Greetings from St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands! Things are marching along here in America’s Paradise. Tourism is bustling, the real estate market is active, businesses and restaurants are keeping safe and busy. St. Croix even made Caribbean Journal’s 21 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2021.
The St. Croix Real Estate Market Watch for February can be found at the bottom of this email, but here is the bigger picture: In the last 9 months, homes $200,000 – $400,000 have been selling in less than a week. Now, within the past month, homes $500,000 – $800,000 are selling within a week! (and for a more desirable price.) If the thought of selling your condo or home has crossed your mind, we’d love to help you list it! Alternatively, if you’re in the market to buy, work with Team Fedeles to find the perfect fit for you before it gets snatched up.
At the beginning of May, Governor Bryan announced slightly relaxed restrictions in a press conference. Beaches are now open until 5pm on weekends and holidays (previously 4pm), while taxis and restaurants may have increased capacity. Masks are still required in all public establishments and social distancing requirements remain in effect.
If you’re planning travel between St. Croix and the U.S., be sure to check for updates on the USVI Travel Portal and use it to submit your test results. Currently, travelers are required to submit a negative COVID-19 test result within five days or a positive antibody test within four months to come to the U.S. Virgin Islands and no test result is required to travel to the U.S. (unless required by a specific state). Read the most recent Key Takeaways from the Governor’s Press Conferences:
Here’s a photo of Team Fedeles at a showing of The Fred Resort & Spa. This luxurious, turnkey property features 23 rooms, a gorgeous spa, a large infinity pool, a popular restaurant and bar, a spectacular sky deck, and 230 feet of sandy beachfront — and it’s ready for new owners who want to see Frederiksted continue to thrive. The Fred has been named “Best New Boutique Resort” by Caribbean Journal and “Best New Business/Spa” by the readers of the VI Daily News. View The Fred’s Listing
Congratulations to my Coldwell Banker St. Croix Realty colleague, Diane Burns, on the opening of Carambolazipline! This attraction has been a long time coming and will surely provide good times for visitors and residents for many years to come.
The weather forecast for Christiansted is pretty repetitious this week. High of 82, low of 73 EVERY day for the next 10 days. Don’t worry about us though — we’ll survive. Here’s hoping you’re healthy and happy wherever this message finds you.
Warm regards,
Team Fedeles