NASSAU, BAHAMAS— Island Living Real Estate, an agency that represents buyers and sellers of Bahamas real estate for sale, recently hired an additional sales agent.

Heather Carey, who was born and raised in Nassau to a Bahamian father and a
Scottish mother, joined the Island Living team in June, said Rachel Pinder, principle broker of Island Living Real Estate, an agency that specializes in Bahamas investment property.

Pinder said Island Living hired Carey because the agency felt it could use another agent to assist with the client load.
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Nassau, Bahamas— When Canadians look for a place to fly south for the winter, they increasingly look to the Bahamas and invest in Bahamas real estate.

Rachel Pinder, principle broker of Island Living Real Estate, a Nassau and Eleuthera Bahamas real estate agency, said she has seen a steady increase in Canadian investors in the past several months.

Most inquiries are for private homes and condominiums in gated communities.

“It’s not just with Island Living Real Estate,” said Pinder, whose company lists Bahamas homes for sale. “Within the entire real estate community, there have been more sales to Canadian buyers in the last four to six months, and most of the inquiries we are getting now are from Canadians interested in Bahamas property.”
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NASSAU, BAHAMAS— Bahamas real estate Broker Rachel Pinder has identified the top five steps a homeowner who has listed their Bahamas real estate for sale can take to put the home’s best face forward to potential buyers.

1. Pressure Wash
It isn’t always practical to repaint the exterior of a home you’re attempting to sell, so giving it a good cleaning is the next best thing, said Pinder, principal broker of the Bahamas Realty agency Island Living Real Estate. Pressure washers can be rented from home improvement stores.

“While you’re at it, don’t forget to hit your concrete surfaces, including sidewalks and driveways, as well,” Pinder said. “You’ll be amazed at how clean they can be.” (more…)

NASSAU, BAHAMAS— Rachel Pinder, a broker whose Nassau realty firm represents owners of Bahamas real estate for sale, has been elected as a Bahamas Real Estate Association director for a second time.
 
Pinder, who also helps clients locate Bahamas rental property, will serve a two-year terms and will chair the organization’s Developers Committee during this period. (more…)

NASSAU, BAHAMAS— Island Living Real Estate, a Nassau Realty company, recently picked up an exclusive Bahamas real estate listing in the gated Sandyport community.
 
The waterfront home is built in the island style and features 3,000 square feet of living space, said Rachel Pinder, principle broker of Island Living Real Estate, which also offers Nassau Bahamas rental properties. (more…)

NASSAU, BAHAMAS— Island Living Real Estate is assisting businesses interested in securing space in the new Independence Business Park, said Rachel Pinder, a Bahamas real estate investment expert and principal broker of Island Living Real Estate.

Construction of the business park is scheduled to begin in early October and the project is expected to be completed by May 2010 . Businesses will be able to occupy space there beginning in May. (more…)

Monday, August 17, 2009—NASSAU, BAHAMAS— Island Living Real Estate is assisting Nassau residents in purchasing Bahamas real estate in Springfield Estates.

This new residential community targets the local market with lots starting at $77,500, said Rachel Pinder, principal broker of Island Living Real Estate.

“The price makes this deal very attractive to local Bahamians,” Pinder said. “It also is ideal for first-time homeowners.” (more…)

Monday, June 1, 2009—NASSAU, BAHAMAS— Island Living Real Estate recently announced that Columbus Cove Phase One, a premier waterfront property in the Bahamas, is nearing completion and only a handful of condos in Phase One are left.

Located along the Northwest coast of New Providence Island on Love Beach, Columbus Cove is the newest luxury apartment complex in Nassau. Once completed, the gated beach-front property will feature 112 three-bedroom, lavish apartments. The eight apartment buildings surround a grand swimming pool and elaborately landscaped gardens.

Not only is Columbus Cove one of the most beautiful additions to Bahamas real estate, it  also is one of the most affordable. While still under construction, Columbus Cove is being pre-sold for 30 percent less than other homes in the area.

“It is the best price per square foot on waterfront condos in Nassau,” said Principle Broker of Island Living Real Estate Rachel Pinder. (more…)

Realtors from Island Living Real Estate were invited to tour a new development in Nassau today.  The Balmoral Club is an exclusive and secure gated community set on 43 acres of gorgeous, mature tropical landscaping.  This community offers 3 and 4 bedrooms townhouses with spacious floor plans and amenities including a children’s playground, swimming pool, gazebo, gourmet restaurant and Mark Knowles Tennis Centre. Condos starting at $300,000.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009—NASSAU, BAHAMAS— Several agents with Island Living Real Estate, a Nassau real estate agency, will participate in the Bahamas Real Estate Association’s 50th anniversary festivities next month. (more…)