Transfer Day and our Centennial Celebration
This year, we celebrate our 100th anniversary as an American territory. The United States purchased St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John from Denmark on March 31, 1917. March 31 is now known as Transfer Day in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Virgin Island Transfer...
Reflections on a Rainy Day
It rained all night on the East End. That kind of rain that's perfect for sleeping -- gentle, comforting white noise. Sometimes when it rains like this, I think about the tourists. They chose this one week to escape to paradise and now they're trapped indoors. My...
Soon Come! Ferry between STX and STT
UPDATE: Since our below post on March 20, 2017, we have learned that the "man overboard demonstration" has been postponed to Monday, March 27, and the VI Port Authority says they need another week to process the paperwork. Warren Mosler is hopeful for an April 4 start...
Coldwell Banker Previews International Luxury Real Estate Certification
Our team is very proud to be part of Coldwell Banker Previews International®, the luxury real estate marketing division of Coldwell Banker®. Previews has a rich history dating back to 1933 when its founder, Henderson Talbott, used Hollywood cinematic techniques to...
Pros and Cons of Beachfront Property
We're not going to lie, we think living on the beach is about as close to perfect as you can get. But, as much as we love it, we know there are some cons to owning beachfront property. Here's our list of pros and cons, though you'll have to scroll pretty far to find...
The Difference Between Beachfront and Waterfront Property
When sorting through St. Croix real estate listings, you may wonder what exactly the difference between beachfront and waterfront property is. If a property is waterfront, is it also beachfront and visa versa? They are not one in the same. Let's try to break it down...
Investing in a Virgin Islands Condo
If you're looking to make an investment in the Virgin Islands, condos are aplenty and affordable. They can also have good income potential if you don't plan on moving here permanently. And if you will be living here full-time, you'll find no shortage of amenities to...
Bank of St. Croix Acquired by United Fidelity Bank
United Fidelity Bank of Evansville, Indiana, has officially announced their purchase of Bank of St. Croix. News sources report that this acquisition will enable the Bank to offer more products, including enhanced mortgage services. Both branches will keep the name,...
St. Thomas Real Estate in the Spotlight
We love to see the U.S. Virgin Islands in the spotlight, and this week we're seeing our sister island, St. Thomas, real estate featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt. Two back-to-back episodes highlight some of the many reason why we choose to make America's...
USVI Centennial Commemoration Travel Deal
It's a great time to plan a visit to St. Croix! The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is offering a special Centennial Commemoration package with $300 in spending credits toward historical and cultural activities. Spending credits can be spent at a number of...
Determining Your Home Value on St. Croix
When Coldwell Banker St. Croix Realty partners with a seller as their listing agent, one of the most important first steps is determining your home value on St. Croix. All sellers want to get as much as possible out of their sale -- and we want that for our sellers...
St. Croix Zip Line: Coming Soon to a Tree Near You!
A few years ago, in a conversation about how to enhance tourism and increase the number of cruise ships that come to St. Croix, Diane Burns kept coming back to a favorite childhood memory. A zip line! She and her cousins had loads of fun on a cable that her...
