Good Eats of St John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Everything you need to know about where to find the perfect place to eat! We know all the favorite local places that are sure to satisfy your taste buds and your wallet! So here is the down low on the best place to take your honey for a romantic dinner. The hippest bar to grab...

How to Find a Rental on St. Thomas, VI

If you are new to the island, there are a few things you should know before you start your search for that perfect rental. Even though St. Thomas is a relatively small island, only 13 miles long by about 4 miles wide, there are very distinct areas to live. I won’t cover each...

Where is St. Thomas?

For those of you who aren't familiar with the Caribbean, here's a quick geography lesson.  St. Thomas is part of the U.S. Virgin Islands, located just 90 miles east of Puerto Rico.  Our coordinates on a map are 18°20′N 64°55′W.  In other words, Nova Scotia is to our...

Lowering Your WAPA Bill

One thing that everyone in the Virgin Islands has in common is the shared desire to lower their WAPA bills. Month after month we regret picking up the mail and seeing that envelope from our power company. What can be done? Short of investing in solar or wind power, which really...

Home Sales in St. Thomas on the Rise

Great News! Sold volume for St. Thomas homes increased 33.8% from $27,105,000 in 2011 to $36,272,400 in 2012. The island also saw an increase in the number of housing units increase from 53 to 68. Finally, we get to the best part; sales prices for homes sold increased by 4.1%...

St. Croix Real Estate Crisis Heads for Double Dip

The St. Croix US Virgin Islands real estate market is in a double-dip recession. Here is a closer look at the fallout from the 2008 financial crisis and the impact it has had on St. Croix. Year to Date        Total Sales Volume         PCT 2007                ...

St. Croix Virgin Islands Fixer-Upper

Deal of the Day! 3 homes for $35,000. This great investment opportunity sits on .34 acres. One of the houses is already rented and the other two are fixer-uppers. Don't let this great deal get away from you! Visit https://www.seaglassproperties.com/12-1419 for more information.

St. Thomas Housing Market Is Recovering

It's been a long time coming, but the St. Thomas, Virgin Islands housing market is starting to show signs of a recovery. According to a year-over-year comparison from the St. Thomas/St. Croix MLS, the average median price rose from $512,712 to $544,525, a 6% increase overall. While...

Before and After the…

The best time to get ready for a storm is well before the winds blow & the pounding rain comes.  With hurricane season now upon us, the best time to prepare is now.  Here are several useful reminders on steps you can take to protect your home and belongings, and to begin...

Guerilla Staging: 7 Hard-Core Tactics for Sellers

If you’re about to put your home on the market, understand that you are about to engage in a war of sorts. Selling your home is a battle with other listings for the qualified buyers that are out there, a battle with everything else a buyer has to do for their time and attention...