@rschlap Your concern that property values will climb faster than you can save is valid. If you are stable in staying put and savings is enough to ride out possible layoffs, then better to buy. I expect property values in high growth areas of Philippines to be a great opportunity.
@renewed24 I agree, Philippines is a fast growing because many forces are driving up property values including filams that have made a lot in USA returning to invest and or return Philippines. I also think job growth in Philippines is contributing.