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.
Iconic Hibiscus Hotel Gets a Second Chance
Thanks to the approval of a Coastal Zone Management permit on Tuesday, the once popular Hibiscus Beach Hotel on St. Croix, which was built in 1992, closed in 2009, and demolished in the 2017 hurricanes, will be resurrected over the next few years according to St....
Researchers hope to help territory’s coral by land and by sea
Coral propagation can happen in different conditions. According to the VI Daily News, despite the many factors in play, researchers can identify the windows in time when corals are most likely to release gametes. Over the past week, teams of Nature Conservancy divers...
Why do so many condo listings say “cash-sale only”?
Question: "Why do so many condo listings say "cash-sale only?” Chris’s Answer: Currently many condos on St. Croix must be purchased for cash since they don’t qualify for financing. A condo complex is warrantable if it operates as closely to a residence as possible,...
Why are condo fees higher on St Croix than in the States?
Question: "Why are condo fees higher on St Croix than in the States?” Christie’s Answer: Often people compare condo fees on St. Croix with condo fees in the states. A big difference is that the HOA fees here usually, but not always, include windstorm insurance. Those...
St Croix Real Estate Market Reports (July 2024)
July 2024 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 familiar...
CHANT’s preservation training program will renovate historic homes
Crucian Heritage and Nature Tourism Inc. (CHANT) has begun revitalization efforts of seven historic homes on Hospital Street on St Croix. CHANT is working with the property owners to renovate seven homes in the Free Gut area of Frederiksted that were originally built...
A White Tern Makes a Rare Appearance on St. Croix
What do you do when you see a rare bird? Until I read this story, it would certainly be a mystery to me! A remarkable, rare White Fern sighting at Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge by St. Croix Environmental Association executive director Jennifer Vallulis is not...
Upgrading the St. Croix and St. Thomas Airports
In this recent op-ed article in the VI Consortium, the USVI Hotel & Tourism Association (USVIHTA) expresses its full support of the plans for essential and long-needed improvements to the airport experience on St. Thomas and St. Croix and provided information on...
New St Croix Restaurant: Jubilee by Yaadie
The newest restaurant in downtown Christiansted is sure to invoke a sense of joy when you enter its doors! Introducing Jubilee by Yaadie in St. Croix, this fine dining space is the brainchild of Chef Ashley Ellis. Originally from Jamaica, Chef Ashley relocated to St....
Q&A: What are 5 changes to how Realtors® will be working with Home Buyers?
Question: "What are 5 changes to how Realtors will be working with Home Buyers?” Chris's Answer: You’ve probably heard in the news about the changes being made nationally regarding real estate commissions and how that will effect Buyers and the way all Realtors®...
Q&A: What are the benefits of a Buyer’s Representation Agreement?
Question: "What are the benefits of a Buyer's Representation Agreement?” Christie’s Answer: This is great question! Starting August 17, 2024, the Buyer will now negotiate compensation directly with the Realtor® representing them as their Buyer Representative....
St Croix Real Estate Market Reports (June 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...