MANILA, Philippines — The decision to purchase a home is a very significant move because it is an important investment. It needs careful consideration and research. For the family of Elmer and Necy Kempis however, the decision to choose DMCI Homes’ Raya Garden Condominiums in Parañaque as their new address was an answered prayer.

“Believe it or not, my wife decided on the spot, the same day we checked out the units in Raya Garden. We loved what they had to offer for the family, and seeing how the units are being sold at such a fast pace, we decided not to let go of the chance to live there,” said Elmer, an analyst programmer for an IT firm.

“The place had so much charm and potential, we felt good with the idea of moving here,” said Necy, a businesswoman. The family, together with their 15-year-old son, Anton and 13-year-old daughter, Lia, has been living in Raya Garden for two years.

“What sealed the decision to buy a unit was the sight of the clubhouse and the landscaping. The Balinese-inspired structure has a pool, and although it’s not so big, I know my kids would love to live here because of that. My kids and I really love to swim,” said Elmer. Aside from the pool, the community’s charming ambiance also attracted them to the project.

Raya Garden is an exclusive DMCI Homes property which is composed of three five-story mid-rise buildings (Bali, Bandung and Bogor), and two, 15-story towers (Jakarta and Surabaya). This tight-knit property is covered with plants and natural elements that embody the Balinese theme.

There are generous spaces designed to encourage invigorating lifestyle, with enough water elements such as the pond surrounding the clubhouse to emphasize the development’s Asian Contemporary design.

The set-up promotes goodwill among neighbors as well. The couple is in fact active in promoting homeowner activities such as Halloween, Christmas parties, private celebrations, and even first Saturday masses. They are members of the homeowners’ council who head community initiatives.

At first, the family wasn’t so keen into moving in a condominium project. Having lived in a house and lot for years, they were looking for a similar set-up in Southern Manila since they needed an address that’s closer to the kids’ school in Alabang.

“When we decided to visit Raya Garden, we discovered there were so many conveniences that go along with it. Condominiums are naturally smaller in size compared to normal homes so they are easier to maintain. We didn’t need to hire househelp and it’s a good training for our kids to learn the household chores. Also, the property management office is always helpful when it comes to our needs,” said Necy.

The Property Management Office was also helpful during the turnover – making the grueling task less stressful. For the family, they also feel better knowing that they have someone to count on with their home needs.

Security was also a main consideration. This gated community boasts of a 24/7 security that makes sure that residents have peace of mind when they are out of their homes.