Stephen Swanton, Coldwell Banker - St. Croix Real Estate

18/06/2026

From St. Croix to Capitol Hill. This week I’m in Washington, D.C. representing the St. Croix Board of Realtors at the 2026 NAR Legislative Meetings as President-Elect of STXBOR.

Yesterday, I met with a staffer from Delegate Stacey Plaskett’s office to advocate for the More Homes on the Market Act, bipartisan legislation that would update a home equity tax exclusion frozen since 1997, while home values have risen 225% nationwide.

The St. Croix story is unique. Many families here have held their properties for decades, building equity across generations. When tax policy discourages those long-term owners from selling, existing home inventory becomes the only realistic path to homeownership for local families and that supply simply isn’t there.

Proud to bring that story to Capitol Hill.

16/06/2026

🏝️ Just Listed | 303 Granada Del Mar, St. Croix

Top-floor beachfront condo on St. Croix’s north shore with direct Caribbean Sea and Buck Island views.

🛏️ 2 Bedrooms | 🛁 2 Bathrooms | Fully Furnished & Turnkey

✨ Custom cabinetry & new stainless appliances
🪨 Tumbled marble tile throughout
🌿 Oversized gallery extending your living space toward the water
❄️ Central AC & in-unit washer/dryer
⚡ Whole-complex backup generator
🌐 HOA covers wifi, cable & monthly pest control

Currently operating as a short-term rental. Listed at $310,000.

📞 340-277-4771
🔗 coldwellbankervi.com/properties/303-la-grande-princesse-co-granada-del-mar-st-croix-00820/

15/06/2026

JUST SOLD 🏝️ — Pink on the Brink, 15 South Grapetree EB

Thrilled to have represented the buyers on this stunning East End waterfront retreat. Four en-suite bedrooms, infinity pool, and front row seats to the Caribbean — this one checks every box.

For my buyers, this is a future retirement home. Until then, it’ll operate as a vacation rental, and we structured the deal so all existing bookings transfer seamlessly, meaning the home keeps generating income from day one.

We also negotiated a significant discount off the list price on a brand new listing, working closely with the listing agent to find terms that worked for everyone, sellers included. That kind of outcome takes communication, creativity, and a willingness to look past price to find what each side actually needs.

Congratulations to my buyers on this exciting next chapter. If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or adding a vacation rental to your portfolio in the USVI, let’s talk.

📍15 South Grapetree EB, St. Croix
🤝 Represented: Buyer

STXwithStephen

14/06/2026

Representing St. Croix at the 2026 NAR Realtors Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C. As President-Elect of the St. Croix Board of Realtors, it’s an honor to be in the room where advocacy for homeownership, private property rights, and our industry’s future gets done. Proud to carry the voice of our island community to the national stage.

05/06/2026

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Just listed — and for the very first time! 🏡

This well-maintained concrete duplex in Estate St. John features two identical units, each with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, in-unit laundry, and a dedicated cistern. Concrete roof construction, no HOA, and sitting on a quiet street with ample parking and room to garden.
The eastern unit enjoys views toward Christiansted and Buck Island — a detail that won't go unnoticed.
Whether you're looking to owner-occupy and offset your mortgage or add an income-producing property to your portfolio, this one is worth a closer look.

📲 Reach out directly for details or to schedule a showing!

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