As I write this, it’s a blue-skied, sunny day with a glorious ocean breeze.
House sales are up some 20% compared to last year (see the St. Croix Real Estate Market Watch chart below). We have a real need for salable residential inventory, particularly in the $400,000-$800,000 price range. If you have been considering selling, but were not quite ready to “pull the trigger,” the time is right to give us a call or an email so that we can provide a market analysis for you, and discuss the opportunity to sell your home now. We have many buyers in the marketplace looking to buy for their own “piece of paradise” so let us put it on the market for you!
Typically, we call this “slow” season on St. Croix; however, I’ve been thrilled to hear from many local businesses that they’re keeping busy. Old and new activities are aplenty – from paddle board lessons to paddle board yoga, guided nature hikes to snorkel clinics. GoToStCroix.com recently featured all of the great golf on island. Restaurants are staying busy, though it’s nice to catch up with local owners when reservations aren’t needed. As I mentioned above, the real estate market is up. It’s great to know that there are so many reasons that make our island a vacation destination or even home.
Minneapolis natives, Doug and Linda, did both when they bought their Green Cay Oasis earlier this year. Choosing a vacation spot where it’s easy for their seven grandchildren to visit is just one of many reasons they now own their dream home on St. Croix.
We’ll be featured on HGTV’s Beachfront Bargain Hunt and FYI Network’s Waterfront House Hunting in the coming weeks. Watch as Kyle, Ania and their two kids find their beachfront dream home and Chris, Renee and their fur family look for the perfect waterfront house.
Sure, it may be warm wherever you are, but it’s always a good time to visit the Caribbean!
Warm regards,
The Fedeles Team
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 
That was the scene on Sunday, May 1st, as 251 athletes raced to qualify for 30 spots in an upcoming World Championship Ironman event. This was the 28th St. Croix triathalon and, as usual, spectators lined the roads to cheer runners and bikers on while volunteers ensured that the athletes’ paths stayed clear of obstacles and offered cups of water. The day before the race, three inches of rain and wind had blown harbor buoys and transition fences off course but, thanks to the efforts of the Department of Public Works and a number of hard- working Crucians, everything was in order by Sunday.
Some of my personal favorite activities of Spring are 
Out West, Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge is now closed for turtle nesting season. Two miles of continuous sandy beach, deep near shore water access and lack of fringing reef provide ideal conditions and nesting habitat for leatherback sea turtles. A turtle siting is always a special moment here!
Twice voted Best Real Estate Broker on St. Croix. Coldwell Banker President's Circle three years in a row. 