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.
Economic Growth from Potential Ship Repair Facility Could Generate Up to $73 Million Annually
The U.S. Virgin Islands is considering expanding its maritime capabilities with a new shipyard in the South Shore Trade Zone (SSTZ) on St. Croix, according to the V.I. Economic Development Authority, which commissioned a feasibility study conducted by First Marine...
St Croix Real Estate Market Reports (May 2024)
Monthly sales data, inventory, and days on market for the St. Croix, USVI real estate market is available in our downloadable Coldwell Banker real estate reports. The is a report for each category: Homes & Condos, Condos, Homes, and Land! If you are not...
Besides location, price and home questions, what other important questions should Buyers share with the Realtor?
Question: “Besides location, price and type of home, what are some additional important questions to discuss with a Buyer?” Chris’s Answer: To represent the Buyer and their best interests, we also ask these important questions: Do you need to sell another property...
Q&A: Besides MLS, what else can aid us in finding a home?
Question: “Besides looking at MLS, what else can help aid us in finding a home?” Christie’s Answer: Many factors contribute in assisting us in finding your St. Croix purchase. Some of them are: Understanding local market conditions, property values, and emerging...
Preserving Cultural Heritage: Spotlighting Estate Whim Museum
The National Trust for Historic Preservation unveiled on May 1 it's 2024 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places and the Whim Museum is on the list. According to WTJX, the Whim Museum made the list because additional resources are needed to repair its...
Virgin Islands Good Food’s Grant to Boost Local Agriculture
We are so excited to hear that Virgin Islands Good Foods received a $30,000 grant from the Better Food Policy Fund through a collective action fund of the Tides Foundation. The grant, intended to support the Territorial Agriculture Group (TAG) project activities in...
NEW St Croix Area Reports (April 2024)
Monthly sales data, inventory, and days on market for the St. Croix, USVI real estate market is available in our downloadable Coldwell Banker real estate reports. The is a report for each category: Homes & Condos, Condos, Homes, and Land! If you are not...
Outside of the listing, where else can I look for helpful information?
Question: “Outside of the listing, where else can I look for helpful information?” Chris’s Answer: Before buying, consider yourself in the “information gathering” phase. Yes, it’s more fun to dream of the structure you will build, but, take some time to also...
What should I take into consideration when searching for land?
Question: “What should I take into consideration when searching for land?” Christie’s Answer: Here are some important considerations: Location on island - For a small island, there’s diversity in the microclimates of the estates. As you travel from east to west, we...
Global Coral Reef Bleaching Event
A massive bleaching event in the Caribbean in 2005 resulted in the loss of more than half of what was then the coral population in V.I. waters. In the Virgin Islands, researchers are still assessing the damage from the 2023 summer bleaching event according to the St....
USVI’s Impressive 5% Share of the Global Cruise Market
According to a recent VI Consortium article, Governor Bryan attended this year’s Seatrade Global conference in April where he showcased the Virgin Islands' pivotal role in global cruise tourism, emphasizing the territory's impressive 5 percent share of the market. The...
USVI 2024 “Great Reads from Great Places”
Every year, a list of books representing the literary heritage of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands is distributed by the Library of Congress’s Center for the Book during the National Book Festival. The Community...