Posted on January 28th, 2010 by Merry
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It seems a lot of our site visitors have not noticed our “Interactive Map”. See the button to the left side of this page. The map shows the various Estates on St. John and you can see all listings in a particular Estate by clicking on it.Â
Merry  340 776-6666 merryvi@aol.com
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Posted on January 27th, 2010 by Marty
By Lynda Lohr — January 27, 2010 St. John Source
After several years of trying to find a planner for St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, Gov. John deJongh Jr. announced in his Monday State of the Territory address that one had been hired.
“With respect to our continuing efforts to improve the quality of planning and land-use […]
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Posted on January 26th, 2010 by Lynn
As I look out my office window at the beautiful, blue sky and bright, sunny afternoon, I just can’t focus on my work at hand. All I can see is that blue, blue, blue….. and all I can think about is how long it has been since I’ve gone to the beach. Shame on me! […]
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Posted on January 25th, 2010 by Merry
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Casa Del Palmas is back on the market at a much reduced price for a quick sale. Originally listed for $1.2M, it was taken off the market for a while but now we have a really motivated seller who has dropped the price to rock bottom. This is a lot of house for the […]
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Posted on January 23rd, 2010 by Lynn
Great views from this parcel in the lower section of Virgin Grand Estates that I’m getting ready to list. If you would like more information regarding what’s for sale in this popluar and well established neighborhood with beautiful sunset and water views, please contact me at lynn@islandiarealestate.com From beautiful St. John, USVI, Have a sunny day!
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Posted on January 21st, 2010 by Merry
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Two houses for the price of one in Estate Chosolate Hole. Both Sundance and Moonsong are very successful short term rentals. Though sharing a half acre lot, both houses are very private and within walking distance of Hart Bay beach. Sundance is 3 bedrooms, 3 baths with a pool & spa and a large […]
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Posted on January 19th, 2010 by Marty
Residents of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands can expect some relief from the struggle to find a parking place in Cruz Bay in just three months, when the V.I. Port Authority will open its Enighed Pond property to 150 parking spots, VIPA Executive Director Ken Hobson announced at the Thursday evening, January 14, […]
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Posted on January 18th, 2010 by Merry
Our four footed friends slowed traffic for while recently in down town Coral Bay. If you have to have a traffic jam this is the kind to have.
 Merry
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Posted on January 16th, 2010 by Bernie
Haiti Relief Efforts Picking Up Steam
By Molly Morris — January 15, 2010
A number of local efforts by governmental and non-governmental organizations, including a private airlift, are under way to supply aid […]
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Posted on January 14th, 2010 by Merry
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Sales figures for 2009 are now available on Islandia’s web site at: http://www.islandiarealestate.com/statsummary.cfm
Click on the year to see more details. Though sales were the worst in years there were more in the last half of the year than the first half and we have been quite busy so far this year with showings. Hopefully this […]
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Posted on January 13th, 2010 by Bernie
The Port-au-Prince area of Haiti, located about 500 miles to the west of Charlotte Amalie, was hit with a 7.3-magnitude earthquake Tuesday that caused a hospital collapse and widespread damage in the small island nation. According to initial news reports, significant casualties are expected.
“We would expect the damage to be significant,” said Christa von Hillebrandt, […]
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Posted on January 12th, 2010 by Lynn
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The temperatures are dropping and snow is falling in many areas of the US but not here on sunny St. John! According to the calendar for the Westin Timeshare units, we are currently in week 2. There is a one bedroom, week 2 unit on the market for $29,900 and a three bedroom, week 3 […]
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Posted on January 11th, 2010 by Marty
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This is what Coral Bay looked like 55 years ago. Not much going on. Just a quiet little place, home to only a few.
And here is what it looks like today. Busier, yes but I still love it. That’s why I live there. Coral Bay has withstood 55 years of development, most of it in […]
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Posted on January 9th, 2010 by Marty
Coral Bay on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands is a very special place indeed. I discovered it while on a sailing trip 14 years ago and immediately wanted to live there. I am still living in Coral Bay and still loving it. The steady trade winds keep us cool and Coral Bay is […]
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Posted on January 8th, 2010 by Bernie
By John Baur — January 7, 2010
Kenneth Turnbull receives his certificate and congratulations from Gov. John deJongh Jr. Thursday at Government House.
A program to help V.I. homeowners buy solar water-heating systems with little or no money down was announced Thursday by Gov. John deJongh Jr.—part of […]
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