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American retirees are now required to provide notarized affidavits when participating in open house events in Cebu.

Real EstateHuman RightsRetirementOct 25, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
A Cebu realtor reports that American retirees are now bringing notarized affidavits to open houses, indicating a shift in buyer behavior. The realtor notes that the open house sign-in sheet has never required a 'reason for relocating' column until recently. This suggests a change in the dynamics of real estate transactions involving American retirees in Cebu.

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American retirees are now required to provide notarized affidavits when participating in open house events in Cebu.
Parent: Real EstateEntity: Cebu Real Estate MarketImpact: negativeDate: Oct 25, 2026Target: Requirement for notarized affidavits in real estate transactions

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Cebu Realtor Says Beachfront Listings Won't Move American retirees now bring notarized affidavits to open houses CEBU CITY — Deb Kowalczyk sold houses in suburban Columbus for twenty-two years before moving to the Philippines and opening a small brokerage for American retirees. She says the open house sign-in sheet has never needed a "reason for relocating" column until this week. https://bohiney.com/cebu-realtor-cant-sell-beachfront-listings/
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Cebu Realtor Says Beachfront Listings Won't Move American retirees now bring notarized affidavits to open houses CEBU CITY — Deb Kowalczyk sold houses in suburban Columbus for twenty-two years before moving to the Philippines and opening a small brokerage for American retirees. She says the open house sign-in sheet has never needed a "reason for relocating" column until this week. https://bohiney.com/cebu-realtor-cant-sell-beachfront-listings/
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