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St. Croix vs. Hawaii - Apr 27 12:56 PM
I just returned from a week in Oahu,  Hawaii, where I spent a wonderful week with my lovely daughter.  She lives in Australia - so Hawaii is half way for us! I had been to Oahu about 12 years ago, where I studied Dolphin intelligence at the Marine Mammal Institute there (it's no longer there....).  It was very interesting to go back to compare that tropical paradise with the one I currently live in!
Oahu is about ...

Pros & cons of living in the VI - May 13 09:07 PM
I got an email this evening from a mainlander asking me about the pros & cons of living here.  Interesting queston!  And one that would elicit a different response from every person here on the island, I'm sure! 
In the spirit of helpfulness, I did compile my list.  Here it is
PROS:I absolutely LOVE the weather here!  I like it hot - don't even have AC here - so for me - that's a big PRO.  ...

Special packages for visiting St. Croix for Military! - May 04 10:13 AM
If you are an active duty service member, reservist, veteran, retiree, or member of a military family - there's a vacation package for you that includes coupons for $1000 dinner specials, $50 shopping certificate, $50 resort credit toward accommodations, $50 toward various activities, plus children under 12 stay for free.  5 night minimum stay required - must book by Sept 30 for travel between April 1 and Oct. 31.  Book thru hotels.com.  Participating hotels include Carambola ...

New Property Tax Rates in St Croix! - May 04 10:03 AM
Finally, we have a new property tax bill!  The bill calls for tax payers to pay at a mil rate of .0037 on homes, .0049 on unimproved property, .0071 on commercial properties, and .014 on timeshares.  These rates are paid on 100 percent of the value of the property. 
Previously, all tax payers paid a mil rate of .0075 on 60 percent of the value of the property.  
Since property tax bills have NOT been issued ...

Fun Things to do that are minutes from Cedar Park, TX Section 1 - Apr 01 08:55 AM
One thing that a family can start their summer with is to go to a Round Rock Express game.....Loads of fun this minor league team offers excitement not matter what age your children are.  The stadium is set up so you can have great seats of you can relax in the grass in the back side of the field in hopes if catching a HOME RUN.  To find out more about Cedar Park go to www.buyhomecedarpark.com  More Ideas ...

Dubai Properties & Real Estate Guide - Jan 24 02:58 AM
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Buying a Home in St. Croix - Aug 24 09:00 PM
Many folks wonder about how real estate works in St. Croix.  The great thing is that it's the good ol USA - so you get title and a recorded deed - and your investment is safe.  Any  licensed real estate agent here can show you any property that is listed in the MLS - and we generally know about "FSBOS" (for sale by owner) as well and can show you those that fit the bill for ...

Healthcare in St Croix - Apr 04 09:31 AM
If you're thinking about living here, you will definitely want to know about healthcare here.  We have a nice hospital and are getting a brand new cardiac center - good news for us old timers!!
There are plenty of good physicians here and even some good specialists.  We also have a great group of holistic health practitioners - from acupuncturists to nutritionists to herbalists. As you might imagine, the island attracts health-conscious and spiritual people and practitioners.  And most ...

Cost of Living in St. Croix, USVI - Jan 28 12:36 PM
Many people are curious about the cost of living here -and how things compare with the mainland.  Here's my 2 Cents:
Dining Out:   There are some great restaurants here and I think the prices compare favorably with nice restaurants on the mainland.  A nice meal here will cost anywhere from $17 - $35 a plate, not including drinks.  Lunches are typically $8 - $15 here. A good burger will set you back about $8.  Many of the ...

Interested in moving to St. Croix? Check out these great tips: - Mar 23 03:12 PM
Interested in moving to St. Croix? Check out these great tips: 
 Wine club info
·          1st Tuesday of the month its at Deep End Bar Wine Club at Tamarind Reef hotel restaurant in Green Cay 340 773 4455 to reserve.  
·          2nd Monday of the month check out Elizabeth's Wine club at Elizabeth's at the Palms 340 719 0735 to reserve!  
·          Last Friday of the month check out Beach side cafe - Sandcastle's at the Beach in Fredericksted  340 772 ...

