How Much Are Your Timeshare Points Worth? Less Than You Think
We’d like to start our discussion about the hybrid timeshare point-system here, because it is the root cause of so much misunderstanding between the timeshare industry and the consumers they are supposed to serve, with easy access to quality…
The Good, Bad and ‘Really Bad’ Aspects of Timeshare Ownership
We like hearing about positive experiences within the timeshare industry. In fact, we have a list of resorts that really go out of their way to provide good service for their customers. These shining stars tend to be older timeshares, or…
How Florida’s Timeshare Laws Are Designed to Protect Consumers
There are few vacation destinations that offer the same world-class resorts, pristine beaches and entertainment venues and theme parks that Florida provides millions of tourists every year. It’s no wonder that timeshares in Florida remain…
5 Tactics Timeshares Use to Keep You ‘Locked In’ To Your Contract
No matter how much you like or dislike the timeshare industry, you have to admit that when it comes to retaining their customers, they are ready to fight to keep you locked in your contract. In fact, the whole business model is based on…
The Emotional Selling Side of Timeshare: Why Sharing Preferences Gives Them More Power
The timeshare industry hates timeshare release consultants and legal teams that help consumers navigate their way out of the predatory and expensive contracts. The business model for timeshare sales depends on consumers who are not informed…
How the Timeshare Industry is Targeting the Next Generation of Sales Opportunities
A recent study titled “An Update to the State of the Shared Vacation Ownership Industry” was released by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and sponsored by the ARDA International Foundation, that revealed some insights into the specific…
5 Things That Former Timeshare Owners Wish They Could Share
Have you ever heard the saying that hindsight, is 20/20? How many times have you wished that you could go back in time, and rethink a decision you made, that cost you time and money? We’ve all been in that situation, and as experts working…
Resorts Won't Tell You That U.S. Timeshare Law Provides a Way Out
After the timeshare has got you, the consumer, to sign the contract, why should they go to extra effort to make sure you understand your rights as an American, when it comes to contract timeshare law?People who call us for a free consultation…
Are Timeshares a Valuable Tax Deduction for Consumers and Business Owners?
We would like to think that all timeshare sales teams would be honest and upfront with consumers, when they are presenting the contract and benefits of timeshare ownership. We know however from almost a decade and a half of client service,…
Advantages of Owning a Vacation Home Instead of a Timeshare
One of the questions we get asked frequently, is whether a timeshare is a “good investment” for consumers. Our clients are promised many things when they were initially sold their timeshare, and one of the most misleading statements they…