4 Home Buying Contract Errors To Be Avoided

When buying a home, mean what you say and say what you mean when filling out the contract. That's the advice of lawyer Jeff Marks, a partner with Ryan and Marks Attorneys LLP in Jacksonville, Fla. A real estate dispute in the Sunshine State illustrates his point. Christine and...

Top Ten Hot Deals Of The Week!

The USVI housing market is perking up.  Not only are potential buyers looking and contracting properties, but sellers are also getting realistic about pricing!  Stay stunned for weekly updates on hot deals in the USVI! 1. MLS #11-692, Mary's Fancy, STX, $599,000, 3/2.5 2. MLS#10-1488,...

3 Commonly Asked Questions From Potential Buyers

In these uncertain economic times, potential buyers may be left scratching their heads and wondering if this is really the “right” time to buy. As a Realtor in the USVI, I am often asked the following questions: “If home prices are continuing to drop, why should I make...

St. Thomas Carnival 2011

It’s Carnival time!!!  Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to party!  Friday, April 29, 2011, marks the opening of the Carnival Village which is fun for the whole family, with games and rides for the kiddies, food and music for all.  Cultural Fair will take place in...

Twilight Filming on St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

Rumors of a vampire invasion on our local beaches spread through the coconut telegraph like wild fire over Easter weekend.  Reportedly, filming for the next installment of the Twilight series “Breaking Dawn” was conducted late Friday and into the early hours of Saturday...

It's Never Too Early To Be Prepared

  Why wait until the National Weather Service announces that a hurricane is bearing down on us to get your storm kit put together?  Take advantage of adequate supplies, no lines and calm heads and put your hurricane kit together this spring.  Not all disasters are created...

Left Your Heart In Paradise?

Is your heart in islands, but your body elsewhere?  Now you can catch of glimpse of Paradise Live!  There is an assortment of live webcams around the USVI, so now you are only a click away from America’s Paradise! Want to see what’s jumpin’ on the Christiansted Pier?  Who’s...

Declutter And Organize Your Way To A Sale

One of the biggest problems I face as a realtor when both listing house and showing homes to potential buyers is clutter.  Clutter makes it hard to see a home’s true charm and assets. Getting rid of stuff seems to be the chore we all dread. But when closets are crowded, drawers...

7 DIY Home Improvement Tips To Increase Your Home's Value

Feeling a little behind on some home updating? There’s still time to tackle a few remodeling projects, however. Your goal may simply be to freshen the appearance of your home, but you also want to know that your hard work will increase your home’s value. Here are eight easy...

5 Things Commonly Overlooked During A Home Inspection

After you find a home that you like, the next step is to ensure the house is in top condition with a home inspection. Once the buyer and seller have settled on price, the inspection lets the buyer know that the soon-to-be-purchased home is really worth the money inside and out....