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...
10 Tips for 1st Time St Croix Home Buyers
1. Be picky, but don’t be unrealistic. There is no perfect home.2. Do your homework before you start looking. Decide specifically what features you want and which are most important to you. 3. Get your finances in order. Review your credit report and be sure you...
Life on St Croix
What is living on St. Croix like?Island living is a lifestyle and mindset. Just imagine waking up every morning with a rich cup of coffee in your hand and watching a glorious sunrise over the Caribbean or strolling along the sandy shoreline of our sparkling turquoise...
St Croix Geography & Climate
St. Croix is 84 square miles in size, 22 miles long and the widest point is a little more than 6 miles. The terrain on the east end of the island is rocky and arid with short grassy hillsides and many cactus clusters. The west end of the island is lush with large...
Tips for Moving to St Croix with Kids
Moving can be a life-altering experience for a child. If you are moving out of the area and your children will be attending a new school, the difficulties for children may only be magnified. However, there are plenty of things you can do for your children during the...
Travel Guide to the Virgin Islands
We ran across a great web site with an article titled, "The Complete Guide To: The Virgin islands" which we wanted to share. An overview: "The dozens of Virgin Islands comprise part of the Leeward Islands, and are scattered across an arc of the Caribbean east of...
Meet St Croix: Facts and Figures
This blog starts a weekly series of posts on getting to know St Croix. Why should you visit? Why should you invest in real estate in St Croix? Why and how could you move to St Croix? Over the next few weeks, we'll try to give you the basic information and links to...
