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Are Timeshares an Asset or Liability?
The statement “timeshare owner” gets thrown around quite a bit. The truth of the matter, however, is that timeshare owners really do not own anything. A timeshare contract is nothing more than a debt liability. So the question becomes, why are...
How Much Does It Cost to Cancel a Timeshare Contract?
The question of cost is, without a doubt, the most common one we receive when folks contact us about canceling their timeshare contract. The standard reply we give everyone who asks this question is, “We would be happy to get you a price, and the...
How to Get Out of a Timeshare Contract
Many timeshare owners feel trapped in their timeshare and feel they have nowhere to turn for help. They have likely already called the resort to see about getting out of their timeshare contract. In almost all cases they were told that is not...
Deeded, Leased, or Right-to-Use Timeshares
Many owners of timeshares sign the initial contract thinking that they will have yearly vacations at some luxurious resort. Others prefer timeshares so they can exchange their points for stays at various resorts across the country. But owners of...
Do Timeshare Contracts Make Sense in the Age of Discount Travel?
Once upon a time, there may have been a case for owning a timeshare. The promise of a yearly vacation at a reduced price was a compelling promise. And in some instances, certainly not all, the yearly maintenance fees were less than what it would...
Timeshare Perpetuity
What does “perpetuity” mean? According to Oxford Languages, the word “perpetuity” has at least two meanings: “a bond or other security with no fixed maturity date,” and “a restriction making an estate inalienable perpetually or for a period beyond...
Divorce and Your Timeshare
When you go through the complicated and emotional process of divorce, your frustration can increase dramatically if you need to decide on your timeshare ownership. People often prefer to address their timeshare ownership at the start of their...
What You Need to Know Before Getting a Timeshare
The age of the average owner of a timeshare is about 51 years. However, young travelers should understand the workings of the timeshare industry before pursuing it. This is imperative because there are a number of timeshare scams prevailing in the...
Paying Your Timeshare Maintenance Fees
If you own a timeshare, you likely know by now that you need to pay an annual fee to continue using it. This is actually referred to as an annual maintenance fee by those familiar with timeshares or the timeshare industry. Most of the time this...