Pender Island Real Estate Blog - Howard Sanders

I just put the finishing touches on a few new pages on my website. Collectively called the "Pender Island Guide," these new pages give everyone considering a permanent move to Pender, as well as those just coming for a weekend visit, a one-stop-shop for Pender information. You'll find general inf...

 Over here at our place, we had the fire burning in the wood stove.  We lit a few candles for some extra lighting, and then we got out the dice and scorecard for a few rounds of Yahtzee!Add a beer for me and a glass of wine for my wife, and the hour passed almost too quickly...Because we lose pow...

Just a quick reminder to everyone that Earth Hour is coming up on Saturday, March 29.  The concept originated in Sydney, Aus in 2007, and has now spread worldwide, as a movement to help fight global warming.  Individuals, businesses and organizations are requested to sign up, then participate by ...

 North Pender?If you are considering purchasing property on North Pender Island, or even if you already live on our great island, you should take some time to browse throught the North Pender section of the Islands Trust's website. Here you will find the Latest News from the N. Pender Island Trus...

My most recent sale on Pender Island: This beautiful, "almost finished" home appealed to the buyers I brought from Vancouver.  Its modern, loft-style feel is highlighted by stunning, south-facing ocean views from the wrap-around deck. Don't let another gorgeous Pender Island home pass you by!  Vi...

Spring is the time that many of use start thinking about home renovations.  If you live in BC and are considering remodelling your kitchen or laundry room, you should know that BC Hydro is offering mail-in rebates when you purchase ENERGY STAR labelled refrigerators, freezers and clothes washers...

On 31 March 2007, 2.2 million people and 2100 Sydney businesses turned off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour. If the greenhouse reduction achieved in the Sydney CBD during Earth Hour was sustained for a year, it would be equivalent to taking 48,616 cars off the road for a year.Sydney icons l...

Take a look at this very inspirational initiative that originated last year in Australia

Welcome to all of our visitors who have come over to spend Spring Break with us here on Pender!  I know that many more of you will be coming over in a couple of days for Easter.  Here's some of what's up this looong weekend: Thursday, March 20 Special Easter holiday ferry schedule in effect Thurs...