Fall Break

Next week is the Fall Equinox. The plane of the equator will pass through the center of the sun. Day and night are approximately the same length of time around the Earth – a pretty normal day in the life of those of us living in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Although island life is generally pretty relaxing and peaceful, things slow down a bit more during the Fall months here on St. Croix. Many hardworking restaurant owners and staff are taking a much-deserved Fall break to recharge for high season. Meanwhile, a new business, STX Delivery, has started delivering take-out food to your condo, house, office, marina and even some local beaches. Such entrepreneurship!

Speaking of the outstanding restaurants on the island, Shupe and his team have been hard at work transforming another boardwalk location. Brew, a restaurant, brewery and lounge, is expected to open October 7. Also, be sure to mark your calendars for Dine VI, October 27 – November 12, when restaurants on St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John will offer special prix fixe menus showcasing traditional fare and locally-sourced ingredients.

It was surreal, yet fun, to watch the HGTV Beachfront Bargain Hunt episode featuring Ania, Kyle and me. It was such a pleasure to help them find their dream family getaway vacation home on the East End. If you missed it, you can tune in on September 18 at 6pm/5c or stream it on HGTV Watch.

This month we would like to introduce you to our featured client, John Muldrow, a real estate investor from Texas. John researched St. Croix real estate online from Texas for nine months before making the trip to look at properties.

House and condo sales were up this August compared to last year! We also hear that the Virgin Islands Department of Tourism intends to spend $2 million on marketing by year end, with some fun promotions planned. It’s a great time to own a property with rental potential on St. Croix!

Warm regards,
The Fedeles Team

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