Chris & Christie Powers on TikTok

May 27, 2026 | Island News

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The Powers on TikTok?

Let’s be honest — when most people think “TikTok influencer,” they picture a teenager doing a trending dance in a ring-lit bedroom, not two St. Croix realtors who get genuinely excited about turquoise sea views and title insurance. And yet, here we are. Announcing Chris and Christie Powers on TikTok: the algorithm has absolutely no idea what to do with us.

Are we the target demographic? Hard no. The last time Christie was on a “For You Page,” it was a page in an actual magazine — specifically Cocotrale, the luxury tropical living publication that featured one of our listings. Chris’s idea of going viral is a really clean home inspection report. And yet, we have zero regrets.

Videos, Videos, Everywhere

Here’s the thing: we love making videos. We always have. From our property walkthroughs to our monthly newsletter videos to our little tours around the most beautiful island in the Caribbean, we’ve been quietly building a video empire one Buck Island view at a time. TikTok just felt like the next logical (totally illogical) step.

So what can you expect from us on TikTok? Probably some St. Croix real estate content. Definitely some island life moments. Video of a beachfront estate. Real estate insights with a side of real life. You know — our brand.

Sharing St Croix

We may not be 22. We may not know what “NPC streaming” means (we Googled it; we wish we hadn’t). But we show up, we have fun, and share our expertise because we genuinely love sharing the magic of St. Croix with anyone who’ll watch.

So if you’ve been following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or through our monthly newsletter — come find Chris & Christie Powers on TikTok. And if you’re a 19-year-old who accidentally stumbles onto our page looking for dance trends and ends up wanting to buy a condo on St. Croix instead… well, we can help with that too.

The Powers Behind Real Estate — now available in short-form video.

TikTok: @chrisandchristiepowers

St Croix Easter Camping

Apr 17, 2025 | Community Events

Here on St. Croix, Easter is time when we see residents camp on the beaches! It is so amazing to see! This often happens the week before and the week after Easter. St Croix residents know this tradition which goes back generations. Many set up little “townships” and can be a reunion gathering and an opportunity to have fun with family. We’ve seen simple tent setups to Crucian “glamping” with appliances and platforms.

A few days before Easter, we saw an article on VI Daily News’ covering this tradition! A few days before Easter and there were tents set up along the beaches. It said that hundreds of families will give up the comforts of home and head to many of the St Croix’s many beaches for Easter camping. The article continued, “For some families, Easter camping dates back to more than 50 years, and the tradition starts in earnest this weekend. Tents began dotting the shoreline as early as last week at Cramer Park, Southgate Beach, Butler Bay, Marley Beach, Salt River, Target Wall Beach, Cane Bay and other beaches around the island.” Read the full article here.

After Easter weekend, we read another great article about Easter Camping on WTJX. The interviews with families who treasure this annual trek reminds us of how importance family tradition is. Some out-of-town campers return to St Croix to celebrate with their family, friends, and classmates. Read the article here.

What are the hidden costs of buying a home or condo?

Oct 2, 2024 | QA

Question: “What are the hidden costs of buying a home or condo?”

Our Answer:

In the excitement of finding your island home, keep these costs in mind:

Inspections. An inspection by a licensed home inspector is key to any home or condo purchase. This will inform you as to the condition of the home or condo so that you better understand what you are buying. The owner will disclose anything they are aware of, but an inspector will give you a full detailed report. For a home or land, you will want a survey done. Often an appraisal is needed.
Association fees. Condos have have HOA fees associated with them. Some homes do, too. These fees will be pro-rated for the year at closing.
Maintenance, repairs, and decorating. Your monthly budget responsibilities could include landscaping, pool maintenance, pest control, garbage pickup, cable TV, and internet. There might be a few minor things for you to repair after closing. Also, you will want to make your new home YOURS. So, budget for decor, paint, landscaping, furniture, or anything else you may want to change. Sometimes just adding new decorative pillows will change the look of your living room and make it more personal!
Utility bills. Don’t let budgeting for utilities get lost in your excitement. Think about the energy you will be using (water, electricity, AC, pool, washer/dryer, etc.), and add that to your monthly budget.
Closing costs, prepaid fees and appraisal: If you are getting a loan, it does cost money. Plan on paying for your loan to be processed along with an appraisal fee. Closing costs and prepaid fees generally range between 3% – 5% of the purchase price.

Contact us with any questions about real estate on St. Croix!

Buying land to build a commercial property?

Jul 31, 2023 | QA

Published on our July 2023 Newsletter

Question: “I’m interested in buying land to build a commercial property. Who would I contact?”

Chris’s Answer:

The same lending institutions for home loans could potentially lend to build a commercial property. The Lender’s Commercial Loan Department handles this type of lending. They will require much of the same information in our other Q&A. It’s always a good idea to call to speak with a Commercial Loan Officer.