The problem with hiring an $8-10 per hour guard is that you do get what you pay for. We hired several of these guards to secure a facility at the air...

Lou previously mentioned Chuck Ulrich as being a buyer's agent. Mr. Ulrich used to be affiliated with Mr. Gott's brokerage. In a conversation I had ...

I think some of the concern on STX is that by this becoming such a competition between STX and STT about whether any cruise ships will come back to ST...

New York to San Juan on Jet Blue is often $79 each way. Add an island hop to STX for $158 and you are just over a hundred more than your $210 fare to...

It's not just about shops, although some of those could also do quite well. It wouldn't be necessary or advisable for STX residents to open as many j...

I don't think anyone who lives here wants to increase the level of commercialism. However, if it were possible to swap the KMarts for a Super Walmart...

There are two Estate Solitudes on St. Croix. The one you are most likely referring to is towards the east end of the island a little west of Estate C...

Beth, Feel free to call me to discuss the process. I went through it recently enough that I can give you a pretty good idea of what to expect. ...

The right neighborhood for your mother would depend on many things. What type of neighborhood would she find comfortable? Does she like to s...

Both islands have quite a few arriving commercial and private flights each day. St. Croix's airport is larger and accommodates jumbo jets and the lar...

as you're still a few years out from making a move, you aren't quite to the point of needing to complete some of the typical activities people do duri...

For a full year's stay, it would probably cost you a lot less to buy a nice, used car when you arrive and sell it when you depart.

I can sometimes help to arrange dog transport on private aircraft.

there is an enormous demand for both short- and long-term rental properties on STX and it's growing constantly. By all means, give it a whirl.

What the stores do might be different on STT than on STX. On STX, only the baggers can touch the outdoor carts. I've asked several of the baggers if...

Jeff, I have both temporary and long-term rental options that might suit you depending on what your needs are. If your "family" is just you and y...

Chances are that the bagger was eager to get a tip and figured you wouldn't know better. The stores won't let you use the outdoor carts. If you have...

Projects are scattered about the island in a variety of regions. There are areas of the island where houses sell fairly cheap and areas where the pri...

The high schools do have soccer teams. The coaches are usually teachers at the schools. There are also traveling teams. They play all over the Cari...

We went out to Sandy Point on Sunday. For the first time ever, we didn't have to drive on that rutted road to get there and instead arrived by boat. ...

my FirstBank account doesn't have any fees. It depends on the type of account you set up. They have one called a "power one" account that combines b...

There is a need for estate planning in the islands. Living Trusts are so important for anyone with real estate holdings. There are thousands and tho...

I kept my Bank of America account and credit card open and then also set up an account at FirstBank here on STX. At least they also have online banki...

Hey Sam! Haven't you kicked that bay leaf habit yet? lol Definitely addicting...

Seaborne is avidly searching for pilots with the experience necessary to sit left seat. They also send new candidates to the simulator in Toronto reg...