United Way To Hold Valentine's Weekend Fundraiser at Yacht Haven Grande

United Way of St. Thomas-St. John cordially invites the public to spread the love this Valentine's weekend by joining them for poolside dancing!  There will be old school tunes spinning and this event is for the whole family, young and old alike. An evening of dancing and fashion...

THEY SAY A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS AND YES, THAT IS SO TRUE!

At Sea Glass Properties we are meticulous about our business and we require professional grade pictures for our listings, so, we turn to a professional.  We call” Robert” of Louis Lucas Photography to take pictures of our listings. End result, fantastic brochure quality...

Title Insurance, the other insurance…

Your home may be the largest investment you’ll ever make.  To protect it, you need an Owner’s Title Insurance Policy. What is title insurance?  It is the application of the principals of insurance to risks, which are present in all real estate transactions. Title insurance...

Lagnappe: Custom Sewing & Creations for the Caribbean Lifestyle

The name is a creole word for the little extra niceties in life. That concept defines their studio from product selection to in home services. Let their design professionals help you add something special to your home. To beat the heat this summer, be sure to check out their...

12th Annual Hebrew Congregation Antiques, Art & Collectibles Auction

The historic Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas will hold its 12th annual Antiques, Art and Collectibles Auction at noon on Sunday, Feb. 13, at Antilles School’s MCM Center. Doors will open at 10 a.m. for a preview of live and silent auction items. "Flea market" sale tables...

Tonight: Dr. Barry DeVine – Connecting Island Ecosystems, Development & Our Future

The Island Green Building Association (IGBA) will have a public presentation on Wednesday, February 9th at The Marketplace on St. John, 2nd floor.  Refreshments begin at 5:00 pm with speaker from 5:30-6:30 pm. Dr. Barry Devine, resident scientist and author of "Island Peak to...

Key Issues About Building Responsibly in the Virgin Islands

If you are considering building your dream home in Paradise there are several key issues to take into account before breaking ground.  These factors include minimizing damage to our hillside, mangrove and coral reef ecosystems; designing a home that is in harmony with the existing...

Bringing Home A Piece of St. John

The design team of Jennifer Cutshaw and Osa Notting has created a stunning line of hand-crafted silver jewelry called V.I.be, Virgin Islands Blue Expressions.  Their logo is worked into every piece and also features the well known petroglyph found on an ancient rock carving...

Quick Fixes for the Kitchen & Bath

We all know that the current real estate market is flooded with inventory making competition tougher than ever.  We also know that economic times are particularly tight and property owners are hesitant to spend big dollars on remodels.  But don’t despair, there are several...

10 Ways to Improve Your Chances of Getting a Mortgage in 2011

Have the Best Credit Score – In the past, lower credit scores didn’t hinder your ability to get a mortgage, but in these lean economic times, the higher the credit score the better! You need a bare minimum of 740 in order to get a good interest rate. Pay Off Loans - Make...