Posted on September 30th, 2009 by Merry
This new shopping center on St. John is located on the South Shore Road in the high traffic area near the Westin resort and timeshares and south shore rental villas. Anchor tenants include a grocery store and a bank.  Loads of parking and new construction make this a very desirable commercial property.
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Posted on September 29th, 2009 by Lynn
If you have been vacationing on St. John over the years, chances are that you have stayed at the Westin Resort on one of those visits. It’s a beautiful resort! If you don’t want to rent a car & drive, take the taxis, don’t want to leave resort, you have restaurants, gym, tennis courts, boating […]
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Posted on September 28th, 2009 by Marty
Bags and rolls of the U.S. Virgin Islands Quarter will go on sale at the US Mint on Monday, September 28, 2009 at 12:00 Noon ET. This will be the fifth coin released in the District of Columbia and US Territories Quarters Program.
The reverse design of the Virgin Islands Quarter features tyre palm trees, yellow […]
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Posted on September 26th, 2009 by Marty
Many Virgin Islands property owners still have some concerns about filing an appeal of 2006 property taxes.
Below is an excerpt from an article about our property tax situation from last week’s Virgin Island Daily News:
The Tax Review Board must be fully functional and provide for due process for taxpayers who dispute the property valuations […]
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Filed under: Property Tax Updates
Posted on September 25th, 2009 by Karye
Today is the first day vehicles have been able to go “round about”. Here is the latest photo update on the progress in down town Cruz Bay.
Karye
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Posted on September 24th, 2009 by Karye
For those of you who contacted me and Lynn about our July and September blogs pointing out the unique qualities of this private island retreat, the price was just reduced. The villa on a half acre site is now offered at $2,250,000.
If you’d like maximum privacy, the adjacent half acre waterfront site is available at […]
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Posted on September 23rd, 2009 by Marty
CORAL BAY CASA is a masonry 2 bdrm - 2 bath home on 1/2 acre in Upper Carolina on the east side of beautiful St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The property is only 20 minutes from Cruz Bay and 6 minutes to the nearest National Park beach. From the living room and the […]
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Posted on September 22nd, 2009 by Lynn
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I can’t tell you how many times someone has told me that they are looking for a little something on the beach. Well it just doesn’t get any better than this! Lovango is just a 10 minute boat ride from Cruz Bay in St. John. It’s the perfect escape when you want to get away […]
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Posted on September 21st, 2009 by Karye
Perfect privacy and spectacular ocean views lie at the heart of “The
Retreat’s” natural appeal. Its three pavilions, all on one level, are
grouped around a beautifully landscaped courtyard with swimming pool and
jetted hot tub. Every room of the house enjoys an ocean view - a sparkling
panorama of Sir Francis Drake Channel, with […]
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Posted on September 16th, 2009 by Lynn
Not a bad place for a party! I must say it was a beautiful day this past Saturday when I attended a friends birthday party at Oppenheimer beach. For a nominal fee, you can rent the facility through Parks & Recreation (340-776-6531). Plenty of shaded areas under the seagrapes and the snorkeling is great! It’s […]
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Posted on September 15th, 2009 by Marty
Cinnamon Bay in St. John’s Virgin Islands National Park
I like to commute to and from work via the North Shore Road which takes me by St. John’s most beautiful beaches as I drive through the Virgin Islands National Park. We routinely receive inquiries from folks contemplating leaving their present life and moving to St. […]
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Posted on September 14th, 2009 by Merry
While showing property last week we stopped the Jeep so my customers could get some photos of 3 donkeys lounging beside the road. We got more close-ups than expected when all three tried to get their heads through the window at the same time.
For your own adventure in St. John, USVI real estate contact me […]
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Posted on September 12th, 2009 by Merry
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - According to a report seen on Reuters a larger-than-expected gains in U.S. housing prices and consumer confidence on Tuesday lent new weight to views that the economy is emerging from the longest recession since the 1930s.While we have seen an increase in confidence and sentiment some areas of the international property market […]
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Posted on September 11th, 2009 by Lynn
What a view from this area! The Great Cruz Bay neighborhood has it all. Located by the Westin Resort off the Southshore road, its close to town location, paved roads and incredible sunset views make this an ideal place to live or vacation. Owners in this neighborhood can also enjoy access to a dinghy dock […]
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Posted on September 9th, 2009 by Marty
Since the beginning of the 21st century we have had fun with repeating single digit dates. Last year it was 8/8/08. Many cultures saw it as a lucky number and had celebrations, but this year it is 9/9/09, and for some it is still lucky, but for others, 9 is a warning, and it even […]
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