I can vouch for Mahogany Run, too. Great neighbors and a good sense of being in a private community with staffed security 24 x 7 (which is a rari...

Hi STTSailor, An important factor to consider is the energy efficiency of the unit (SEER). The higher its value the more efficient and the more y...

Alana. Thanks for the interesting article about potential property tax legislation. To me, the fairest way to treat property taxes, whether you a...

I would not be overconfident that the proposed tax classification is illegal. They are targeting the use of the property, which is not a discriminator...

I am not an accountant, but my understanding is that the IRS considers this issue quite clearly (see Publication 527, chapter 1): - If you are re...

Maybe, I should write a blog about the changes and challenges that I experience moving to the states after living in the VI! Turn around is fair pl...

I too have used Chris Tavernier to process my permits and he was great. It is much easier to use somebody who knows the ropes instead of dealing yours...

Hi Tia, We are now building in Mahogany Run. We hired Chris Tavernier to process the permits and he did a competent job. I cannot speak abou...

Hi Taz, I agree with what has been said here: $100 to $150/sq. ft. is not even close to realistic. You need to think at the very least $300/sq. f...

I look at any investment, including real estate, as a very long term investment (10+ years). Otherwise I consider it a speculation, in which you can m...

As part of our construction plans we researched Trex, mainly for fencing. We discovered that many owners were unsatisfied mainly due to decoloration a...

Thanks all for your answers.

Thank you all for your comments and perspectives.

Why couldn't the VI institute a single payer system on their own. (This is tongue in cheek) Hi Spartygrad, There was a proposal for single p...

Medicare supplemental insurance: Is it available in the VI? Are prices similar to stateside? Thanks.

In addition to the blog that Alana mentioned, check also It is another great blog about building in St John. All the best for your project!

Although not mentioned yet, you may want to consider St. John. I will let the people who live there to advise you on the availability of condos in Cru...

Usually travel expenses are paid by the campaigns. This includes expenses for the venue and food for the public meetings and private fundraising event...

Thanks to all for the good advice! I read the Bongo Bongo and other blogs over time and re-read them all recently. It is going to be quite a ride...

There seems to be a wide range of limits of how much can be deposited online with a smartphone. I think that for BoA, the limit is $25,000 per month.