This summer we said “Congratulations and Goodbye” to Kristi. She got married and became Kristi Myers in May, and will move to Alabama with her husband, Will, to start their family. They plan to visit often and eventually move back, since St. Croix will always be home to them both.

At the same time, we welcomed Stephen Swanton to Team Fedeles. Stephen has already proven to have excellent attention to detail, a keen eye for photography, a true interest in the real estate industry, and great enthusiasm for helping our clients. You may also recognize him from the winner’s platform of the 2018 Beauty and the Beast Triathlon or from “pedaling” his handcrafted kombucha and cold-brew coffee from Bici Cafe at the La Reine Farmers’ Market; look for his kombucha on tap at local gyms, yoga studios, bars and restaurants!

In June, I was honored to receive the Coldwell Banker President’s Circle Award for the 7th year! I certainly couldn’t do it without such a capable team and supportive clients. I am grateful for the privilege of working with such wonderful people in such a spectacular place!

Have you been considering a new beginning by starting or moving a business to paradise? Learn more about the tax incentives associated with making a business investment on St. Croix through the USVI Economic Development Authority. We’d be happy to show you our current commercial listing or help you find another commercial property on island.

If your idea of new is building your very own dream home, check out our assortment of land for sale. You’ll find quite a range of prices and sizes. And one common theme: views, views, views!

St. Croix’s newest spirit, Mutiny Island Vodka, held their grand opening of the Sion Farm Distillery this past weekend. Located in the former Island Dairies building, they are distilling vodka using breadfruit. If you didn’t make it to the grand opening, you really need to stop in sometime for a cocktail and snack.

Our seller, Lou Cerrulo, shared his After Maria St. Croix story from his new home base of Florida, but we’re counting on seeing Lou back on St. Croix soon. We look forward to welcoming him back home — and we’d love to welcome you too!

Warm regards,
Team Fedeles

Love is in the air. Last week’s Valentine’s Day Jump Up was filled with wonderful energy, bustling vendors, fantastic music, and smiling people. The island’s many top-notch restaurants are serving special menus featuring wine pairings and tantalizing desserts. Our friend Wendy of GoToStCroix.com recently shared her love letter to St. Croix and is encouraging others to share what they love about St. Croix on Facebook this month.

Speaking of our incredible restaurants, St. Croix was included on Caribbean Journal’s list of The 18 Best Islands to Visit in the Caribbean in 2018, in large part due to our food scene. The feature mentions some of our favorites, like Zion Modern Kitchen, Uptown Eatery and Savant, as well as a shout out to The Fred. Caribbean Journal also showcased The Fred in The Renaissance of Frederiksted, St. Croix.

David spent a few days in January in San Juan for the Region 5 REALTOR Leadership Conference. He was inspired by Elena Delgado of the Puerto Rico Association of Realtors who talked about our resilience persevering through Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The state leaders prepared more than 50,000 meals that were delivered to families in the mountains where they are still without power or water.

In early January, the New York Times ran an article with the headline: Power Is Restored to Most of U.S. Virgin Islands After Hurricanes, Officials Say. The article had some fascinating statistics about power recovery. The background photo here is of Keith from Atlantic City, the lineman who restored power to David’s house!

If you follow us on Facebook, you’ve seen that we’ve had some fabulous new listings hit the market. If you’ve been thinking about selling, now is a good time as buyers are eager to see new inventory and, as you’ll see on the Market Watch below, homes are selling for more compared to last year.

Finally, if you’re planning your next visit to St. Croix, check out the St. Croix Calendar for where the fun is on island. Coldwell Banker St. Croix Realty recently took over the calendar. You can even subscribe to receive weekly emails listing upcoming events.

Warm regards,
The Fedeles Team

This year on St. Croix, holiday cheer has more than one meaning. In addition to the spirit of the season, daily we see fellow islanders cheering when their power is restored! WAPA and Governor Mapp are steadfast on their goal of 90% restoration by Christmas (they’re at 50% now).

We’re delighted to welcome Stephanie Schoyer to Team Fedeles. She and I have a long history as friends and colleagues, and she has an even longer history with St. Croix. Her knowledge of the island and experience as a professional photographer will be wonderful assets to our team.

On November 30, we closed on the sale of the King Christian and Company House Hotels. The properties are part of the Caravelle Hotel & Casino’s commitment to the revitalization of downtown Christiansted. We’re looking forward to seeing their renovations over the course of the next year.

American Airlines is expanding their service to St. Croix. Effective December 15 there will be two daily flights from Miami.

So, as you can see, no hurricane can take away our holiday cheer. Thank you for being part of our year-round cheer through your business and referrals. Wishing you a lovely holiday and the very best in 2018!