Install A Solar Hot Water System In Your Home For No Upfront Cost

Solar Systems, LLC, a USVI manufacturer of solar water heaters, can now make their solar water heaters available for no upfront cost, thanks to a combination of efforts of President Obama’s stimulus plan and the Virgin Islands Energy Office (“VIEO”). Solar Systems solar...

7 Things To Look For When Buying A New Home

When shopping for your new home it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of finding that perfect house.  You can avoid buying a “lemon” by paying attention to these key aspects of your prospective new home. Check the Foundation Foundations can be the mostly costly...

Island Empire – Blowout Clearance Sale

Just moving on island or looking to remodel your existing home?  Take advantage of Island Empire's huge clearance sale, savings of up to 10%-75% for one week only.  The 2011 inventory is on it's way, so come take advantage of the huge savings.  Items range from teak, mahogany,...

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...

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...

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...

Buying vs. Renting

Have you been considering making the transition for renter to home owner?  Today’s economic times are strange ones, on one hand, the market is flooded with inventory and prices are at all time lows; on the other hand, the economy is still shaky and unemployment is at an all...

Housing Market Update

Existing Home Sales Jump Again: Despite bad weather, U.S. home sales jumped more than expected in December.  Sales of previously occupied homes soared 12.3 percent last month which far surpassed national forecasts of an increase of only 4.5%.  This marks the second straight...