While the timeshare timeline has lasted almost 6 decades, it looks like it’s time for the industry to start sharing the wealth with platforms that value the user experience. They don’t really have a choice. But it’s safe to assume they’ll continue targeting uninformed consumers until the market completely dries up. The history of timeshare evolution doesn’t really show us otherwise.
A lot transpired during the first 17 years of timeshare history. New ideas, facilities, partnerships, merges and communities during this time in history revolutionized vacationing. As the travel industry continues to evolve today, one can’t help but wonder if timesharing will continue making billions long term.
If you’ve been following our blog content over the past few months, you’ve probably come to realize that canceling a timeshare agreement is no easy
Coming to the realization that your timeshare isn’t ideal can be taxing. When the anticipation of timeshare ownership is met by inopportune availability and unexpected
Although most fractional owners won’t experience penalties for delinquency, all are subject to pay annual taxes on the timeshare property. Just like personal residences, local governments levy property taxes on timeshares. The tax rate for each property varies, depending on the assessed value of the timeshare.
It’s difficult for Timeshare Owners to comprehend why the resort won’t let them give back the timeshare so they can sell it to someone else. Especially when they’ve spent thousands of dollars towards a less-than-stellar experience that was rarely used.
Many timeshare owners despise the sight of their annual timeshare maintenance fees. They just so happen to arrive in the mailbox during this time of the year. Just in time to spread, or kill, some holiday cheer. If money is tight or the timeshare owner is simply fed up with the expense, they might consider doing something drastic. Some might look to make a statement and seriously consider walking away from timeshare maintenance fees altogether.
Purchasing a timeshare can be an exciting time for those that have dreamed about vacationing every year. It’s easy for most to commit to a
Every property management company occurs management and maintenance costs that need to be paid for. If you look at the fine print, every timeshare contract includes a section detailing timeshare maintenance fees and assessment costs. Although this might bother some timeshare owners that assume this is accounted for in their payment plan, they don’t have to look far for an initial roadmap. Similar to residential mortgages, homeowners have additional expenses that they’re responsible for as well.
Beware of the traditional means of ridding oneself of an unwanted timeshare is through a sale, donation or transfer. On the subject of selling a
Owning a timeshare property can be extremely frustrating when you feel trapped in your contract. Regret and an inability to get out from under the timeshare can be a difficult road to navigate. At the same time, suing the timeshare has its own set of disadvantages. In order to help navigate this desire for justice, we wanted to touch on the major differences between companies that claim to have timeshare cancellation lawyers and our attorney-based solutions.
After multiple attempts to work things out with the timeshare company, vacation owners become tired of the “run around.” The disillusion has left them with an urge to immediately find an effective solution. But, most aren’t aware of fraudulent organizations and scam artists that feed on desperation.
When most of us make a large purchase, we normally do quite a bit of research prior to executing the transaction. Whether we’re buying a house, a car or planning a vacation – we spend a good amount of time sifting through deals and comparing options. When it comes to buying a timeshare..
As we’ve discussed in past articles, timeshare ownership can be a “mixed bag of emotions.” Although some thoroughly enjoy their purchase, many simply grow tired
At first glance, it may seem like unhappy timeshare owners are fools or bad investors. But, it’s important that we understand their perspective. Getting out of a timeshare mortgage is easier said than done. A lot of people actually think it’s impossible. Even when the property is paid off, it’s extremely difficult to escape the grasp of timeshare companies.
