My husband is off on his dream vacation, taking our boat through the remote islands of the Bahamas on a fishing extravaganza and eventually landing in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He’s been planning this for months and at the last minute one crew member cancelled, so I was called on to make the first leg of […]
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What’s new and exciting here on St. John? The building that was the “front yard” is being demolished! Nice to have some more parking on St. John although I’m certain some locals will miss the late night spot.
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“Calypso By The Sea” - a beachfront home in tranquil Johnson’s Bay Estates. Offered at $1.7 million.
If the increase in recent showings is any indication, St. John Virgin Islands real estate my be heating up once again. According to the National Association of Realtors, this month: “Historically high housing affordability and low mortgage interest rates, […]
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This is quite the creative way to keep your face and head mosquito free.
After two weeks of rain, the island is lush and green once again. But alas, the mosquitoes are out in mass. There are many ways to deal with the pests; electric tennis racket style swatters, sophisticated mosquito magnets, yard guard bug spray, […]
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Another fun sign I came across in my travels.
Merry merryvi@aol.com
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JUST LISTED: Enjoy sunsets over Pillsbury Sound from this downhill building site in a quiet neighborhood located conveniently near town. Unobstructed views of St. Thomas and neighboring St. James island from this 0.315 acre parcel on beautiful St. John in the US Virgin Islands. Seller is motivated - only $225,000. MLS # 09-198 For more […]
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See the latest in the ongoing VI property tax dispute on the Daily News web site at:
http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=17635766
Have questions? Contact me at 340 776-6666 merryvi@aol.com
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Photo courtesy Maho Bay Camps
$2 Million Donation Preserves Nanny Point For Park
by Lynda Lohr
May 15, 2009 — Stellar views from the southeast reaches of V.I. National Park will be preserved once a 2.2-acre donation of oceanfront land by Maho Bay Camps owner Stanley Selengut is finalized. Selengut also owns Concordia Eco-tents and Studios, […]
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by Bill Kossler of the St John Source May 14, 2009 — A long-awaited bill requiring solar hot water in new construction was sent out of the Rules and Judiciary Committee Wednesday for a vote before the full Senate. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Louis P. Hill, spent three solid years in the drafting and […]
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by Lynda Lohr May 13, 2009 - The 2006 property tax bills are due July 1, Gov. John deJongh Jr. said in a news release issued Wednesday.
The governor issued an executive order setting the date.
According to the press release, the bills are delinquent if they’re not paid by July 31. Property tax owners have until […]
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I apologize for the paucity of Blogs recently but we have 2 agents off island and the rest of us are wonderfully busy with showings. As I have mentioned before though our market is holding up well there are a few real bargains to be had right now. A waterfront lot was originally listed at […]
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Estate Peter Bay half acre lot has just been reduced by $500,000 from $1.7M to $1.2M. Gorgeous home site situated in prestigious Estate Peter Bay with great views over north shore to Jost Van Dyke. This parcel is not part of Peter Bay subdivision therefore no membership dues, assessments, covenants or restrictions can be levied. […]
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Looking for a building lot in Great Cruz Bay? There are very few to choose from in this well established neighborhood. A new listing is coming up soon so if you have been looking in this area of St. John give me a call.
Merry 340 776-6666 merryvi@aol.com
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“Amorita” is a 4 bedroom, masonry house located just a stone’s throw from the Westin Resort. The water view faces Hart Bay on the south shore so a breeze is most always present. See more details at: Click to view listing(s)
The owner is very eager to sell soon and will consider some seller […]
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It’s been soon beautiful for months that it never occurred to me that rain was on the way! In a matter of 12 hours it was reported that 11 inches of rain fell swamping low level areas. I happened to have the day off and spent it watching movies on the couch with my son. […]
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