NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Inevitably, when people visit the Islands of The Bahamas, they have such a wonderful time in our sub-tropical climate conditions, they do not want to leave, said Rachel Pinder principle broker at Island Living Real Estate, which specializes in Bahamas relocation.

“As soon as they return home, they start planning their next trip and can only dream about living here someday,” said Pinder. “The fortunate ones, or the people close to retirement, start thinking about how they can own a piece of paradise. But for others it’s just a dream, at least they think it is.”

Buying a home in another country isn’t out of reach for people who understand the process, said the condo rentals expert.
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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – With a large number of investment properties available today, many people find themselves wondering where to begin. For those investors looking for opportunities outside their area, state or even country, now is the time to truly understand how a professional real estate agent can help you.

Rachel Pinder, principle broker at Island Living Real Estate, a Nassau rental and real estate agency specializing in Bahamas home rental opportunities, says when you are thinking about buying an investment property, you need to ask yourself the following: do you have the time, energy and resources to accomplish this yourself?.

“If you found yourself answering no to any of those questions, you should to turn to a local agent in the area you are looking to buy,” Pinder says. “A local agent can make the whole process of purchasing a villa rental in the Bahamas more manageable with the knowledge, experience and contacts you need for your investment.”
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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The green movement has brought lots of more environmentally friendly options to the forefront when it comes to homes, and in the Bahamas, there is a great deal of talk about harnessing the sun’s energy to power homes.
Power in the Bahamas can pose challenges, and homeowners increasingly are considering the sun as a remedy.

“We’re learning more and more about the viability of solar energy to power homes,” says Rachel Pinder, principle broker of Island Living Real Estate, an agency that specializes in Bahamas rental houses and real estate listings. “Even for people who own Bahama rentals, solar energy might be worth considering.” (more…)

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – There are lots of nuances that go into listing and selling a property, which is why we always recommend that you hire a Bahamas real estate agent when it’s time to sell your home.

After you put your listing in the hands of the right Nassau Realtor, you still have some say-so in how the listing is handled, which means there are some steps you can take to avoid mistakes along the way. That is why we’ve compiled this list of five common mistakes to avoid when you have Bahamas real estate for sale. (more…)

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- It is common knowledge that Island Living Real Estate has offered real estate services including listings of Bahamas homes for sale, but did you know the agency also offers management of Bahamas rental property?

Our Bahamas real estate agency has offered this valuable service for more than 15 years, said Rachel Pinder, principle broker of Island Living, an agency that specializes in Nassau, Bahamas real estate, as well as other listings throughout the islands. (more…)

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Construction of Baha Mar, a world class destination resort, is scheduled to begin in January 2011 and the promise of economic development, jobs and a good return on Bahamas investment property purchases already is in full swing.

Baha Mar developers say the resort will make The Bahamas one of the finest tourist destinations in the world, says Heather Carey, a sales agent with Island Living Real Estate, a Nassau, Bahamas real estate agency. (more…)

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – News that the United Kingdom is considering a major tax restructuring has many wealthy citizens of the country considering locating their funds and investments offshore, and many a Bahamas Realtor touting the benefits of investing in Bahamas real estate.

For that reason, we at Island Living Real Estate, an agency that represents owners of Bahamas homes for sale, as well as buyers in search of Bahamas investment property opportunities, have compiled a list of the benefits to UK citizens in investing in Nassau, Bahamas rental properties, said Rachel Pinder, principle broker of Island Living Real Estate.

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS— There aren’t many things homeowners can do to protect themselves when housing prices begin to fall. Often, the only course of action is simply to ride out the tough times and hope that brighter days are ahead.

But what if you could purchase a home in an area where property values seemed to be insulated from tough economic times? Of course, nothing is fool-proof, but Bahamas real estate has a strong track record when it comes to maintaining healthy property values.

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS- There has been a steady increase in interest among Canadians in purchasing Bahamas real estate for investment purposes this year, according to Rachel Pinder, principle broker of Island Living Real Estate.

Because of the increased interest, Island Living has begun marketing Bahamas homes for sale through Canadian outlets and Island Living Real Estate Agent Heather Carey created a list of 10 reasons Canadians should consider the Bahamas.
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Nassau, Bahamas— There are multiple reasons why exclusive listings are the order of the day when sellers have Bahamas homes for sale these days, and the Multiple Listing Service is just one of them.

Creating the opportunity to have your Bahamas real estate viewed by hundreds of agents can increase the chances of selling your property quickly and for the best price, said Rachel Pinder, a Bahamas Realtor and principle broker of Island Living Real Estate. (more…)