DUMAGUETE CITY – LR Direct and the Champions Team formalized their affiliation with Leuterio Realty & Brokerage through a contract signing on April 21, 2026, at the Filipinohomes office in Dumaguete, adding two more groups to the network's growing presence in Negros Oriental.

The signing grants both teams access to Filipinohomes' national property database, developer partnerships, and agent support systems. LR Direct operates under the Leuterio Realty banner, while the Champions Team brings its own roster of experienced agents to the fold.

Three recent events building momentum in Dumaguete

The contract signing follows a series of high‑impact activities in the city over the past several days:

April 18 – Starlight Galaxy Brokerage Training: CEO Anthony Leuterio led a training session at CFFC Building 2, where agents reviewed core policies for client protection and practiced articulating the brokerage's unique value proposition.
April 18 – BE Residences Product Knowledge Seminar: Also on April 18, Filipino Homes agents attended a seminar focused on BE Residences, a developer known for its resort‑inspired communities, equipping them with expertise to market projects in Negros Oriental.
April 21 – Contract Signing with Team A: Earlier on the same day, Filipino Homes sealed a contract with Team A, marking another addition to the network's roster in Dumaguete.

These events, clustered within a span of just four days, underscore the network's aggressive push to strengthen its foothold in Negros Oriental.

Why Dumaguete is drawing more teams

The intensified activity comes as Dumaguete's real estate market gains traction. The city was named the #1 Safest City to Visit in the Philippines for 2026 by the World Travel Index, with a safety rating of 82.28 percent, boosting investor confidence. Property prices in Negros Island are expected to rise 4 to 7 percent this year, with condominiums seeing even stronger appreciation.

Dumaguete's compact urban core and steady expat presence have made it a competitive market, with condo rates now about 45 percent higher than house‑and‑lot prices in Bacolod.

What's next

With the signing completed, LR Direct and the Champions Team will undergo onboarding, including training on Filipino Homes' multi‑listing platform and integration with the network's developer partners. For Filipino Homes, the addition of these teams brings it closer to its target of 150 branches nationwide.