For many working professionals who are finally ready to settle down or start anew, the goal is to find a forever home. It should be a nesting place that works for every stage of life. A refuge from the fast-paced environment, but still accessible from establishments that support growth. 

In the CALABARZON region, Laguna is steadily rising as a top choice for forever homes. Lamudi’s trend report, Hotspot Unwrapped: 2020’s Most Popular Locations, revealed Calamba as one of the top real estate hotspots outside Metro Manila. More recently, Laguna also started attracting industrial projects and commercial property demand, making it an ideal place to work and live in. 

Aside from these trends, here are other reasons why Laguna is THE location to progress in life and live it in the best way possible.

A Place to Reclaim Work-Life Balance

Leading a well-balanced life has always been a struggle for hardworking professionals. But it’s certainly possible if you’re in the right place with easy access to business and leisure facilities.

Laguna is one of the nearest provinces to Metro Manila, particularly southern metro cities like Pasay and Makati. Reaching the thriving business centers of these areas is manageable via South Luzon Expressway and the upcoming PNR Calamba station.

One may not even need to travel to these cities as Laguna evolves into a destination for career growth. The province is home to Laguna Technopark, where several businesses have already set up shop, from automotive to manufacturing experts.  

Not far from the technopark is the scenic residential community of Sentosa. Patterned after an island resort in Singapore, this development by Suntrust Properties, Inc. is the perfect place to recharge after a day’s work. It features an exciting mix of amenities, including a picnic grove, a clubhouse, and a swimming pool, set against the calming backdrop of nature.

A Place for a Family-Friendly Environment

Fun family weekend getaways couldn’t be easier to plan when you live in a subdivision in Laguna. The resort province is blessed with majestic waterfalls, hot spring resorts, and other tourist spots that you can visit with the family and unwind in. 

Family-friendly living spaces are also among the standout features of Laguna, especially if you look at the modern houses at San Francisco Heights in Calamba. Each house and lot model is designed to accommodate the ever-changing needs of families. The single-attached units here can have up to four bedrooms, which are ideal for families of five or more.

San Francisco Heights also boasts nature-inspired surroundings, providing better air quality and encouraging residents to engage in healthy yet fun outdoor activities.

A Place to Find Inspiring, Lifelong Dream Homes 

Perhaps another reason why Laguna is a sought-after location today is its line-up of high-quality residential communities. The province is home to several projects by Suntrust Properties Inc., a leader in developing master-planned communities where everyone can proudly own a home. 

Besides Sentosa and San Francisco Heights, the developer also launched Gran Avila in Calamba, a 16-hectare community of modern, affordable, and flexible units, suitable for young families and OFWs.

Like other themed communities of Suntrust in Calamba, Gran Avila features contemporary architectural designs. It’s also close to family-friendly spots, so every day promises inspiration, comfort, and convenience.

Suntrust Properties indeed sees the upside of living outside the metro, particularly in the growth areas of the CALABARZON region. Close to Metro Manila but not far from nature’s best hits, Suntrust Verona is another premier development to watch out for. 

Although Suntrust Verona is located in Silang, Cavite, it’s minutes away from Sta. Rosa’s notable landmarks, such as SM City Sta. Rosa, Laguna Technopark, Southern Luzon Medical Center, and Ateneo Graduate School.

Suntrust Verona is likewise known for its captivating elegance. The community is inspired by its namesake, the city of Verona in Italy, welcoming you to a collection of exquisitely designed houses surrounded by verdant green spaces. Italian-themed amenities also fill the community, including bridgeways, the love lock garden, and the Italian-themed nature park.

With the growing demand for houses and lots outside the metro, it’s only a matter of time for Cavite and Batangas to become “forever home hotspots” too.  Suntrust Properties is on top of meeting this expected demand, with some of its projects located in General Trias, Trece Martires, and Dasmariñas in Cavite and the cities of Sto. Tomas and Lipa in Batangas.

First published in Lamudi.