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.
NEW St Croix Area Reports (February 2023)
If you are a prospective home buyer or home seller, we encourage you to take a look at the February 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...
Progress on Major Renovations in Christiansted
Our client, who recently bought a condo with our help, shared some photos and information he received from the Schooner Bay Condominium Association. If you haven't visited Christiansted recently, you will be interested to know that Christiansted is undergoing some...
Q&A: Different advantages of renting long-term vs vacation rental
As a long-term rental you will have a steady income all year, and potentially a tenant you will know. With a vacation rental there is the possibility of a higher income.
Q&A: If I am moving to St Croix in the future, should I buy now?
Published on our February 2023 Newsletter Question: "I am planning to move to St. Croix in a few years. Should I buy something I like now?" Christie's Answer: Definitely! If you, like us, visited St. Croix and fell in love with the island and the people, you may be...
Videos from Agrifest 2023
Agrifest 2023's focus was locally made and homegrown products. Attendees at VI’s largest agricultural festival gathered on February 18-20, at the Rudolph Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex in Estate Lower Love, St. Croix and experienced a good sampling of food,...
Local Officials: Steady Tourism Development on St. Croix
There is much excitement and anticipation surrounded the prospects for development on St. Croix! Recently, local officials gathered at an industry forum on St. Thomas and addressed an audience of over 60 professionals including airport operators, terminal developers,...
2023 St. Croix AgriFest
St. Croix’s ever popular Agriculture and Food Fair, also known as Agrifest, has returned with its 51st installment and back to its former glory! Since 1971, this three-day agricultural festival has attracted attendees from all over the world to the island to...
NEW St Croix Area Reports (January 2023)
There are a lot of visitors to sunny St. Croix during the winter season. If you are visiting, and hoping to buy a vacation home (or a forever home), contact us! We can show you listings that fit your lifestyle and meet your desired characteristics while you are...
Special Air and Hotel Packages to St. Croix
Whether it's your first time, or you are dreaming of a revisit, this is a great opportunity to visit St. Croix (for less). Escape from winter cold weather and snow and take advantage of the air credits and discounted room accommodation rates now available for a...
What are the basic qualifications for a 1031 Exchange?
Published on our January 2023 Newsletter Question: "What are the basic qualifications for a 1031 Exchange?" Chris' Answer: Your new purchase also needs to be an investment property and not a primary residence. The new investment property must be of...
What is a 1031 Exchange, also referred to as a Like-Kind Exchange? How could I benefit?
Published on our January 2023 Newsletter Question: "What is a 1031 Exchange, also referred to as a Like-Kind Exchange? How could I benefit?" Christie's Answer: If you have owned investment or rental property for at least 2 years, a 1031 Exchange...
VI Slice Program: Helping Residents Buy First Home
Dream of owning a home? Are you in a moderate income household? Do you need help in financing a mortgage? Back in October, we mentioned a collaboration with Governor Albert Bryan Jr, the Office of Disaster Recovery, and the EDA in partnership with local banks and...