Rod Bolivar

Rod Bolivar

Rod Bolivar joined KM International as freelance writer in 2024. He is a media professional with experience in multimedia journalism and public relations. He finished a Bachelor of Mass Communication degree at Silliman University. In 2017, he was recognized with the Gandingan Awards from UP Los Banos for Best Development-Oriented News Story, and won the Investigative Story of the Year for Digital at the 2022 Globe Media Excellence Awards. He was also chosen as the Reporter of the Year at the Iligan City Youth Choice Awards in 2018.

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Rising house prices deepen generational divide in New Zealand, study finds

Renters' life satisfaction drops as housing markets heat up

Rising house prices deepen generational divide in New Zealand, study finds

Data shows sharp price difference inside NZ school zones

School access remains a key driver of buyer decisions

Data shows sharp price difference inside NZ school zones

Motu study links monetary policy to New Zealand's housing and wellbeing divide

Renters cut spending as housing costs outpace incomes

Motu study links monetary policy to New Zealand's housing and wellbeing divide

REINZ appoints Lizzy Ryley as chief executive

Exec held leadership roles in NZ, Australia, and UK

REINZ appoints Lizzy Ryley as chief executive

Most NZ regions report lower rents

Renters may be saving more this year

Most NZ regions report lower rents

NZ home prices stabilise as interest rises

Early signs of renewed buyer activity are emerging

NZ home prices stabilise as interest rises

Mike Pero Group appoints new franchise head

Appointee is a long-time consultant of the company

Mike Pero Group appoints new franchise head

Home values drop as 2024 ends

The decline amounts to $32,200

Home values drop as 2024 ends

Economic uncertainty tops NZ business leaders' concerns – survey

Survey shows significant shift in priorities

Economic uncertainty tops NZ business leaders' concerns – survey

NZ construction costs ease amid slowdown – CoreLogic

Construction activity may rise in 2025 with lower mortgage rates

NZ construction costs ease amid slowdown – CoreLogic