Sacha helps another happy client purchase on our lovely island of Sint Maarten / St. martin / SXM. This episode premiered on August 9th 2020, but can be watched right here by clicking this video:
Category: News
Sint Maarten Market Update July 2020
In 2017 we were on a track for what was a record year in real estate on the island, however it was cut short just before high season by Hurricane Irma on Sept. 6th, 2017. That had been almost 10 years since the last boom market on our island of Sint Maarten. The island recovered...
Sint Maarten: #2 in Top 10 World Destinations!
Millennials are the demographic to watch. They drive a lot of trends and economies. They also love to travel and experience life to the fullest. This report was pulled from the App Hopper. Millennials will be visiting Sint Maarten in large numbers. And they will need to rent a place or stay in a hotel....
St. Maarten / St. Martin Real estate Market Trends
Everyone wants to know where the market will go. Who has the crystal ball? I believe that history, trends and global influences are our crystal ball. And all indications are we are headed to a balanced market and possibly an incredibly active one…. soon. Investor confidence is back without question. You can ask any qualified...
Shark Foundation launched with pledge to improve conservation
COLE BAY–Caribbean sharks have gained a new ally with the launch of SXM Shark Foundation on July 13, the eve of Shark Awareness Day 2019.The new foundation will work towards making St. Maarten a leading country for shark conservation and management in the wider Caribbean region and around the world. St. Maarten has a wealth...
“Calm, Unique Spa”… just one of the exciting new businesses sprouting after Irma
Hurricane Irma in 2017 destroyed a lot of homes, businesses, dreams and took precious lives. But out of the ashes, new hope and new beginnings have emerged… with a vengeance. #SXMSTRONG has real meaning. The island is preparing for what comes after a re-birth: Growth. That growth is fueled by the resilient nature of the...
Have you ever wonder about the Salt Ponds on St. Maarten / St. Martin?
By Mark Yokoyama You don’t need a lot to make salt. It takes seawater, a shallow pond and sunlight to evaporate the water. It takes a few months that are dry enough for evaporation to outpace whatever rain is falling. When salt was an industry on Sint Maarten / St. Martin, other things were added...
We are entering the largest wealth transfer in history.
We are entering the largest wealth transfer in history. Over the next 25 years, according to a report from research firm Cerulli Associates, 45 million U.S. households will pass a mind-boggling $68 trillion to their children — the biggest generational wealth transfer ever. Individual retirement accounts alone in the U.S. held more than $9 trillion...
Recycling on SXM
Efforts to lessen the amount of garbage ending up on the burgeoning landfill continue thanks to a partnership between Tropical Shipping, recycling company All Caribbean and St. Maarten Recycling NV. Locally expired canned sodas and beers and cardboard are collected and shipped off-island by Tropical Shipping. The current load from St. Maarten consists of some...
10 Tips for Buying Property in the Caribbean
Many people dream of owning a slice of paradise and buying property in the Caribbean. Whether it is for retirement living, vacation destination or an income earner, here are ten tips to help you have a smooth and enjoyable experience of buying in the Caribbean…. and we are speaking from first hand experience – so...