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.
What effect is the increase in rates having on buyers and sellers?
Published on our June 2022 Newsletter Question: What effect is the increase in rates having on buyers and sellers? Chris' Answer: Here are three things that have the potential to effect on buyers: The cost of homeownership has increased. It is affecting the ability of...
May 2022 Real Estate Summary Reports
Here are real estate reports for May 2022. It is a good time to list your home, condo, or land for sale! If you look at the market update in this newsletter, you will see that May saw an increase in sales from May a year ago, across all categories of properties. June...
Art exhibition at Fort Frederik Museum
What does freedom look like today? The Department of Planning and Natural Resources Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums is hosting an exhibit at Fort Frederik Museum on St. Croix in honor of Emancipation Day under the theme titled “The Revolution is Not a One...
Musical Festival Featuring The Ten Sleepless Knights
We are big fans of The Ten Sleepless Knights and we are excited to see them scheduled for the 2022 Folklife Festival celebration! They will be performing on July 2nd and 3rd. The festival celebrates the US Virgin Islands’ culture, history and traditions influenced by...
How US Virgin Islands Tourism Survived the Pandemic
The Caribbean Journal speaks to Joseph Boschulte, the Commissioner of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism about tourism in the US Virgin Islands. Here's some good news from the article! "According to Transportation Security Administration numbers, U.S....
What should homebuyers know about agency, loyalty, and shared expectations?
Published on our May 2022 Newsletter Question: What should homebuyers know about agency, loyalty, and shared expectations? Chris' Answer: Most real estate agents earn their living by representing buyers and sellers in property transactions. The yard sign makes it...
What is the importance of an appraisal?
Published on our May 2022 Newsletter Question: What is the importance of an appraisal? Christie's Answer: Appraisals are required to value a property for a mortgage and are a very good idea for a cash purchase. While the property is priced based on the current sales...
Crucian Pups Take Flight: Stateside Pet Adoption
St. Croix Animal Welfare Center’s Paws from Paradise program has helped178 dogs from the Virgin Islands find permanent homes in America this year alone. According to the Program Coordinator Wayne Myers, small canines or puppies that can be confined safely in crates in...
V.I. Coral Innovation Hub Opens on St. Croix
In May, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) opened the V.I. Coral Innovation Hub on St. Croix, a laboratory focusing on coral research, conservation, new coral science, and technology. The lab's purpose is to help reefs recover by breeding coral on land-based and underwater...
Lonely Planet: The best things to do in the US Virgin Islands
We have been seeing an increased presence of new visitors to our shores ready to fall in love with our laidback lifestyle, rich culture and friendly people. St. Croix is an island paradise we are proud to call our home. This article from Lonely Planet highlights some...
Surf and Swim Lessons at Freedom Surf Company
Wake up, smile and “seas” the day with a different kind of outing along the sandy shores of St. Croix. Freedom Surf Company owner Trevor Fitch offers surfing and swim lessons for all skill levels, offering a gateway to the surfing lifestyle and the freedom it gives....
New Restaurant: Una de Gooseberry
When a well-renowned restaurant closed its doors on St. Croix in 2020, the entire community was left with a void that many were unsure could ever be filled. Less than two years later, the doors to this former popular eatery opened again. This time, a locally owned...