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.

Live Music Venue & More: LEVELS

Live Music Venue & More: LEVELS

Creativity and community connect at St. Croix’s newest addition to the island’s burgeoning nightlife. LEVELS is a live music venue, bar and creative space in downtown Christiansted that has been newly renovated and modernized to create a safe and fun place where...

Flourishing Foliage on St. Croix: The Flamboyant Trees

Flourishing Foliage on St. Croix: The Flamboyant Trees

It would be almost impossible for one to overlook the bounty of blooming flowers all around St. Croix. 2022 has gifted us with an array of flourishing foliage that the island hasn’t seen for a few years. The most notable of them all is the flamboyant tree. Known as...

Top 5 Hidden Costs of Buying a Home or Condo

Top 5 Hidden Costs of Buying a Home or Condo

Published on our August 2022 Newsletter Question: What are the top 5 hidden costs of Buying a Home or Condo? Chris's Answer: Here are the 5 hidden costs to keep in mind! Closing costs, prepaid fees, and other fees. Getting a loan costs money. Plan on paying for...

What is Holding Buyers Back?

What is Holding Buyers Back?

Published on our August 2022 Newsletter Question: What is holding Buyers back? Christie’s Answer: According to “Today’s Buyer’s Rep”, ABR’s (Accredited Buyer’s Representative) monthly magazine, inventory and affordability are the two top issues for Buyers. The third...

VI Head Start Program Receives a $42.4 Million Grant

VI Head Start Program Receives a $42.4 Million Grant

The U.S. Virgin Islands Head Start program funding provides preschool for low-income families with a comprehensive program to meet children’s emotional, social, health, nutrition, and educational needs. In August, VI Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett presented a...

VI Tourism Up in 2022, Expectations for 2023

VI Tourism Up in 2022, Expectations for 2023

According to an article in the VI Consortium, Virgin Island Tourism has seen a rebound after "Covid-related decimation of the industry" and that reports "show that from June 2021 to May 2022, the USVI had the highest hotel occupancy in the region." Here are some...

NEW St Croix Area Reports (July 2022)

NEW St Croix Area Reports (July 2022)

Do you may have questions about the current market for Homes, Condos and Land on St. Croix? Putting your property on the market for sale or buying a property in the current market is a big decision. Our area reports compare recent and historical sales activity for all...

Why should I buy property on St. Croix now?

Why should I buy property on St. Croix now?

Published on our July 2022 Newsletter Question: Why should I buy property now if I'm not going to move to St. Croix for a while? Chris' Answer: St. Croix is a very diverse island. The east end is different from the west end. The north shore is different from the...

What makes a listing attractive?

What makes a listing attractive?

Published on our July 2022 Newsletter Question: What makes a listing attractive? Christie's Answer: Some of the sale listings we see surprise us and NOT in a good way! The photos show the owners’ personal items on the counters or all over the bedrooms, photos are...

New St. Croix Area Reports Available (June 2022)

New St. Croix Area Reports Available (June 2022)

St Croix, the big island, is just over 84 square miles in size. While that might seem small, the island has so many different areas to live in. The big takeaway from this month's area reports is, that across all property types, the average sale price increased by just...

Cane Roots Art Gallery

Cane Roots Art Gallery

St. Croix is a well-known residency destination for many artists seeking a fresh environment to reflect, research or create new work. Over the last four decades, the island has seen several notable art galleries established. The latest addition to this list occurred...

I Love STX Sign: Photo Op for Visitors and Locals

I Love STX Sign: Photo Op for Visitors and Locals

When you’re visiting St. Croix, you’ll want to add this to your list of things to do while you’re here! The three-dimensional “I LOVE STX” sign was recently unveiled to the public in June 2022 as a backdrop for visitors and locals to snap a picture. Spearheaded by the...