Posted on September 4th, 2008 by Karye
The Tax Assessor’s office has started to mail out the 2006 property tax bills reflecting the updated values. Visit this link to read today’s article in the Daily News.
Here is another site to visit which has a running history of the situation as well as periodic updates.
http://www.coralbaycommunitycouncil.org/property-tax-info.htm
For additional information, or if you have questions call or contact Karye
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Posted on September 3rd, 2008 by Merry
This colorful cascade of color decorates my driveway and gives pleasure every day. It is very unusual for bouganvilla to grow down a wall like this. These plants were trained when they were young and supple. A string weighted with a rock hanging over the wall trained the branches to bend downward. The neighbors laughed at my dangling rocks but it has paid off. Some of these plants ar two colors with magenta and white blossoms on the same plant. A natural bouquet.
Merry
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Posted on August 29th, 2008 by Merry
Most people think of Estate Chocolate Hole as the place for expensive rental villas and moored yachts but there is new activity in the commercial area just west of the Westin Resort. Guinea Grove apartments were completed last year and are fully leased. Now under construction is Greenleaf Commons, a beautiful new commercial building that is mostly leased but has a couple of spots still available - with plenty of parking. Next to this building is a vacant lot with commercial zoning and listed for sale for $595,000. With very little business zoned property on St. John this is a great opportunity to secure a location for future commercial growth.
For more information about Greenleaf Commons lease space or the lot for sale contact Merry 340 776-6666 merryvi@aol.com
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Posted on August 27th, 2008 by Merry
We have added a little steel pan music to the opening pages of our web site. Please let us know how you feel about it. Like it? Hate it? Slows down loading of page too much? Would like it on the Blog page as well? Your input is important so be sure and let us know. You can E-mail me directly at merryvi@aol.com
Merry
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Posted on August 26th, 2008 by Karye
I’m now home from a visit to a very different island, Brooklyn
New York. My husband wanted to visit our daughter for his birthday so we rented an apartment in historic Fort Greene, located just one block from the Atlantic Station, a major subway hub providing easy access to just about anywhere you’d like to go in record time.
We had a week of fun, eating, movie-going and visiting with family and old friends in Manhattan and Brooklyn. One of our buddies Tim, whom we first met on St. Thomas 30 years ago, introduced us to a very different side of
Brooklyn. These photos were taken on his friend’s boat where our family was treated to a sunset cocktail cruise.
Note the interstate highway sign hovering above the tidal marshes of Seepshead Bay.
Later, as we crossed the sound and anchored up not far from
Rockaway Beach, the sun began to set over the parachute jump at
Coney Island.
Returning to the dock was even more remarkable as the full moon rose over Rockaway Beach. Entering the tidal marsh at dark everyone was wowed by several shooting stars in the incredibly clear sky. What a great day and a memorable fun filled week.Still, I am glad to be home to my very special and favorite island.
Karye
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Posted on August 25th, 2008 by Merry
This 4 bedroom pool villa with spectacular views over Rendezvous Bay and St. John’s south shore is reduced from $1.35M to $1M until September 30 only. Seller has a short window for a business opportunity and wants a quick cash closing. See a VIDEO TOUR at: http://www.islandiarealestate.com/tours.cfm?attributes.mlsid=03-69
For more details contact Merry at 340 776-6666 merryvi@aol.com
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Posted on August 23rd, 2008 by Merry
The new traffic “roundabout” construction has begun in earnest. This traffic circle is located by the former Texaco station and just down the hill from the Islandia building. This is a great time of year to start as there is not much traffic and the schools are closed. Construction is expected to take over a year to finish so I guess we will all have to get used to traffic delays and re-routing.
Merry
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Posted on August 22nd, 2008 by Amy
How to cool off - island style! Quincy and I decided it was time to take a dip late yesterday afternoon. The funny thing is, Quincy’s not even my dog. But, he’s a great swimming buddy!
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Posted on August 21st, 2008 by Merry
“VILLA MISTRAL”- WATERFRONT –This beautiful 5 bedroom home is right on the water at dynamicHart Bay. Watch or join the surfers riding the waves or watch and listen to the surf from the 2 separate swimming pools each with a spacious sun deck. This very special home includes such features as infinity edge pool, grotto and waterfall, coral stone floors, decks and railings, stainless appliances, air conditioning, gazebo, dual sinks in baths, custom hardwood doors and windows, custom ceramic roof tile, designer hardware, game room, and a huge generator. “Villa Mistral” is at the end of a paved estate road. Arguably the most beautiful house and location on
St. John! Offered at $7.995M
For more information about “Villa Mistral” or any other real estate on St. John contact Merry 340 776-6666 merryvi@aol.com
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Posted on August 20th, 2008 by Merry
The next time you are on island looking at property or just vacationing check out “Sugar Bird Nest”. This one bedroom apartment is at the Contant Point home of our secretary, Lee Morris, and she looks forward to making your stay as comfortable as possible. For first time visitors she is a wealth of information about how to enjoy your stay. You may call her for more information at Islandia at 340 776-6666 or check out the apartment, including rates at http://www.vrbo.com/197654 “Sugar Bird Nest” is clean, comfortable, affordable and fun.
