Oct 14, 2022 | Reports
Making decisions based on good data sources and analysis is important for consumers and in real estate, this is no exception. Working with an experienced agent in the area can also help give you an edge in buying or selling a home. Do you currently have questions like: Is it a buyer’s or seller’s market? How much should you list a home in the current market? How much should you offer for a condo of this particular condo complex?
As Coldwell Banker agents, we offer area reports that compare recent and historical sales activity for all property types; single family homes, condos, and land. The reports are available below and we encourage you to take a look at them. If you have any questions, please give us a call or email us directly. We would love to work with you to list your property for sale or help you find a paradise home on St. Croix.
Open reports by clicking on links below:
All Property Types – September 2022 Area Report
Single Family Homes – September 2022 Area Report
Condos – September 2022 Area Report
Land – September 2022 Area Report
Note: The average sales price and the average days on market could be skewed greatly by only one sale or because of the small number of sales.
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Oct 4, 2022 | QA
Published on our September 2022 Newsletter
Question: “What are some different things in your land listings recently?”
Chris’ Answer: “We are now including annotated photographs and animated drone videos. These make it easier to envision the shape of the lot. They include the names of the roads and some land marks. Without these innovative visual aids, you would just be looking at overgrown undefined parcels with no reference points.”
Image from our listing MLS #21-1480, 86 South Grapetree. View listing here.
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Oct 4, 2022 | QA
Published on our September 2022 Newsletter
Question: “The QR code on your land signs is new. When it’s scanned, what would I see?”
Christie’s Answer: “The QR code takes you directly to our listing of that particular land parcel. When you see one of our signs with the code, scan it, and you will see all of the details pertaining to that lot, including the price, acreage, and any documents we have connected to the parcel. These may include a survey, topographical map, and map geo map. It’s great to have all of that information at your fingertips while you are actually looking at the lot!”
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Sep 26, 2022 | Island News
Back in April 2022, we shared a post about the National Trust’s Hands-On Preservation Experience (HOPE) Crew team traveling to Estate Little Princess (which is part of the The Nature Conservancy) on St. Croix for a special project. This former sugar plantation and hospital became a space for teaching the practice of stone masonry restoration to five local Crucian participants. The estate serves as the primary location for Virgin Island coral restoration efforts.
The partnership between The Nature Conservancy and Crucian Heritage and Nature Tourism‘s (CHANT) Invisible Heritage Pre-apprenticeship Program was created to train the local workforce in preservation trades skills so they can work on historically and culturally important sites in their own community such as this one on the estate. See the photographs from the project and read and great article about it here. Under the tutelage of masonry expert David Gibney, the participants learned about mortar analysis, inappropriate parging removal, repointing, stone carving, and resetting on the site’s old hospital building.
All participants excelled, adopting the new preservation trades skills, and allowing HOPE Crew to connect them with future employment opportunities.
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Sep 26, 2022 | Island News
This is WONDERFUL news for Virgin Islanders! Zero-down mortgages can open doors to homeownership for buyers with limited savings and free up cash for expenses.
Earlier this month, Governor Albert Bryan and his administration announced their preparation for a program that utilizes federal dollars for zero-down payment mortgages with the aim of making it easier for Virgin Islanders to own a home. Governor Bryan said the program would be similar to what’s being offered by Bank of America in 21 states according to the VI Consortium. The traditional mortgage requires a 20% down payment of the cost of the home. This is commonly a major hurdle for aspiring homeowners. Governor Bryan will be meeting with banks to discuss this program which will help more Virgin Islands families to become first-time homeowners. Read the full article here.
The Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority has several programs that can help aspiring homeowners. The VIHFA has assisted many low to moderate Virgin Islands families to become first-time homeowners. Visit their website to learn more.
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