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The Journal
Make informed decisions about buying, investing and living on the island. Explore Andreu Realty’s guides to neighborhoods, the buying process, ownership costs, rental potential and relocation — with practical context for buyers from the United States, Canada and beyond.
How to Buy a Business in Sint Maarten and St Martin: Licences, Lease and Checks
Buying a business in Sint Maarten or St Martin: shares or assets, the licences on each side, the lease and the checks before you sign. Andreu Realty.
1 day ago6 min read
Property Management in Sint Maarten and St Martin: What It Covers, What It Costs (2026)
What a property manager does in Sint Maarten and St Martin, what it costs, the rental taxes on each side and what to put in the contract. Andreu Realty.
2 days ago5 min read
Toronto Home Prices Fall 5.1% in September 2026 as Sales Drop 9% and the Loonie Sits Near 70 Cents
TRREB's September 2026 data shows the average GTA price down 5.1% to $1,006,409 and sales down 9%. With the loonie near 70 US cents, here is what a Toronto sale buys in Sint Maarten.
3 days ago3 min read
Luxury Condos in Sint Maarten: Penthouses, Beachfront and Marina Residences for Sale
The luxury condos for sale in Sint Maarten now, from beachfront residences to rooftop-pool penthouses: prices, fees, rental estimates and what to check. Prices as of 6 October 2026.
6 days ago4 min read
Nobu Picks Old San Juan for a 50-Room Hotel in 2028 as the Caribbean Luxury Pipeline Goes Small
Nobu will open a 50-room hotel in Old San Juan in 2028, its first in Puerto Rico. With Nobu Barbuda and MSC's Sandy Cay, the Caribbean's new luxury projects are small and expensive. What it means for Sint Maarten.
6 days ago3 min read
US Home Prices Up 1.9% in July, New York Up 5.8%: The Case-Shiller Numbers as Mortgage Rates Hit 7.28%
US home prices rose 1.9% in the year to July, with New York up 5.8%, but values have trailed inflation for 14 straight months and mortgage rates have since jumped to 7.28%. What it means for owners funding a Sint Maarten purchase.
Oct 23 min read
Caribbean Resort Pipeline 2026–27: Branded Residences Lead, and How Sint Maarten Compares
The biggest Caribbean projects of 2026–27, from Grand Cayman to Barbados, pair small luxury hotels with branded homes from about $2.7 million. Here is the verified list, and how Sint Maarten compares.
Sep 294 min read
Beachfront Condos for Sale in Sint Maarten: Buildings, Prices and Fees
Eight beachfront condos and one beachfront building from $625,000 to $2,200,000 on Cupecoy, Beacon Hill and Simpson Bay beaches, with monthly fees and what to check.
Sep 282 min read
Sint Maarten Condos Under $500,000: What Is for Sale in September 2026
Twelve condos and one house at $500,000 or less, from a $285,000 one-bedroom in Maho to a five-bedroom duplex in Guana Bay, with the monthly fee on each.
Sep 282 min read
New Developments in Sint Maarten (2026): Condos, Townhouses and Villas for Sale
Ocean Blue, Concord, Vivid, Belair Plaza, MountBlu, La Maddalena, Aqua Villas and Infinity Villas: what each new development offers, asking prices and what to check before buying off plan.
Sep 282 min read
Buying a Villa in Sint Maarten (SXM): Prices, Areas and What to Check
18 villas and houses for sale from $495,000 to $7,150,000: what each budget buys, where the villas are, what running one costs and how a foreign buyer closes.
Sep 283 min read
Buying a Condo in Sint Maarten (SXM): Prices, Areas, Fees and How It Works
40 condos for sale from $285,000 to $2,950,000: what each budget buys, where the buildings are, what the monthly fees really are, and how a foreign buyer closes.
Sep 284 min read
Income Properties for Sale in Sint Maarten: Apartment Buildings, Multi-Unit Homes and Commercial Space
Ten income properties for sale in Sint Maarten from $416,000 to $3,800,000: homes with rental units, small apartment buildings, an 11-unit building and commercial space, with what to check before you buy.
Sep 284 min read
Restaurants and Businesses for Sale in Sint Maarten: What Is on the Market and How a Takeover Works
Five restaurants for sale in Sint Maarten from $360,000 to $1,100,000: stated revenue, rent and lease terms for each, and what to check before you take over a business on the island.
Sep 283 min read
Condo or Villa in Sint Maarten: How to Choose, Cost by Cost
A condo buys you simplicity and a building that shares the bills. A villa buys you privacy and every repair. Here is how we help clients choose, area by area and cost by cost.
Sep 285 min read
Sint Maarten Real Estate in 2026 So Far: The Numbers, the Ground and the High Season Ahead
Air arrivals up more than 20% in the first half, new routes, a five-star resort rising at Indigo Bay. Our desk's read on Sint Maarten real estate in 2026 so far, and what buyers and sellers should do before the 2026–27 high season.
Sep 285 min read
Buying in Terres Basses, Saint-Martin: A Buyer's Guide to the Island's Private Estate
Terres Basses is the French side's private estate of large plots and villas above Baie Rouge, Plum Bay and Baie Longue. Here is what the association rules mean for you, and what we check before a client makes an offer.
Sep 286 min read
Buying Land and Building a Home in Sint Maarten and Saint-Martin: The Practical Guide
A plot with a view is the easy part. Title, zoning, permits, access, water and a builder who finishes on time decide if your house gets built. What we check before a client buys land on either side of the island.
Sep 286 min read
Sint Maarten's Hotel Pipeline, 2024 to 2028: Where the New Rooms Are and Why It Matters
Three brands in four years: the JW Marriott, an Accor MGallery in Marigot and The Setai at Indigo Bay. Where the new hotels are, and what they change for property owners.
Sep 283 min read
The Setai Comes to Indigo Bay: What a Five-Star Brand Means for Nearby Property
A Miami Beach luxury brand is building its first Caribbean resort at Indigo Bay. Here is what we know, what we do not, and what it means if you buy nearby.
Sep 283 min read
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