Merry 340 776-6666 merryvi@aol.com
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Posted on August 19th, 2008 by Amy
View from 2-2 Concordia, St John, VI 00830
Are you considering building a home on St. John? This may be the perfect time. Why? For starters, we have a large inventory of land right now, approximately 280 parcels available so there are many options and lower prices than in recent years. In addition, fewer building permits have been pulled this year and with less land sales this is likely to continue for a while. This means our builders are starting to slow down a bit which should result in lower prices.
Potential home builders have many choices these days in addition to traditional frame or masonry homes. These include kit homes and modular homes which are often more afforable.
If you click the link below, you will see a sample list of land for sale on the St. John MLS. This list includes the lot pictured above, 2-2 Concordia. For more information on building on St. John and/or land for sale, please contact Amy DuPont, amy@islandiarealestate.com, 340-776-6666.
Follow this link to see the page:
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This link will no longer be available after 9/18/2008.
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Posted on August 18th, 2008 by Merry
People are forever making jokes and asking me if I am not afraid of hurricanes living in the Caribbean. My answer is simple: We have not had a hurricane since 1996 - how many have hit the continental United States since then?? August is a wonderful time here - plenty of parking and an average temperature of 87 degrees with a nice trade wind breeze and uncrowded beaches.
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Posted on August 17th, 2008 by Amy
I featured this house a few weeks ago and it is worthly of a second post! The price has just been reduced to $529,000 and the owner wants offers!
This fabulous home on the beautiful North Shore of St. Thomas has expansive views that include world famous Magen’s Bay and the Brass islands.
This well built masonry 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is in absolutely pristine condition and is located on a private road with only four residences. The main level has 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, a welcoming foyer & an open living room/dining room area. There is 850 feet of outdoor living space including 500 square feet of covered deck. The lower level is presently an income producing 1 bedroom apartment with a private entrance. The lot is .52 acres with beautiful and lush tropical landscaping that has been meticulously maintained. And there is plenty of room to add a pool or another bedroom. Oh yes, and did you notice the lawn? I can’t remember the last time I saw one!
This property truly has a lot to offer and at an asking price of $529,000 - it won’t be available for long! Contact Amy DuPont, amy@islandiarealestate.com for more information! ph# 340-776-6666.
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Posted on August 15th, 2008 by Amy
View from Unit 3 Mango Terrace
Mango Terrace Condominiums are currently under construction and should be complete by December 2008! Mango is located just outside of downtown Cruz Bay and are some of the most spacious and luxurious condo’s on St. John. Mango Terrace differs from many of the other condo properties because it is comprised of only six units, ensuring a more private and quiet setting. Unlike larger hotel-condos, there are fewer rules governing how you use your condo which provides you with more freedom to use the condo as you’d like: as a vacation property, a full time residence, or rent it either short term or long term.
All Mango condos will have fine finishes throughout including: granite slab counters in the kitchen & bathroom vanities, high quality cabinets, stainless steel appliances, tiled floors and beautifully tiled showers, air-conditioning and your own washer and dryer. In addition there is a pool and barbeque area all surrounded by lush tropical landscaping. Also, each condo is also has one guaranteed parking space.
To see pictures of Mango’s already completed sister project, Palm Terrace, visit: www.palmterracevillas.com.
Prices start at $825,000 and range to $1.6M for the top floor penthouse unit 1.
If full ownership isn’t for you, we are offering a few of the units as fractional purchases of 25% ownership. In this option, you have deeded ownership of 3 months per year. 25% ownership ranges from $250,000-$450,000. We are working on a financing option for the fractionals.
For more information, please contact Amy DuPont, amy@islandiarealestate.com, 340-643-2387,
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Posted on August 13th, 2008 by Merry
For visitors on a budget the St. John Inn is a comfortable alternative to a full service resort or private villa. The Inn is located in Cruz Bay and is just a short walk to shopping and restaurants and safari buses to the beach. Built in the 1950s, the old West Indian charm of the rooms remains but the hotel has been upgraded with modern plumbing and fixtures. Now offered for sale at $3M, which includeds the adjoining lot for future expansion.
For more information about this or any other real estate qustion contact Merry Nash 340776-6666 merryvi@aol.com
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Posted on August 12th, 2008 by Karye
Work began yesterday on the Cruz Bay Roundabout Project. Island Roads, who was awarded the contract for the job began the first step, removal of a retaining wall next to the Julius Sprauve School. Since it is summer and school is out, the noisiest and most destructive work is being scheduled during this period.
