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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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…)

October 9, 2007—Nassau, Bahamas— The scenery is better and the gentle breezes coming off the ocean are second to none, but trying to sell real estate in the Bahamas can be just as challenging as other parts of the world when the real estate market is in a slump. (more…)