Under all is the land

Let's talk about land. It's in our Preample to our Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice that Realtors should recognize that the interests of the nation and its citizens require the highest and best use of the land and the widest distribution of land ownership. Currently...

What’s new…..

  other than I have joined the Islandia team and the National Park Service has recently opened up some fabulous ruins at L’Esperance. I can’t tell you how many times I passed by this spot and had no idea all this great history was right...

Ted Kennedy’s visit to Coral Bay

  You can't turn on the news today without hearing a Teddy Kennedy story and this blog is no exception. Some years back, Ted Kennedy sailed into Coral Bay (in St. John U.S. Virgin Islands) on a yacht rented from the Moorings, and came ashore for a night at Skinny Legs,...

YACHT PLUS

The  289'   "Maltese Falcon" is said to be the largest privately owned yacht in the world.  She was built by the Italian Perini Navi yachts.  Perhaps we will see her in the Virgin Islands someday. �

Welcome to St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands!

This is what the ferry dock in Cruz Bay on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands looked like this afternoon.  The photo is courtesy of St. John Spice, a local retail store which is located in the building on your right as you depart the St. John ferry in Cruz Bay. ...

THREE STORY LIMIT PROPOSED

Senator-At-Large Craig Bashinger has introduce a bill in the Virgin Islands Legislature that would limit buildings on St. John to a maximum of three stories.  I am very in much in favor of the bill and have spoken with several of my clients who own properties that are...

Strong Gain in Existing-Home Sales Maintains Uptrend

  Washington, August 21, 2009 For the first time in five years, existing-home sales have increased for four months in a row, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Existing-home sales – including single-family, townhomes,...

We are very pleased to welcome Lynn Giovanna to the Islandia team.  Lynn knows the island well, having lived on St. John for over 10 years.  She is also an experienced Realtor with 5 years in the industry.  Welcome aboard Lynn!

Seasons in the sun…

Living on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, we meet hundreds of visitors from all over and everyone asks the same questions - "how long have you lived here, where are you from, why did you move to St. John", etc.  People from the colder climates often ask, "don't...

ANA FIZZLES

  Tropical storm Ana lost its omph and passed by St. John about 5AM this morning with a few thunder storms and gusts to a maximum of 40MPH.  Bill is another story altogether.  It is already hurricane strength and headed in our general direction. ...