Nassau, Bahamas, October 27, 2026 – Buyers with deep pockets are proving the jingle ‘It’s better in The Bahamas,’ applies to more than a vacation retreat -- they’re buying up luxury properties almost as fast as they go on the market, choosing to live in what has become one of the world’s safest and most desirable places to call home.

So says real estate marketing guru Matt Marco, of Bond Bahamas, who has handled more than $40 million in luxury residential sales this year within Old Fort Bay alone and some $100 million in The Bahamas in 2026.

According to Marco, who specializes in the exclusive Old Fort Bay community in western New Providence, the demand for prime waterfront property in a jurisdiction that offers a sense of security is driving values to record levels – and putting pressure on limited inventory of multi-million dollar turnkey residential offerings.

“In a world where there is so much uncertainty, The Bahamas shines as a destination that offers political stability, peace, tranquility and security,” said Marco. “It’s better in The Bahamas no longer applies just to vacationing, it’s better in The Bahamas in every way, including as a place to call home.”

Marco makes a living selling a lifestyle to those who can afford the finest. He makes no bones about luxury being his specialty. An expert on the trends who studies marketing like stock brokers study markets, Marco has sold some of the most expensive single-family residences on the market. This year, he has closed on five luxury residential properties in the community of Old Fort Bay, each one with handsome seven to eight figure price tags. One of those sold in five days, another in seven.

“The world of real estate has changed dramatically,” said Marco, who spent nearly a decade in Exuma before relocating to Nassau to head up sales and marketing for Aristo, developers of luxury condominium properties including One Cable Beach and Aqualina I and II.

“Buyers are no longer just looking for a good home. They are looking for solutions – where will they and their family be safe from war or unrest? Where will they enjoy the lifestyle their financial status allows with peace of mind yet within easy reach of major metropolitan areas? Where will their children be welcome in whatever school they enter?
                  According to Marco, The Bahamas meets the criteria on every level. He cites the expanded education choices for families who want the best education for their children. He cites the amenities of world-class resorts and specially-designed sports facilities. He notes the increase in cultural opportunities – art galleries, shows, live entertainment.  

“The Bahamas meets the criteria for the buyer who wants the beauty, the waters, the lifestyle and all the conveniences of a sophisticated environment in a jurisdiction that is not just tax-friendly, but has a stable, democratically elected government and offers peace and security. In the past few years alone, the country has become that much more attractive”.

The expert said there was a feeling among many in the industry that once the COVID-19 pandemic passed, the rush to relocate to The Bahamas would subside.

“I always believed that once that door was opened and people realized they could work from anywhere, once they discovered that they did not have to sit in snarling traffic during a grueling daily commute or struggle through snowstorms and blizzards to get to the office, the demand for high-end property in The Bahamas would remain strong. So long as the appetite is there, we just need to find ways to satisfy it.”

  When the conflict with Iran broke out, Marco was quick to remind neighbours in Qatar and the UAE that The Bahamas was a safe and welcoming haven.

 “We had a lot of positive response so we will see where that leads, but I am certain of one thing – The Bahamas remains one of the most desirable places in the world to live,” he said.