A little past three today as I sat working at my desk, the windows began to rattle and there was an unusually loud noise outside the office. I walked to the front door to see what kind of large truck could make that much noise but there was nothing there. Then, I looked out the side […]
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Christmas Music Festival Coming This Weekend
by Lynda Lohr
Julie Michels (photo courtesy of Steve Simon)
Nov. 27, 2007 — Start celebrating the holidays Saturday and Sunday at the 3rd Annual St. John Christmas Music Festival. All events are free.
“It’s really a great, wonderful example […]
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The first round of the 2008 St. John Guide Books have hit the streets. The popular guide book is a fun mixture that contains cartoon humor, advertising, and useful information. The colorful book with cartoons and stories by Linda Smith Palmer is impressive and well done. These guide books are free and can be […]
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Before you put your home on the market, there are some things you can do to differentiate your house from the competition.
CURB APPEAL: When preparing to put your home up for sale, your first concern is the home’s exterior. If the outside, or “curb appeal” looks good, people will more than likely want to see […]
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Black Friday -
As we enter a new season,
St. John has picked up the pace. Although not as busy as previous years, the flow of tourists has quickly filled the streets of
St. John. Many can determine the outlook of the next season based on Thanksgiving weekend, the first real push of the influx of sun-seekers. […]
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Statistics show that the best opportunity to sell your home is often within the first few weeks of putting it on the market. This can be good news, or bad, depending on your motivation. Some homes sell right away, while others sit on the market for many months without a single offer.
To maximize your selling […]
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These three lots have been reduced to next to nothing. The developers want to liquidate immediately. The nearest comparable lot sale of Parcel No. 3-11 Estate Hansen Bay, just two lots away took place in October 2004 at $475,000 and now is offered at $695,000. You could have all three of these beautiful lots for less […]
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Islandia Real Estate now offers a free “new listings notification” service to our customers. Just give us a call or E-mail us and let us know your area of interest – homes, land, condos, development, commercial – or all. We will add you to our automatic notification list and you will receive by E-mail a […]
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by Ananta Pancham of the St John Source Nov. 11, 2007 — While real property tax figures recently churned out by the Lieutenant Governor’s Office have generated much concern, a recent proposal submitted to the Senate by Gov. John deJongh Jr. seeks to limit increases on residential owners.
In a letter sent to Senate President Usie R. […]
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BATTERY HILL CONDO - Lovely ground floor unit with spacious private sun deck and enclosed porch. Unit is tastefully furnished and completely air-conditioned. The complex has a delightful pool and deck with beautiful water views, nicely manicured grounds and convenient location – short walk to town and Frank Bay beach. […]
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Roundabout area for new Construction
A small section of The Daily News discusses the $4-$5 Million Cruz Bay roundabout that is going to bid. Once I turned to page 13 to read the rest of the article, the price had already jumped to $4-$7 Million. Wow, 13 pages and $2 Million Dollars. The design that was […]
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“Amorita” is a charming West Indian style villa located in Estate Chocolate Hole near the fabulous Westin Resort. It features a pool with large deck, spa, hand painted sinks, native stone arches, tile floors and nice water views over Hart Bay. There are 3 bedrooms plus a small extra room that is suitable for a […]
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David Hamilton Jackson (1884-1946) was a resident of the Danish West Indies and later United States Virgin Islands who was an important figure in the struggle for increased civil liberties and workers’ rights on the islands. He petitioned for freedom of the press, was involved in the territory’s labor movement, and, when the Danish West […]
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