STX News
On a monthly basis, we send out our newsletter with current St Croix news and upcoming events. We try to give a glimpse into life on our incredible island and hope it entices you to come feel the sand between your toes.
For $500,000 – $1 million, will the house have a sea view?
Published on our May 2023 Newsletter Question: “At the $500,000 – $1,000,000 price point, will the house have a sea view?” Christie’s Answer: Of the 32 homes available today, 19 had sea views, and several more had more of a peek-a-boo sea view. Sometimes views...
For $500,000 – $1 million, will the house have a pool?
Published on our May 2023 Newsletter Question: “At the $500,000 - $1,000,000 price point, will the house have a pool?” Chris' Answer: Possibly. Of the 32 homes available today, 16 had pools. What’s important is the house. if you find the right house and there is not...
USVI Drawing Visitors in Large Numbers
We are excited to see that tourism in the US Virgin Islands has remained very strong! The Caribbean Journal reported that ForwardKeys data shows the US Virgin Islands leading Caribbean destinations in international arrival growth, with a 22 percent increase over the...
Enhancing Energy Resilience at Hurricane Shelters at St. Croix Educational Complex
The Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO) broke ground on the construction of a 125 kW Solar plus 300 kWh battery micro-grid at the St. Croix Educational Complex last month and slated to complete at the end of August. According to the St. Croix Source, the micro-grid...
Client Testimonial
Full review from our clients the Wilson's! "We had travelled to St. Croix on several occasions specifically to check out the island. It didn’t take long, within the first 24 hrs we knew this was the place! Moving to an island is not for the faint of heart. Luckily,...
NEW St Croix Area Reports (April 2023)
Your monthly insight into the St. Croix, USVI real estate market! We have downloadable April Coldwell Banker real estate reports — available below for each category: All Properties, Condos, Single Family Homes, and Land! The sales data will be help you understand the...
Why so many cash sale only condos on St. Croix?
Published on our April 2023 Newsletter Question: “Why are many condos sales cash sales only?” Chris' Answer: After Hurricane Maria in 2017, insurance companies paid claims which were sometimes substantial. This is why you have insurance and why insurance premiums...
Should I still buy a home when interest rates are higher?
Published on our April 2023 Newsletter Question: “I have concerns about the higher interest rates, and don’t know if I should buy now?” Christie's Answer: Although interest rates are higher than a year ago, Buyers are understanding that if they see a...
Connecting with Nature: Mangroves and Salt Water Bay
We talked to a young friend from the states visiting family on St. Croix. He showed us this quarter. The night before he had gone with his family on the bioluminescence tour in the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve and described his...
New ‘Own A Lot, Build a Home’ Financing Program
Great news for first-time homebuyers who are looking to make homeownership a reality! V.I. Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA) announced the launch of the ‘Own A Lot, Build a Home’ program, a secondary financing initiative providing 20-year, zero-percent forgivable...
Fly the Whale Airlines Providing Inter-Island Flights
The territory has been experiencing severe flight shortages between St. Croix and St. Thomas since 2022, so we are excited to hear that more flight options are on the horizon! As the VI Daily News reported, Cape Air and Silver Airways currently offer flights...
WAPA Projects Big Savings For Customers with New Renewable Energy Projects
WAPA plans to install substantial amounts of solar and wind energy facilities in the next two years! Great news on the recent announcements of power purchase agreements for the wind and solar projects on St Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John! According to an article on...