We’ve been waiting with bated breath for our episode of HGTV’s Beachfront Bargain Hunt – Fleeing Chicago, Illinois for St. Croix – and it’s finally here! Ania, Kyle, Maya and Niko’s hunt for their dream home in the U.S. Virgin Islands airs tonight at 8pm EST.
Ania and Kyle have been married for seven years and have two young children, Maya and Niko. Between raising the kids and operating a thriving mortgage company outside their hometown of Chicago, they’ve rarely been able to escape for a family vacation. But when the opportunity presented itself, they managed to visit the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Croix and quickly fell in love with its tranquil vibes and picturesque setting. After this life changing experience, Ania and Kyle decide to make this a regular occurrence and feel the purchase of their very own St. Croix beach house would be the perfect way to ensure future family getaways continue. With the help of local real estate agent, David Fedeles, they hope to find a pristine slice of sandy paradise for $375,000 or less.
If you miss the premier, you can stream it online or download the HGTV Watch app on your phone.
Minneapolis natives, Doug and Linda, did both when they bought their 
Early this year I had the pleasure of meeting Minneapolis natives Doug and Linda. They were escaping a cold Minnesota winter on beautiful St. Croix with no intentions of looking at homes…until they saw their dream home while lounging at Chenay Bay. Lucky for them, it was on the market – and lucky for me, I was the Realtor!
It’s hard for them to pick out one single feature of their new island home that they love. “We love the open kitchen and the views of the ocean and Chenay Bay from the windows. We love that the floor to ceiling windows fold back so the home is totally open to the outside. We also love the home exercise room and the views from it. But what we love the most is the warm and welcoming feeling you get once you walk thru the front door.” Doug and Linda have also been adding some of their own personal touches, including a fabulous piece of art from Sweet Lime.
The much-anticipated fine dining establishment, 
The Frederiksted Pier will have a short break from cruise ship traffic this summer (to resume in August). Meahwhile 
Back in 2005, Em and Jim had just sold a piece of mountain property and were looking for a new investment (one that would meet the requirements of a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange). They agreed that if they were giving up the beautiful Rocky Mountains, then they wanted a place near the beach. They actually considered places like North and South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, until they learned that the US Virgin Islands was an option. They had been to St. Thomas and St. John, but eliminated both as either too touristy or too expensive. So, they booked flights to St. Croix and started looking online.
The location and architectural design of their home is what captured their hearts. The design is very Caribbean. They have breathtaking views and a 2-minute walk to the beach.
We’re thrilled for our clients, Kathy and Randy, who in December celebrated one year as owners of 
It helps that Kathy and Randy have great vision for a property’s potential and a knack for renovations. Since closing in July 2014, they have completely remodeled all of the vacation units, from decorating, new tile, and new kitchens. The outside has been given a face lift and fresh coat of paint, and they have a secure gated courtyard that has been beautiful landscaped with 100+ year old trees and lots of island flowers. 
Twice voted Best Real Estate Broker on St. Croix. Coldwell Banker President's Circle three years in a row. 