Food Cost

There has been an ongoing article about agriculture in the Virgin Islands in One Source.  With our weather, it seems as though we should be growing all of our own food, but we’re not.  I’m sitting here munching on my lunch, 4.4 oz of blueberries for $6.95.   Food cost has climbed in the states, but here […]

REAL ESTATE IS BUSY

If you wonder why our Blogs have been a bit sparse lately it is because we are wonderfully busy.  People are on island agian and seem to be in a shoopping mood. Particulary for houses.  Perhaps the first snow in the north is helping.
Merry

HAPPY FEET

Rest your weary feet while waiting for a ride on this comfy bench in Coral Bay.

NEW SENATOR AT LARGE FROM ST JOHN

Former Sen. Craig W. Barshinger accomplished an upset in this year’s general election  in the race for St. John’s senator-at-large, beating incumbent Carmen M. Wesselhoft by 1,804 votes.  Craig kept a steady lead throughout the evening and ended up with 12,027 votes.
Craig has lived on St. John for 28 years. Born in California, he spent […]

HOUSE WITH A VIEW

“House With A View” is being reduced to just $999,000. It lives up to its name with beautiful views over Rendezvous Bay and
St. John’s south shore. This 4 bedroom home is high enough to catch the cooling tradewind breezes but close enough to Rendezvous Bay to hear the surf and see the varied colors of the water around […]

Officer Attacked By Dog, Shoots Self

 
Check out this  story from the Daily News             
 

Officer attacked by dog, shoots self

By FIONA STOKES Daily News Staff

ST. CROIX - A police officer responding to an. emergency call Tuesday morning was attacked by a dog then suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his foot.Police spokeswoman - Melody Rames said that the officer was rushed […]

Pond Bay Club Update

Here is an updated photo of what’s new at the site of the Pond Bay Club. As you can see, several of the beachfront villas are going under roof, as more buildings are being constructed.
Progressing nicely,
Karye

Real Estate Market


The real estate business on St. John is beginning to pick up agin for the new season.  We have noticed a distinct increase in the number of appointments made to show our residential properties.  This is always a good indication that people are getting back into a buying mood, or at least shopping.  I have also noticed […]

WEST INDIAN STYLE COTTAGE

   
“Cassia Tree Cottage” has just been reduced from $729,000 to $599,000. This  cute West Indian-style cottage in Cruz Bay has a pool and wet bar, lush landscaping, & nice water views.  Walking distance to town and just one hundred steps to Frank Bay beach.  Property is zoned R-4 allowing development with three stories and multiple units.  Some […]

See the latest in the Virgin Islands property Tax saga at:
 http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=17629970