Owning rental property in Sint Maarten is one of the best ways to generate passive income in the Caribbean. But one of the most important decisions you will make as a Sint Maarten property owner is whether to rent your property as a vacation rental or as a long-term rental. Each strategy comes with distinct...
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Buying Property in Sint Maarten: The Complete 2026 Guide for Foreign Buyers
Sint Maarten is one of the Caribbean’s most vibrant and accessible real estate markets. Whether you’re dreaming of a beachfront villa, a luxury condo, or a smart investment property, the Dutch side of this unique dual-nation island offers something for every buyer — including foreign nationals. At Island Dreams Realty, we help buyers from around...
What is the Market like on SXM, St. Martin, Sint Maarten?
One of the most asked questions today, and probably most days. “How is the real estate market on the island?” If I had to pick a word, I would say very active. At Island Dreams we are all busier than ever and December through February have been record setting for sales for us. Talking to...
Catch our “Star” Sacha on Caribbean Life!
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:
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...
St. Maarten/St. Martin one of the top 10 Best Tropical Destinations for Bird Watchers
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Bird watching on holiday – or “avitourism” as it’s now known in the travel industry – is big business. Whether you’re a seasoned birder, or can’t tell a Blue-footed Booby from a Bananaquit, here are the top tropical destinations for bird watchers to indulge their hobby, reads Reader’s Digest...
Port named top cruiser’s choice in Cruise Critic Caribbean review
Grand Turk was in the number two spot followed by, St. Thomas, St. Kitts and Nevis and King’s Wharf, Bermuda. The top-rated destination was chosen by cruisers. Rankings are based on member review ratings for ports from sailing taken August 1, 2015, to July 31, 2016. One cruiser’s comment selected and profiled on the online...
SXM Named ‘Caribbean Airport of the Year 2016’
SIMPSON BAY – The Princess Juliana International Airport, SXM, has been named “Caribbean Airport of the Year 2016” by the Caribbean Journal, one of the region’s leading online journals. In its edition of Tuesday, April 12, 2016, the publication named its “10 Best Airports in the Caribbean 2016” with SXM Airport topping the list. The...