Regardless of the timing of things, this project will be interesting to watch and deal with. No provision was made for a bypass to divert traffic out of downtown Cruz Bay from the north shore road, so brace yourself for what will likely be some serious afternoon gridlock.
Karye
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Posted on August 11th, 2008 by Amy
John Jackson of St. Thomas has made it through to the 2nd rounds of the men’s welterweight competition after defeating his opponent from Belarus. For the full story, please visit The St. Thomas Source http://www.onepaper.com/stthomasvi/?v=d&i=&s=News:Local+Sports&p=1212901085.
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Posted on August 8th, 2008 by Amy
Virgin Islanders are proud to have 7 athletes competing in the Olympics! If you are tuning in tonight to watch the opening ceremonies they will be in the 140th position, after the USA team and before American Samoa.
Our Athletes are:
Brothers: John Jackson & Julius Jackson: Boxing: Welterweight & Light Heavyweight respectively, coached by their father and 3 time world champion: Julian “The Hawk” Johnson
Laverne Jones of St. Croix: 100 & 200 meter races
Tabarie Henry of St. Croix: 400 meter
Thomas Barrows III of St. Thomas: Laser Divsion Sailing
Ned Gerard of St. John: Prone Rifle Shooting
(a local builder on our island)
Joshua Laban of St. Croix: 50 meter free style
Watch our BLOG for updates!
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Posted on August 6th, 2008 by Amy
Bill Morris
Many of you have had the opportunity to meet or speak with our bubbly secretary, Lee Morris. Recently, family and friends of Lee’s have established The Bill Morris Scholarship Fund to honor the memory of Lee’s late husband. Bill was a volunteer math teacher for grades 4 -6 at the Julius E. Sprauve school on St. John for many years and he was committed to educating the youth of the island. Bill especially emphasized the importance of learning math fundamentals, including times tables and fractions, and had authored a book on this subject that Lee intends to edit and publish. The mission of the Bill Morris Scholarship Fund is to provide tutition assistance to a worthy St. John student to further his or her pursuit of learning in the fields of mathematics or science at an accredited university. To learn more about the Bill Morris Scholarship Fund, including how to make a donation, please visit www.billmorrisscholarshipfund.org.
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Posted on July 29th, 2008 by Amy
I took these shots the other morning at the Red Hook barge dock, a very busy place especially in the peak commuting hours. Barges leave about every 1/2 hour beginning at 6am and ending at 7pm and they transport just about everything we get here on St. John. Passenger vehicles also use the barges regulary and the cost is between $42-$50 round trip.
Above is the Mister B pulling out while the Roanoke passengers are getting ready to drive off.
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Posted on July 26th, 2008 by Amy
Want a big view from one of St. John’s beautiful vistas? Don’t want a steep lot? This lot in Estate Carolina may be a good choice for you. This FLAT lot is at the top of the hill and has incredible views of Coral Bay, Hurricane Hole and beyond to the British Virgin Islands. See the full listing information by clicking the link below:
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Financing land has never been easier on St. John - Scotia Bank is offering a program requiring only 5% down on a 20 year loan. For more information, please contact Amy DuPont at 340-776-6666 or amy@islandiarealestate.com .
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Posted on July 23rd, 2008 by Karye
A weak tropical wave passed south of the territory on Monday afternoon, taking with it the smoke and ash from the Montserrat volcano which erupted again on Sunday. Smoke and ash combined with Saharan dust, typical in the atmosphere this time of year, to create a thick haze.
It is a treat to have clear skies again, if only for a few days. Should the eruptions continue on Montserrat, we will experience hazier days than normal until the next wave passes and carries the ash and dust with it.
Then again, the dust in the atmosphere intensifies those fiery red sunsets of summer. Today’s forecast; clear, sunny and 85 degrees. Does summer get any better than this? Come experience summer in the Caribbean.
Karye�
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Posted on July 18th, 2008 by Amy
This fabulous home on the beautiful North Shore of St. Thomas has expansive views that include world famous Megan’s Bay and the Brass islands.
This well built masonry 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is in absolutely pristine condition and is located on a private road with only four residences. The main level has 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, a welcoming foyer & an open living room/dining room area. There is 850 feet of outdoor living space including 500 square feet of covered deck. The lower level is presently an income producing 1 bedroom apartment with a private entrance. The lot is .52 acres with beautiful and lush tropical landscaping that has been meticulously maintained. And there is plenty of room to add a pool or another bedroom. Oh yes, and did you notice the lawn? I can’t remember the last time I saw one!
This property truly has a lot to offer and at an asking price of $549,000 - it won’t be available for long! Contact Amy DuPont, amy@islandiarealestate.com for more information! ph# 340-776-6666.
