Job Opportunity on STT

Hello Iris,

Congrats on the job offer.

Here is a little blurb from our real estate section on prices of homes on St. Thomas:

"August 2005, there are 73 houses listed. Prices range from $100,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath house in downtown Charlotte Amalie to $3,800,000 for a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath house on a 1.15 acre lot in Nazareth, on the east end of the island. The average price of all 73 houses listed is approximately $860,500 with the greatest concentration of properties in the $300,000 to $599,000 range. Houses are generally situated on a half acre lot. In densely developed areas a quarter of an acre or less is typical."

You can read the rest of the write up at https://www.vimovingcenter.com/realestate/stthomas.php. There are a couple realtors listed on that page also that you might contact. Also visit their websites as you can learn more there and also access the MLS through their sites and see what is currently listed.

Crime on St. Thomas is about the same as on St. Croix. You can compare stats, the VIPD website has some http://www.vipd.gov.vi/.

Hope this helps.

--Islander

I wouldn't let the crime bother you, I have lived here almost 8 years and have never had any problems whatsever. It's kind of like livingin NYC...criome happens, but what are the odds that it will happen to you? I don't even lock the door at my house. As far as buying a home, the prices start at about $200K, but, a 3 or 4 bdrm, in an area that I would live in, would be starting around $350K. Just depends on what area, what view and how nice a home. Check the Daily News www.virginislandsdailynews.com to get an idea & call some of the realtors.

Thanks, I will check the links. So home prices are about the same as they are here at the East coast.
Iris

Contact me if you are interested in a 4 bedroom,3 bath home on the west end of STX. The asking price is $230,000 . It is in a nice westend are a of STX. For pix and more info E-mail me. Sorry Sam. Call me Sam.

It could be logistically very difficult to live on STT while building a home on STX. Were you planning to do much of the work yourselves? Or to oversee a contractor? It's not generally recommended to hire a contractor and just leave them to it without some oversight. Hopefully it will all work out well in the end. Best of Luck!

My mantra: Come live for at least six months before you think about buying or building anything!!!

We have a dog and a cat. I am not sure if we can find a nice rental home which allows animals.
Iris

Iris,
Sure you can .. just takes a little work. What price range, how large, etc. let me know and I'll keep an eye out for you.
Pamela

Thanks every one. They must have gone with the other candidate. My husband could not just quit and be there in 2 weeks. Too many loose ends at his job to finish. He offered to go down using his vacation to make sure the company is all right till he could start. He is required to give at least 2 weeks notice. He also had a database which needed finish. Oh, well we will keep looking. We are hoping something will come along on STX.

Iris

My husband is going for an interview next week. It is very possible he will get the job offer after all. I would like to take you up on your offer to find a place which it pet friendly on STT. We have a 50 pound very friendly but shy dog, and a cat which likes to talk.

Also we are wondering as cost of living is higher on STT how much more we need to consider to make up for the move. How much doea an average move to the VI cost? We will have to see if we will receive help with relocating from this company.

Thanks
Iris

Oh, most likely we will be looking to rent a house. I gather 3-4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath. A large appartment might work as well.I guess price range depends on what we will find. I am not sure if $1100 is realistic.

Iris

Pamela,
Could you keep any eye out for me? My husband,myself, our 2 year old daughter, 3 dogs and 1 rabbit are moving to St. Croix in Dec. My inlaws are coming as well. We are looking for 2 homes for rent that accept pets. My father-in-law is already working in St. Thomas, but his new job has kept him fom being able to look on St. Croix very much. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.

Hello there:

I will be moving down to St. Croix at the end of November. I know I do not know you but I was wondering if you can give me some tips on fidning a job down there. I am trying to send some resumes to companies from over in Atlanta that way I can get a head start that way when I arrive down there I can least have some interviews set up for down there. I am pretty much work in the clerical field and also customer service as well. I will attached my resume to this email. Hopefully you can help me if you do not mind. I would really appreciate it.

Kindly Regards
martel L. Dantzler

MartelDantzler_sResume-Updated(Office).doc

WEll we look on the vidaily.com website everyday for job listing. We also are sending resume to companies which might fit my husbands job descriptions. However, most want you to be down there before they evene consider you. You might have to tell them you are coming down for interviews at a given date. This way they know you are serious.

Good Luck
Iris