Are Timeshare Owners Happy?
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Are Timeshare Owners Happy?

ByKat

Unhappy timeshare owners seem to be the most vocal, but this does not necessarily mean that all timeshare owners are unhappy. Statistically speaking 85% of timeshare owners are happy with their vacation situation.(1) Public opinion of timeshares seems to be largely negative, but this is probably because unhappy timeshare owners write a lot more about…

What Is The Average Age Of a Timeshare Owner?
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What Is The Average Age Of a Timeshare Owner?

ByKat

The stereotypical timeshare owner in most people’s mind is the quintessential ‘empty nester’, looking for somewhere warm to go for the winter months and join the flocks of snow birders in resort-centric towns closer to the equator. The face of timeshare owners has changed dramatically since the 90s, and you may be surprised to learn…

Best Time Of Year For Timeshare Deals: Wondering When The Best Time Of Year Is To Get A Good Deal On A Timeshare?
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Best Time Of Year For Timeshare Deals: Wondering When The Best Time Of Year Is To Get A Good Deal On A Timeshare?

ByKat

Most vacation destinations are defined by a ‘high’ season and a ‘low’ season. These sections of time are different depending on the climate and geography of a particular destination.  High season is when places to stay, eat, and enjoy certain vacation regions are in high demand, and very typically low season is remarkably less populated…

How NFTs Could Change Timeshares: Virtual Money & The New Vacation System
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How NFTs Could Change Timeshares: Virtual Money & The New Vacation System

ByKat

If the acronym NFT makes you scratch your head, then you are not alone (It has nothing to do with the NFL, or any other sports league). Plus if you throw in ‘timeshares’, it may feel as if you are walking straight into scam city! In fact, to read about an unknown acronym in the…

Best Timeshares To Purchase In 2021
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Best Timeshares To Purchase In 2021

ByKat

The timeshare market is evolving and changing rapidly. Once upon a time individuals would purchase one block of time a year at a single destination. But with the points system being offered by larger conglomerates, it is possible to vacation at several different locations around the world at different times each year. Given how the…

Before You Buy A Timeshare: What You Need To Know Before You Go Down The Rabbit Hole!
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Before You Buy A Timeshare: What You Need To Know Before You Go Down The Rabbit Hole!

ByKat

Timeshares have a less than savory reputation, not because the choice to purchase one is entirely a bad one, but because most individuals move into ownership without as much information as they need to make it a successful endeavor.  The multi-billion dollar timeshare industry affects over nine million American households. They employ hundreds of thousands…

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Are Timeshare Resales Worth it?

BySarah Jordan

So you’re thinking about buying (or selling) a timeshare resale. Perhaps you’ve been daydreaming about annual vacations (guaranteed!) to exotic places that are already booked on the calendar, year after year. Maybe you’ve seen a glossy advertisement at a travel agent’s office (are travel agents still a thing?) and can practically taste that sweet Pina…

Transfer Timeshare Deed to A Family Member
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Transfer Timeshare Deed to A Family Member

ByKat

(Updated March of 2022) How To Transfer A Timeshare Deed To A Family Member With the whole world upside-down as we collectively move through this pandemic, most areas of life have been affected including the timeshare market. With travel restrictions, many folks are not able to use their timeshare, and yet continue to pay maintenance…

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Is Now a Good Time to Buy Timeshare?

BySamantha Edwards

If you are considering buying a timeshare, you might be wondering if now is a good time to do so. There are several factors to take into account when making this decision. The timeshare development industry has been growing steadily since the 2008 recession, according to annual studies conducted by the American Resort Development Association,…

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Timeshare and the Economy

BySamantha Edwards

There is no doubt that the timeshare industry has a significant impact on the economy at regional, state, and national levels. The American Resort Development Association (ARDA), the national trade association that represents the vacation ownership and resort development industries, offers a detailed look at the direct and indirect ways in which the timeshare industry…