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...
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: See what’s new in sxm real estate — villas, condos, land and more.
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...
What Language do they speak on St. Maarten / St. Martin?
Many ask this question, so here is the answer! We are an incredibly diverse and multi-cultural island; the best way to be! Information from Wikipedia/Jan/2020 Explore more st maarten real estate opportunities across the island with Island Dreams Realty.
2020 Sint Maarten / Saint Martin Events Calendar
Carib Beer has launched the 2020 Events Calendar! An excellent planning tool for your vacation on Sint Maarten / Saint Martin / SXM. Check out the full calendar on www.shta.com/events. See you soon! Explore more st maarten real estate opportunities across the island with Island Dreams Realty.
How To Make Your Caribbean Dream Reality
It has been over 5 years since we acted on our dream of owning in the Caribbean. The dream itself started many years ago and the dream and desire kept getting stronger with every Canadian winter that passed. Linda and I were born and raised on the Saskatchewan and Manitoba prairies. We thought 10 feet...
Top 10 Mistakes when Buying a Home in the Caribbean
Here is a great article about cautions and advice when buying in the Caribbean. Is it your dream to own a piece of paradise? A lot of people do, and only a small percentage of people actually end up in their dream home. Buying a home in the Caribbean differs from what you might be...
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....