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Posted on July 17th, 2008 by Merry
‘CASA DE PALMAS’ - Large, comfortable West Indian style home with pool and spa, nice water and sunset views, paved access on quiet dead end road, paved circular driveway, established landscaping with many palm trees and colorful hibiscus, and good breezes. The spacious lower level has 3 bedrooms, a separate entrance, complete kitchen, and adjoins deck with pool. Offered at $920,000
For more information contact Merry at 340 776-6666 merrvy@aol.com
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Posted on July 16th, 2008 by Merry
Tha above photo was taken from the deck of my house last weekend. This is the view I wake up to every morning. The ever changing but always beautiful watercolors of Rendezvous Bay on St. John’s south side were the primary reason I built my house here. If this view is for you we have several homes and a few lots for sale that share this view. There are also lots for sale on Ditleff point - shown in the photo. Call or E-mail me for more information about Rendezvous Bay real estate or any other property in the USVI.
Merry 340 776-6666 merryvi@aol.com
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Posted on July 14th, 2008 by Amy
The Voyages building is arguably one of the most impressive buildings on St. John. Located on the waterfront in Coral Bay and next to the Coccolobba Plaza, this is a great location for your restaurant or business. Need a place to live? There are two spacious apartments available on the 2nd floor.
Presently the 1st floor is available for rent and includes a fully equipped kitchen, an indoor & outdoor bar, dining room tables and chairs. Even some of the linens are included. This is truly a turn-key opportunity. This can be a fine dining establishment or a casual waterside pub! The floor plan offers flexibility and can also be used as office space, retail, an art gallery, etc.
The apartments are both 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom units with modern kitchens (one is a Chef’s kitchen) and in-unit washer and dryers. Great views of the water and balconies to enjoy the view. These are available August 1st and can be rented together or separately.
In Cruz Bay we have some prime lease space available right near the ferry dock - across the street from the popular Lime Inn restauarnt and above the Italian eatery D’livo’s. A great location for your St. John office!
Contact Amy DuPont for details, amy@islandiarealestate.com, ph#340-776-6666
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Posted on July 11th, 2008 by Merry
The Tax Assessor’s Office has announced that the delinquency notices for unpaid property taxes sent out in June have been withdrawn until further updating of the records can be done. See the Press Release below.
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| For Immediate Release No. 034-08
July 10, 2008
For More Information Contact:
Shawna K. Richards, Director of Communications
Ph: (340) 773-6459 ext. 3129
Fax: (340) 719-3801
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Property Tax Office Recalls Delinquent Property Tax Notices
The Division of Property Tax wishes to advise property owners who received notices of delinquent property taxes in June to disregard those notices. In a joint statement, Tax Assessor Roy Martin and newly appointed Tax Collector Valencio Jackson said the office is taking this action because their office is continuing to work to update property tax records.
According to Martin, a significant number of the notices issued to property owners were incorrect. “Prior to issuing the notices, the Division of Property Tax projected a slim margin of error in the records previously maintained by the Department of Finance,” Martin stated. “We were unaware of the extent of the discrepancies, but given what we have learned it became clear that more time will be needed to correct years of inefficient records management. This is why we decided it was best to recall the notices,” said Martin. The Property Tax Division is working aggressively to create an accurate database of property tax assessments and accompanying payments.
Delinquency notices will be reissued at a later date once the Division of Property Tax has thoroughly reviewed its records and clarified the payment status of Virgin Islands property owners. In this effort, the Tax Collector asked that any VI property owner who has readily available information that might assist the process of updating the tax records to provide such information to the Tax Collector’s Office. This can be done by mail to:
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Posted on July 9th, 2008 by Merry
Properties for sale on the St. Thomas Multiple Listing Service are now available on Islandia’s web site at: http://www.islandiarealestate.com/stthomas.htm
We are licensed to do business on St. Thomas as well as St. John so please give us a call or E-mail if you would like more infomation about particular real estate listings on St. Thomas or on Virgin Islands real estate in general.
Merry merryvi@aol.com 340 776-6666
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Posted on July 8th, 2008 by Amy
Islandia is happy to have the newest member of our team…Bailey! I am dog sitting for this cutie who is enjoying all her new friends at Islandia. Bailey will be coming to work with me for the next couple of weeks so stop by and say hello!
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Posted on July 7th, 2008 by Merry
“CASA DE PALMAS” is a large, comfortable West Indian style home with pool and spa, nice water and sunset views, easy access on quiet dead end road, paved circular driveway, established landscaping with many palm trees and colorful hibiscus, and good breezes. The spacious lower level has 3 bedrooms, a separate entrance, complete kitchen, and adjoins deck with pool. LISTED AT $920,000
For more information about this or any other real estate on St. John, Virgin Islands contact Merry Nash merryvi@aol.com 340 776-6666
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