Posted on February 27th, 2010 by Marty
Coral Bay Casa - masonry construction, water view. Only $875,000.
Someone asked me recently, “which is a better investment, stocks or real estate?” I have money in both. As they say, ‘don’t put all your eggs in one basket.’ If you need liquidity and have the stomach to ride out the gyrations of the stock […]
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Posted on February 26th, 2010 by Lynn
A Great, Big Island Welcome to everyone on island for the 8tuff mile race! I hope everyone has a good time and good luck on your finish time!
GO VELMA GO!!!
From beautiful St. John, USVI, Have a Sunny Weekend! Lynn
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Posted on February 25th, 2010 by Marty
I have heard people say, “there’s nothing to do on St. John.” To those people I say, so what. Spending the day ‘doing nothing’ on St. John is a far sight better than doing almost anything anywhere else. We have some of the most beautiful picturesque places on the planet where one can ‘do nothing’, […]
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Posted on February 23rd, 2010 by Marty
Hawksnest Bay on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands and U.S. departments of Energy and Interior have entered into an agreement to move the territory away from its dependence on fossil fuels. In April, the U.S. Virgin Islands was chosen as one of three pilot projects for Energy Development in […]
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Posted on February 22nd, 2010 by Lynn
Well who wants to jump out of bed in the morning when there is snow in the forcast? Or perhaps your radio alarm clock goes off every morning so you can listen to the traffic reports to know if you need to leave a few minutes early to go to work. That doesn’t sound like any fun! […]
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Posted on February 20th, 2010 by Lynn
They are not your typical island dogs but they are MY island dogs and they love it here! I tried to explain to them about snow and they think it’s something you eat, similar to steak………you gotta love them! And I do and it’s nice to meet so many people vacationing here who give my […]
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Posted on February 19th, 2010 by Marty
Greetings from St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands!
Here is the latest on the property tax situation -
ST. THOMAS - Chief District Court Judge Curtis Gomez on Wednesday denied a motion by the U.S. Virgin Islands government to lift a 2003 injunction and allow property tax bills to be sent out using new property values and new […]
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Posted on February 18th, 2010 by Merry
Calabash Boom parcel 29 F-D has been reduced again from $199,000 to $179,000. This is a great lot with an easy build and terrific views over Johnson’s Bay & East End to Virgin Gorda. This is a perfect lot for a buyer looking for a real bargain.
For more information contact Merry merryvi@aol.com 340 776-6666
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Posted on February 17th, 2010 by Lynn
Great price for this parcel of land located in the Rendezvous & Ditleff area where it borders Chocolate Hole. This photo was taken from the adjacent house to show the view. It has a very gently grade and a great water view. Listed at $274,900 it is currently the least expensive parcel in Rendezvous & […]
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Posted on February 16th, 2010 by Marty
The Energy Office of the U.S. Virgin Islands recently held public hearings regarding the drafting of new regulations for permitting wind turbines. For more information on this and other alternative energy programs and homeowner rebates and grants go to: http://www.vienergy.org/
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Posted on February 12th, 2010 by Marty
Surf’s up in the Virgin Islands.
Our usually calm waters have been stirred up by large Atlantic swells. According to the latest weather advisory:
A coastal Flood Warning and a high surf warning remain in effect
until 8 am AST Saturday for the northwest through northeast
coasts of Puerto Rico… Culebra and Vieques and for the northern
U.S. Virgin […]
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Posted on February 10th, 2010 by Bernie
DeJongh wants BVI to modify strict new charter boat law
By ALDETH LEWIN
Tuesday, February 9th 2010
ST. THOMAS - Gov. John deJongh Jr. is reaching out to British Virgin Islands officials to revise a law - implemented Feb. 1 - which is hurting small charter boats in the USVI.
The new law, the Small Commercial Vessels Code, […]
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Posted on February 9th, 2010 by Merry
“Villa Lantano” - Magnificent North Shore views over Peter Bay to Jost Van Dyke from this spacious home in Upper Peter Bay. Features include custom kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances, travertine marble floors throughout, including decks, large pool deck with adjoining spa, water views from every room and pool plus lush professional landscaping. […]
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Posted on February 4th, 2010 by Merry
It has been a busy week on St. John with a lot of buyers looking at property. After looking at 12 houses in one day one of my customers looked a bit like like the guy above - kind of dazed and confused.
Merry 340 776-6666 merryvi@aol.com
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Posted on February 2nd, 2010 by Marty
ONLY $99,000 for this quarter acre parcel in Estate Bethany. Located at the end of a newly paved estate road, this property is convenient to Cruz Bay but far enough away from traffic and road noise. The upper lot line is cut and flagged. Owner financing available to qualified buyer. Hurry!
Contact Marty for more information: […]
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