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.
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...
St. Croix Designated as a National Heritage Area
National Heritage Areas (NHA) are places where historic, cultural, and natural resources combine to form cohesive, nationally important landscapes. There has been only 21 areas in the US with this designation, and we are so excited to hear that St. Croix has been...
Zeny’s Restaurant in Downtown Christiansted
Get a delicious fill of flavor at a St. Croix restaurant that’s been in business for almost 30 years! Zeny’s Restaurant originally opened its doors in 1996 on Company Street in downtown Christiansted. Named for its owner Zenaida Nunez, Zeny’s Restaurant is described...
Jack & Isaac’s Bay
Picturesque beach, smooth white sand and turquoise waters as far as the eye can see are a handful of rewards one receives when deciding to hike to Jack & Isaac Bays. Located on the southside of the extreme eastern edge of St. Croix, the once hard-to-get-to bays...