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Investing in the Caribbean - Great e-zine - Sep 10 07:24 PM
If you've thought of investing in the Caribbean and I have not convinced you that St. Croix is the place (I won't stop working on that - because I believe it!!) - then check out www.investcarib.com. 
It's an e-zine written by a very well informed individual who has nothing to sell or gain - he just loves exploring the area and does a great job of writing about the areas he visits.  Check it out!
Kim Lucas340-626-3758  ...

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Anguilla: Secluded, Private and Peaceful - Apr 03 11:51 AM
My family and I visited this beautiful place this past December and fell in love.  The people, culture and the beaches make this my one and only beach destination.  Being workaholics we met with developers, Realtors and land holders to get a feel for real estate in Anguilla.  The openness of the people and desire to have their property developed was amazing.  There are many options available here from existing villas in residential areas, commercial beach ...

St. Croix's Jazz Festival - Nov 27 09:00 AM
                                     
Just when I thought it couldn't get any better living here, St. Croix hosts the "Blue Bay Jazz Festival."  It was simply fabulous!  There were so many great musicians here - and man did they put on an incredible show!  The weather was absolutely perfect, the venues were wonderful, and did I mention how great the music was????!!!!!  If you closed your eyes, you might have thought you were in New Orleans on a perfect ...

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New Listing! Sea view land under $50,000!!! - Mar 08 02:53 PM
Nice, gently sloping quarter acre plot for sale with lovely sea view.  Near Cane Bay (great beach and diving) and within walking distance of several restaurants/bars. $49,000
email Kim - kim@coldwellbankervi.com , or call my cell:340-626-3758
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Where can you get a 6 bedroom, 5.5 bath waterfront home for under a million? - Nov 27 09:31 AM
In ST CROIX!!! 
As I write this, I'm sitting in this home hosting an open house for the realtors here.  It is an incredible bargain at only $895,000.  Perched right on the blue Caribbean with a reef right in front - you can literally see the sea life in front of you!  This home faces north - so the tradewinds are always blowing.  I don't know how these folks, who are good friend of mine, can ...

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Top Real Estate Agents & Brokers:

Kim Lucas (Coldwell Banker Land-de Wilde): Real Estate Agent in Christiansted, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands Kim Lucas
Coldwell Banker Land-de Wilde
Christiansted, VI
Team San Martin RE/MAX St. Croix (RE/MAX St. Croix): Real Estate Agent in Christiansted, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands Team San Martin RE/MAX St. Croix
RE/MAX St. Croix
Christiansted, VI
Daniel Smith (VillaCaribas): Real Estate Agent in Christiansted, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands Daniel Smith
VillaCaribas
Christiansted, VI
Pamela  Romney (Island Real Estate Ltd.): Real Estate Agent in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands Pamela Romney
Island Real Estate Ltd.
Charlotte Amalie, VI
Valerie Sheppeard-Hankins (Coral Beach Realty, LLC): Real Estate Agent in Christiansted, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands Valerie Sheppeard-Hankins
Coral Beach Realty, LLC
Christiansted, VI
Fiona Stuart (John Foster Real Estate): Real Estate Agent in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands Fiona Stuart
John Foster Real Estate
Charlotte Amalie, VI
Holiday Homes of St. John: Real Estate Brokerage in Cruz Bay, St. John, US Virgin Islands Holiday Homes of St. John
Holiday Homes of St. John
Cruz Bay, VI
Coldwell Banker Land-de Wilde Realty: Real Estate Brokerage in Christiansted, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands Coldwell Banker Land-de Wilde Realty
Coldwell Banker Land-de Wilde Realty
Christiansted, VI
Justine Mis (Sunhaven Realty LLC): Real Estate Agent in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands Justine Mis
Sunhaven Realty LLC
Charlotte Amalie, VI
Hal Borns (Coral Beach Realty, LLC): Real Estate Agent in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands Hal Borns
Coral Beach Realty, LLC
Charlotte Amalie, VI

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