WISH YOU WERE HERE?

  A lot of people do not realize that summer is a delightful time in the Virgin Islands.  Temperature this afternoon is 87 degrees with a nice breeze right off the Caribbean Sea.  Prices are good this time of year and restaurants and beaches are not crowded. ...

VOYAGES BUILDING

The Voyages Building in Coral Bay is perhaps the most attractive and well built commercial building on St. John - and is now available for purchase or lease.  The ground floor is a fully equipped restaurant with both indoor and outdoor dining.  On the second...

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

For those who want the best of north & south I found an interesting property on a recent visit to Downeast Maine.  This historic building is over 150 years old and has quite a colorful history.  It is located in the town of Lubec,...

GOODBYE TEXACO

After serving the St. John community for over 50 years the service station at the intersection of Centerline and South Shore roads is no more.  The Texaco station is being torn down to make way for the new traffic round-about.  This leaves St. John with just two...

Mocko Jumbies!

Carnival in the US Virgin Islands is part of a long standing tradition beginning in June and culminating with the July 4th celebration of Cultural Day. The holiday features bike races, calypso shows, parades, fireworks and many festivities. The St. John celebration period...

BOOKS ABOUT ST. JOHN, USVI

 We have several excellent authors here on St. John, most of whom have lived on island for the majority of their lives.  For inside information and a little bit of fun, I’d highly suggest the following literature.    “St....

MOTIVATED SELLER LOOKING FOR OFFERS!

  Two adjoining B-2 zoned properties in Estate Pastory on Centerline road, just outside of Cruz Bay Town. On one parcel is an established restaurant and a mini-golf course and the second parcel is empty and ready for development.   Both parcels are almost...

Did you hear the one about…..

How slow is the real estate market? Did you hear the one about the Realtor who asked for a raise? "I have to have a raise in my commission," the real estate agent said to his manager. "There are three other companies after me." "Is that so?" asked the manager. "What other...

Limin’

Limin’ – (verb) West Indian slang for loafing or relaxing. Now that summer is upon us, there is a notable slow down in activity here on St. John. Or maybe it’s just me. These lazy, hazy days of summer mean it’s...

A Boat For All Tastes

  The above photo was snapped from my office window not long ago.  It shows what an interesting and busy harbor St. John has.  We see here a small cruise ship followed by a  sleek 3 masted yacht followed by the Harvey Gamage, a Maine coastal schooner. ...