Christmas Tree traditions in the islands

I love learning about old traditions and the Guavaberry Rum is great Christmas time tradition! I was considering getting a century plant to use as my Christmas tree this year but have not found one. When I was chatting about this topic at the office, Merry asked me about getting...

Great new listing on Ajax Peak priced to sell!

OK, here it is. This is the type of property everyone is asking me for; great location, nice views, well maintained, concrete, easy access, simple driveway, apartment and priced to sell at $870,000! Click to view listing(s) This villa was built by the owner and has been...

Guavaberry Rum – A Christmas Tradition

It is Christmas in the Virgin Islands and if you hear a group of carolers at your door singing: "Good mornin', good mornin', ah come fo' mi Guavaberry" then it's time to bring out the Guavaberry rum. This is a local libation made by families from a generations old recipe. The...

Christmas & New Year’s weeks at the Westin

Wouldn't it be nice to get away to sunny St. John over the holidays?? The Westin Resort, St. John is a great place to celebrate the holidays every year. There are currently holiday weeks available for sale at the Westin for weeks 51 and 52 which usually fall on Christmas and...

Dreeket’s Bay – Pure Magic

  Awe inspiring vistas and beautiful beachfront properties.  Your choice of parcels, from 19 acres to half an acre, 7.9M to 250K, and all the views are fabulous.  Artfully executed stone walls line the paved roads in this serene development that includes...

Hansen Bay on the east end of St. John

Well it appears that I am not the only one who appreciates the beauty and serenity of the east end! This beautiful boat caught my eye this morning when I was working out in the Hansen bay area. You can get more details on vessels you site in your area at:  http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-64/centery:20/zoom:7 Currently...

“Yellow Bird” cottage in Estate Enighed

If you follow our blog, you may be aware that we are experiencing a lot of the sales activity with homes in the price range under $1M and the inventory is getting smaller and smaller. "Yellow Bird" cottage has been experiencing a lot of showing activity and that of course,...

Huge price reduction on Coral Bay parcel!

Just reduced to $90,000 and Seller's want to see an offer on this .97 acre parcel in Saunder's Gut with nice easterly sunrise views Click to view listing(s). I am glad to help with any questions you may have regarding this property or other properties on St. John actively for...

St. John Realtors floating board meeting

Yesterday the St. John Board of Realtors held its annual meeting aboard the sailing vessel Kekoa, a 55 ft. custom built catamaran with room for up to 78 passengers.  Our barefoot board of directors called the meeting to order and we dispensed with the business at hand efficiently...

Buying Real Estate with your IRA

Yes you can buy real estate with your self-directed IRA (Individual Retirement Account). Even on St. John.  It has been done and it's not as difficult as you might think. If your IRA is with a brokerage firm you may need to transfer funds to be used for real estate to...