SMDC makes homeownership easier for US-based Filipinos


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(Back row) Mario Gamboa Jr., Gamboa Real Estate Team co-founder; Joel Ong, SMDC head of finance; Marking Que, SMDC head of customer support; Mario Gamboa Sr., Gamboa Real Estate Team founder; (seated, from left) Elewin Rebaya, SFC EVP and SFC+ Inc. president and CEO; Jessica Bianca Sy, SMDC head of design, innovation, and strategy; Grace Evangeline Sta. Ana, SMDC head of core planning and product development; and Benjamin Matthew Go, SFC+ chief operating officer

Investing in a home in the Philippines, whether as a retirement home, a gift for loved ones, or a rental property for passive income, has never been easier for Filipinos living in the United States. SM Development Corporation (SMDC), the leading property developer in the Philippines, has introduced a seamless and buyer-friendly way for US-based Filipinos to purchase and manage properties back home through the SFC+ app.

This innovative platform allows Filipinos in the US to browse SMDC’s extensive portfolio of properties across the Philippines and access special deals on SMDC properties, thereby maximizing value-for-money investments—all within a single mobile app. In essence, the SFC+ app provides unparalleled access to SMDC’s offerings, making homeownership more accessible for Filipinos abroad.

“This partnership with SFC is guided by the vision of our chairman, Mr. Henry Sy Jr., to build a nation of homeowners,” said Grace Evangeline M. Sta. Ana, SMDC executive vice president. “Through the SFC+ app, we are embracing digital transformation and empowering overseas Filipinos to achieve their dreams of homeownership. It reflects our commitment to creating connected communities that inspire growth, belonging, and progress.”

Your home furnished and managed professionally
Likewise, SMDC's complementing Good Stays program further enhances the value of investing with SMDC, offering leasing services and tenancy management. At SMDC Good Stays, property investment is made completely worry-free. From the moment owners purchase their unit, they no longer have to worry about being physically present to manage it—SMDC handles everything through its comprehensive end-to-end service.

SMDC accepts the unit on behalf of the owner, furnishes it with curated packages through partnerships with SM affiliates like Our Home, SM Home, SM Appliances, and Ace Hardware, and lists the unit for leasing—all while ensuring it is professionally managed and well-maintained. This seamless, all-in-one solution allows owners to maximize their property’s earning potential effortlessly.

With SMDC Good Stays, owners are not just investing in real estate—they are unlocking a pioneering service that redefines convenience in leasing and tenancy management.

Your homeownership journey is in trusted hands
The partnership between SMDC and SFC+, bolstered by the value-added offerings of SMDC Good Stays, underscores SMDC’s commitment to making homeownership a seamless and rewarding experience for overseas Filipinos. Whether for personal use or as an investment, SMDC ensures that every step of the process is easy, efficient, and reliable.