Buying Island Real Estate — Is Island Life For You?
Is island life for you? Or is having an island getaway for you? Both questions would entail completely different lists of pros and cons. For investment purposes, island homes tend to hold their value, as land is obviously at a premium on an island! The population of USA has access to many islands, but none […]
Esquina Criollo
Se acerca rápidamente la gran parada que el desfile que se ha convertido en parte de la tradición de las Islas Vírgenes. La gente estaba de muy buen humor para celebrar Día de la Independencia Dominicana. Cientos de personas se van a alinear en la calle King, saludando y gritando saludos a la gente en […]
Are you considering selling your home for the New Year?
Most sellers make the mistake of assuming the way they live in a home is a good atmosphere in which to conduct a sale. It is not. Homebuyers are not looking for a property in which you, the seller, seem comfortable. They are looking for a property in which THEY will feel comfortable and can […]
Lighting Up the Streets!
A group of gentlemen who shared holiday cheer, political stories, and local chatter is who we can thank for the lighting up of Christiansted town during the Christmas season. The Gentlemen of Jones is a St. Croix based organization that focuses on community service and community outreach. Because of their love for the season, the […]
Mind Your Money | Record Retention Guide
This month Joel Lee, CPA, discusses record retention that will help you when preparing for your tax returns this year and in the future. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants has developed and distributed a detailed guide for record retention. I have included below selections that may be of particular interest to housing cooperatives […]
Coquito Recipe
Eggnog is a staple during the holiday season. In the Virgin Islands, Coquito is our flavor of the season! Also known as Puerto Rican eggnog, Coquito is a thick decadent drink that can be kicked up a notch with the addition of rum. We love Coquito so much that we even have a festival in […]
Chef Digby Stridiron on balter
The most exciting revitalization project in Christiansted town in recent years is almost ready and of course, Blue Sky was involved! USVI Culinary Ambassador, Chef Digby Stridiron, talks about balter, an upcoming restaurant on the corner of Company Street and Queen Cross Street in the heart of Christiansted town. Blue Sky sold the property in […]
Market Stats, November 2015
The numbers say it all! St. Croix’s market has rebounded in all segments, experiencing double-digit increases in average sales prices almost across the board. The residential market, despite a decrease in the number of units sold, has witnessed a very healthy 30% increase in average sales price. Great news for sellers so buyers, if you […]
First Time Home Buyer Tips
Have you been planning on purchasing a home and ready to begin the process? Here are a few steps to get you prepared for a successful purchase experience. The first thing you should do before you shop for your new home is to get a copy of your credit report and credit score! You can […]
Curb Appeal: Is Your Property Ready?
When preparing to sell, it is important to ensure that your property is attractive from the street and stands out from the others on the block to increase your chances of attracting buyers. When potential customers arrive at a property, they usually know within the first 5 minutes if the property is “the one” based […]
