Workers, a term applies for every Filipino who is abroad as citizens, permanent residents, employees, or within work contract outside the Philippines.
OFWs are considered modern-day heroes because they contribute to the country's economic growth through their remittances. They are also known to be the biggest export earners and among the largest contributors to the growth of the Philippine economy. OFWs sacrifice their chance of being with their families, they choose to work overseas to provide for their loved ones regardless of the risks they will have to face in a foreign land.
Nowadays, it has become a trend among Filipinos to move abroad for work. To earn more than what they will be getting if they work here in the Philippines, more and more Filipinos decide to leave the country in search of greener pastures. But working abroad means being away from one’s family. The lives of OFWs are not easy. They chose to leave the comfort of their homes to give a better future for their family. It is a great sacrifice that needs to be done for their family and loved ones.
One of the biggest challenges of an Overseas Filipino Worker is homesickness. It is distressing when they miss important events, special occasions, and not seeing their kids grow up. In return for giving them the best life possible, you must learn how to deal with missing out on important milestones and celebrations. Like birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations – you might not be able to attend these things which can be tough and heartbreaking. Good thing is that it is easier to communicate with their loved ones through technology and knowing updates through social media and messaging apps. These things have bridged the gap between relatives living away from each other.
Another thing is to overcome the communication gap and cultural differences. Working in another country, dealing with the locales, and communicating with them can be exhausting. It may take a while to adjust and adapt but living abroad will hone your language skills.
Also, it seems that in every Filipino household, there is an OFW family member or relative. Most of us believed and hoped that being an OFW would help us live a comfortable life.
To young people with the ambition to improve the way of living, landing a job abroad has become the ultimate dream, and the OFW life is associated with flowery images of success and prosperity. Instead of buying expensive gadgets for the family or splurging on vacation in the Philippines, remember to set a budget and save money before spending. Allot a percentage of your income for savings to be used in achieving your goals like choosing the best investment for OFWs.
Achieve your Bahay Goals with Lumina Homes.
Just like the story of Mr. and Mrs. Quijano, certified Lumina Butuan homeowners, who worked hard to achieve their dream house and lot for their family. This inspiring couple finds their way home in the Lumina community. They previously resided in a monthly rental apartment until they realized that they need to work abroad to save money and bring their own dream house into reality.
It is already 2021, a New Year! For most, it means more than a change of year, but also a new beginning of hope, dreams, and an aim for a better life. Many might be wondering how to start this year right, especially to our Overseas Filipino Workers who are still working for many years now abroad. Most of them might still be renting an apartment for their growing family and allocating their monthly budget for it. Since they send almost all of their income to their families back home, they need to make sacrifices and even neglect their basic needs while living abroad. Paying for rentals could be an additional burden while considering their other monthly bills and expenses.
There’s a lot of inspiring stories of OFWs who faced unimaginable hardships yet found the strength to keep going. It’s just fair for their families and dependents to spend their remittances prudently.
More Filipinos and expats are choosing to live in a house and lot that offers a community with complete amenities, and for its affordability, practicality, and accessibility.
Weaving Dreams from Afar, Reaching the Dream with Lumina Homes
As a salute to all our hard-working OFWs, aiming to provide a decent home to every Filipino worker, Lumina Homes, one of the leading mass housing developers in the country that caters socialized housing segment of Vista Land, offers affordable house and lot across the country.
Anytime, anywhere, from any device, you can reserve your own Lumina Home! Filipino homebuyers from all over the world can now easily make their reservation of an affordable house and lot for sale in the country through Lumina Homes online portal.
To help you visualize your future neighborhood, there is also a virtual tour of its signature showcase area that offers a preview of what the Lumina Homes community looks like. Lumina Homes is equipped with virtual 360-degree house tours of its best-selling homes and showcase area — a pleasing way to choose your house and lot unit right on your computer or smartphone.
Visit Lumina Homes’ official website, www.lumina.com.ph, and explore its best-selling home models in 3D: Aimee at 22 square meters with one-bedroom provision, Angelique at 35 square meters with two-bedroom and one carport provision, and Angeli at 42 square meters with three-bedroom and one carport provision.
There is also an Interactive Project Maps that allow both homebuyers and sellers to view Lumina Homes’ available units in the subdivision map. This gives them a better idea of the exact location of the unit inside the subdivision, just like when you are reserving a plane or theater seat online.
You can choose from a variety of sites across the country that Lumina Homes offer. All these sites are situated in strategic locations so you can make sure the accessibility and convenience of your future homes. You might even have your hometown as an option for your house and lot location.
Lumina already has over 50 developments in key locations across the country: Rizal, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pangasinan, La Union, Cagayan, Isabela, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Albay, Sorsogon, Iloilo, Capiz, Cebu, Negros Occidental, Agusan del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Bukidnon, Misamis Occidental, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and South Cotabato.
By building in accessible locations close to major thoroughfares, transport hubs, schools, hospitals, and business and leisure centers, Lumina not just builds a self-sustaining community, it also provides every Juan the pride of homeownership.
Future homeowners can even fully utilize their functional amenities such as multipurpose hall, 24/7 guarded entrance, shuttle service, mini gardens, and playground for their children. They can even choose the home model that suits the need and capacity of the family. And even have the freedom to design their own space according to their preferred style.
Lumina also offers different ways of paying for your house and lot purchase. You may pay outright cash, deferred payment, or choose three financing options in availing house and lot such as in-house financing (from developers), bank financing, and Pag-IBIG Financing known as Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF). See what financing fits you.
If you already have your primary home, could you be any happier with having a property that serves you multiple benefits? Real estate is a good investment opportunity. Aside from having your own house and lot, you can also rent out your property and have a tenant lease on it, in which time you can use your recurring income to pay for your personal expenses or reinvest it to another property. The rental income can be a source of pension for a returning OFW who deserves a comfortable retirement. Alternatively, you can also sell it in the future (if you need to), and in which time, you will surely get profit off the sale. It is highly suggested for investments to go for a pre-selling development. The right time is home investing is always “now.” Be smart enough to start investing. Instead of spending a great part of your money on luxury, why not spend instead on a pre-selling home?
To see actual videos of the house units as well as insightful vlogs about Lumina Homes' projects, visit Lumina Homes’ YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/luminahomesofficial and watch the playlists for Lumina House Tours and Lumina Vlogs.
Lumina Homes recognized the arduous work of our Overseas Filipino Workers. So, wherever you are across the globe, owning your dream house is made a lot easier in Lumina Homes with just 6 easy steps. Owning your dream house should not be a hassle and exhausting to the homebuyers. With the affordable house and lot offers of Lumina Home and these easy steps, every Filipino can start a move towards homeownership.
Starting the year right is much pragmatic and functional when prioritizing the safety and sustainability of our family. A way to do it is by investing in a home you can be proud to call your own.
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