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Any posters here who can answer ownership on STJ questions?

Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 11:39 am
by alw1977
Hi everyone,

It's long been a dream of ours to own a small home in the Caribbean. We adore St. John but realize that real estate is very expensive. I'm not a fool - I've read the Bongo Bongo blog and Don't Stop the Carnival. I've spent several months of my life in the Carribean, so I realize the pitfalls, the drawbacks and the problems. I'm a real estate attorney so I like to think that I somewhat know what to do when it comes to investing.

We're still young (early 30s) but are thinking of investing in a small lot on St. John in the next couple of years. We wouldn't build for a while (5-10 years out), but would want to buy the lot while we are younger so we could pay it off before building commences.

Is there anyone here who owns property on STJ would could PM me about this topic? I don't want to start a big discussion about anything, I just want to ask some basic questions to get us pointed in the right direction. Thanks!

Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 12:04 pm
by captainjay
Just find one of Pia's posts and send her a pm. She is a REALTOR on the island and a fequent poster here.
Jay

Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 12:24 pm
by PA Girl
Another great construction blog is http://www.reefmadnessvilla.com/

Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 2:37 pm
by Nancy_B
PA Girl, did you read Reef's most recent entry? It's awesome - it made me so happy for them. All their trials and tribulations have been worth it - success!

Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 3:32 am
by Anthony
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:57 am
by PA Girl
NancyB - YES! I am quite excited for them. I am seriously considering "moving" a future trip to that side of the island just to stay there.