Oppenheimer Beach

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...

Business in Paradise

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...

NOSEY DONKEYS

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...

GOOD NEWS FOR REAL ESTATE

  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...

Nothing Like Great Cruz Bay

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...

9/9/09

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...

Under All is the Land in Hansen Bay

Let's talk about the East End of St. John.  Beyond Skinny's and Hurricane Hole is the land addressed Estate Hansen Bay. There are three main areas in this estate which are Dreeket's Bay Estates, Privateer Bay Estates and East End Association. Currently there...

Tis the Season

Yes, it's that time of the year again when our favorite restaurants are closing for multiple weeks. Once you decide to go out and eat, the conversation immediately turns to what's still open and what's closed.  One of my favorites in Coral Bay is Shipwreck Landing...

St. John Ferry Rate Hearing…

  ST. JOHN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The first of two public hearings was held on St. John on Wednesday night to gather information about a prior V.I. Public Services Commission rate investigation and subsequent decision to raise the price of ferry tickets for passengers...

Too close for comfort…

TROPICAL STORM ERICA THREATENS U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS It looks like Tropical Storm Erika will be visiting St. John and the U.S. Virgin Islands tomorrow bringing high winds and heavy rains.  Right now it is sunny and beautiful, the air is clear with not a cloud in the...