Missed Opportunity?!!

  Real Estate on St. John has its limits.  It is a buyers market, but the inventory in the popular price range of 750K and under is quickly going under contract.  Sales are up 40% in the year over year comparison and there are 15 villas ranging from $375,000 to $1,490,000...

From St. John to Machu Picchu

Leaving our beautiful island for a trip to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.  I'm excited!  Reading up on the historical land gives me pause to reflect on the powerful history here on St. John.  There is the Sacred Valley in Peru and we have the sacred mountains...

St. John Tradewinds News

The Labor Day Parade on St. John in Coral Bay is a tad funkier than many of the Labor Day Parades on the mainland.  The Tradewinds on-line news source nailed it with their writing and photography.  To read about the parade and enjoy more photos click here!    http://www.stjohntradewindsnews.com/ The...

St. John Market Update

  It has been a busy sales season on St. John!  There have been 33 residential properties sold compared to 19 sales last year at this time.  Vacant land is at 23 sales compared to 20 last year and condo sales are up by one, 7 this year and 6 last year. Residential...

Another Sunset Picture & Another Sale

  A great picture by the listing agent, Merry Nash, for this Virgin Grand Estates lot.  I was the selling agent and the buyer is a talented architect.  This was the best priced property in this gated community, a win for everyone.  Listings and sales, let us...

Market Shows 50% Increase in Sales!

Monday mornings I like to review the market statistics, such as 'Price Range Statistics', 'Property Type Year to Date Activity Report', and 'Year Over Year Comparison'.   It's fun to look at the numbers.  For instance, the average price for the 9 properties that sold...

Salomon Bay, St. John

'Cool clear water'.... so inviting.  Jump right in the temperature is just fine! The weather has been amazing and the real estate market is making waves. Questions?  Let me assist you, Jane@islandiarealestate.com 941.544.5855 (c) 340.776.6666 (o)   Video by our famed...

Caneel Beach Bar & Grill

  On our way to Caneel Beach Bar & Grill we came upon a donkey feasting for free in the well-maintained gardens at the resort, where  wild animals roam unrestrained on the beautiful grounds.  We passed by the donkey and had a wonderful sushi dinner at the...

The St. John Commute

Our thoughts are with you if you are driving in the snow, experiencing icy conditions and waiting for your car to heat up.  Balmy weather on St. John, current temp, 81 degrees, mostly sunny, wind coming from the SE at 12 mph, and humidity at 74%.  There you have it....

VOGUE Magazine ~ Step Aside, Tulum—These Are the Five Hottest Winter Escapes of 2016

The January issue of Vogue Magazine named St. John in the top 5 places to visit, we would have to agree! Instead of St. Barth’s, try St. John  St. Barth’s has long been the It destination for East Coasters in the winter because of its relatively close proximity...