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.
Can I use my lender in the states to get a home loan on St. Croix?
Published on our July 2023 Newsletter Question: “Can I use my lender in the states to get a loan for a property on St. Croix?” Christie’s Answer: It’s very important to use a lender who is licensed in the US Virgin Islands and complies with our laws. Some Buyers do...
2023 Mango Melee
The 27th annual Mango Melee Tropical Fruit and Mango Festival was held in at the St. George Village Botanical Garden in St Croix on July 9, 2023. This popular family-friendly event offers kids activities, educational workshops, food competitions, tropical...
The USVI Emancipation Commemoration
July 3rd of this year is the 175th celebration of USVI's Emancipation Day, history. It was a week long commemoration to honor the heritage of the Virgin Islands and celebrate the hard-won freedom of its people. Events included a parade, concerts, a freedom walk, panel...
St. Croix Sailing Adventure Tours with Eighth Flag Charters
One of St. Croix’s newest tours offers a glimpse into the Golden Age of Piracy! St. Croix Sailing Adventure Tours with Stanford Joines, author of The Eighth Flag: Cannibals. Conquistadors. Buccaneers. PIRATES. is a private tour experience that allows guests...
NEW St Croix Area Reports (June 2023)
Find the monthly insight and sales data for the St. Croix, USVI real estate market! We have downloadable June Coldwell Banker real estate reports — available below for each category: All Properties, Condos, Single Family Homes, and Land! The sales data will be help...
What are the different zoning codes I will see on a listing?
Published on our June 2023 Newsletter Question: “What are the different zoning codes I will see on a listing?” Chris’ Answer: When you are buying land to build your island home, it is important to know if you can use the land as planned. The most common zones you...
What are zoning codes and what do the different codes mean?
Published on our June 2023 Newsletter Question: “What are zoning codes and what do the different codes mean?” Christie’s Answer: We get this question a lot from buyers and sellers! Zoning codes are a set of rules that regulate what can and can’t be done on a...
NEW St Croix Area Reports (May 2023)
Your monthly insight into the St. Croix, USVI real estate market! We have downloadable May 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...
USVI Will Receive $1.4 Million as Part of ‘Internet for All’ Initiative
We are very excited to hear about this new program and the increased access to reliable high-speed internet for residents in the territory. We hope this also means a stronger USVI economy! As reported by the VI Consortium recently, the U.S. Virgin Islands is set to...
Forbes Names UVI Among Top HBCUs with Online Degrees
Congratulations to the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI)! Forbes Magazine recently praised the UVI for offering one of the best online learning models among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in the United States. The UVI online degree program...
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...