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Howard Sanders

Agent Member Since July `07

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Pender Island, BC  
Canada

Phone: 1-866-629-3166
Cell: 250-222-4663
Toll Free: 1-866 629-3166
Fax: 250 629-3168

Before coming to Canada from the U.K in 1994, I was a licensed safari guide working in Zambia, Kenya and South Africa. Since then I have traveled extensively, and lead many groups on "Around the World" tours enhancing my client's experiences based on their individual needs.

I moved to Pender Island four years ago with my wife, Theresa, and we loved the island and its lifestyle from the very first day. If you live on island, you may have seen us walking our Dalmatian, Pongo, in the Magic Lake area. Next time you see us, please stop and have a chat! Pongo loves to meet people...

Real Estate is about more than just buying and selling houses, it is about serving the people who live inside those homes as well as those looking for the perfect property to complement their dreams. Although a recent real estate licensee, I have worked in the service industry for most of my life so I understand and embrace this concept.
2006-2007 - Real Estate Trading Services Course, Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia
2007 - Residential Trading Services Applied Practice Real Estate Course, RECBC, Victoria

An area of the real estate business I am keen to focus on in future is the ecology of real estate, sometimes known as Green Realty. Many of us want to improve the energy efficiency of our homes or use sustainable materials in their construction. Some buyers are interested in island homes that already have these features, others would like to increase the value of their property and save money by adding them. It is an area of the business that is becoming increasingly relevant. As a complementary addition to my real estate business I am dedicated to increasing my knowledge of this subject through professional accreditations in order to serve our community better.
5/26/2009 2:14:00 PM

My Closed Sales So far in 2009 on Pender Island

Pender Island, May 26 2009 I have a break from work today, so I thought I would blog about what is happening here on Pender Island. The weather is beautiful, and smart buyers are coming to take full advantage of the opportunities in this down market. Other ...

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5/18/2009 3:29:00 PM

April and May have been great!

Phew, what a month! In the last four weeks I have accepted offers on five properties, all of which are now unconditional, plus a back-up offer on another property, which is why I haven’t been updating my blog as much as I would have liked. It seems as ...

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4/21/2009 9:02:00 PM

2664 Galleon Way on Pender Island is SOLD!

Pender Island, Southern Gulf Islands - This building lot at 2664 Galleon Way sold in only ten weeks. Bare lots are starting to sell as construction costs begin to dip. What a great time to buy this is! Historically low interest rates and a strong buyer's ...

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4/3/2009 12:27:00 PM

DON'T PANIC! BC Homes sales soar in March

Good news today from the various real estate boards in our beautiful province. For the second month in a row it appears as if buyers are ignoring the current "Oh my god, the world is over!" message continually pumped out by the 24 hours news media ...

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3/25/2009 3:19:00 PM

February Sales Numbers hint at a slowing of the Housing Market fall in both B.C. and the U.S.A.

For the last decade, British Columbia’s real estate market has been like a high performance car running on pure ethanol. It revved out of control, the engine seized, and now it’s in the shop for repairs. Prices in BC rose to high levels because ...

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3/11/2009 3:02:00 PM

Pender Island Real Estate Update for March 2009

Greetings from the Dock at Hope Bay on Pender Island, It has been an amazing March so far, with a snowfall that beautified our island more than usual. Now we have sunshine, and this is a pleasant reminder that Spring is just ahead. With the days being longer, ...

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2/25/2009 9:38:00 AM

Pender Island's Sea Monster

Yes, I know the economy and housing market is on everybody's mind but I thought you may be interested in our sea monster. I often walk in the area concerned and have seen many sea creatures; seals, porpoises, killer whales, otters, and birds too may to ...

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2/5/2009 3:21:00 PM

Pender Island Real Estate Update for February 2009

(Mt.Baker from the top of Mt. Norman on Pender Island) The Canadian Home Builders Association Economic Forecast held in Victoria, BC, had 4 Economists speak on the state of our economy and our market. Not one of them saw the downturn coming 6 months ago, and ...

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1/30/2009 2:28:00 PM

Canadian Federal Budget 2009 Contains Key Measures to Stimulate Housing Market

With prices coming down, more room for negotiations, and now the Federal Budget for 2009 including key measures to stimulate the housing market in Canada, it is a perfect time to consider investment in real estate. NEW FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS’ TAX CREDIT ...

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1/22/2009 1:11:00 PM

The changing Market on Pender Island and why it's the right time to buy!

Where do the buyers who purchase real estate on Pender Island come from? In 2003-2006 we had buyers coming from Alberta, snapping up recreational properties with proceeds from the oil business. As the price of oil dropped, these buyers became scarcer. Our ...

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