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What We’re Reading – "South Carolina’s Supreme Court Says Timeshare Buyers Can Sue Developers"

We’ve discussed several administrative remedies for consumers looking to raise a dispute over a timeshare company before; in South Carolina, another route for relief was recently reaffirmed – suing developers directly. That exciting bit of consumer protection news comes to us from South Carolina’s The Post and Courier and Island Packet newspapers. A ruling from the […]

May 25, 2017· 2 min read

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Is There Any Value to a Timeshare Sales Presentation?

So you’re on a vacation – perhaps your honeymoon, even. You’re staying at a lovely resort and enjoying the amenities greatly when, one day, you’re approached by a marketer – maybe they make the pitch to you in person, maybe it’s given in the form of a glossy brochure. What is this marketing material offering? […]

May 23, 2017· 5 min read

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What We’re Reading – "UK Tourists Hit by Booking Scams Up By Nearly a Fifth"

Think timeshare scams are only a problem on this side of the pond? Think again! As this great article from the BBC points out, vacation scams know no borders; in fact, according to the BBC, “the number of British tourists hit by booking scams rose by 19% last year,” as first reported by Action Fraud, […]

May 18, 2017· 2 min read

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My Financial Situation Has Changed, What Can I Do About My Timeshare?

Think all of all the reasons you’d like to take a vacation right now – and now think of all the reasons why you may or may not be doing so. While many of us have starry-eyed dreams of taking that perfect trip, life often gets in the way. Family members get sick, work gets […]

May 16, 2017· 5 min read

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What We’re Reading – "Timeshare Marketer to Pay Restitution to Consumers"

In a time where it seems as though every week brings a tale of another consumer being swindled out of their money by a fraudulent timeshare resale or rental company, it’s always rewarding to see the good guys score a win. That’s exactly what happened recently in Georgia, where the Georgia Department of Law’s Consumer […]

May 11, 2017· 2 min read

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What Do You Need to Know About Remaining Timeshare Inventory?

How much inventory does your timeshare development actually have available – and does the answer affect you? These are actually quite loaded questions, for a number of reasons. For one thing, it may actually be harder than you’d initially think to gauge the remaining inventory at a given resort. Unlike, say, housing complexes or apartment […]

May 9, 2017· 4 min read

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What We’re Reading – "The Hidden Truth About Timeshares"

Bob Massi is a legal analyst for Fox News Channel, and is known to millions as the “Property Man” of Fox Business Network. When he speaks, he’s got a massive audience ready to listen – and so we applaud Mr. Massi for turning his attention to “the hidden truth about timeshares” in a recent piece. […]

May 5, 2017· 2 min read

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The Timeshare Resorts’ Reservation Systems: Totally Off the Reservation?

Whether you hold a deeded interest, or you have a “right-to-use” contract, your ability to utilize your vacation ownership at your convenience is of paramount importance. After all, you’ve made a significant initial investment in a vacation product for the purpose of using and enjoying said product reliably, on a regular basis, right? Otherwise, you […]

May 1, 2017· 8 min read

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3 Common Myths About Timeshares, Unpacked

Timeshares have existed in some form or another for the better part of a century now. And though the industry has grown and changed with the times, several myths and misconceptions continue to define timeshares in the minds of many, spread by industry insiders, the media, and even timeshare consumers themselves. Let’s dissect three truths […]

April 25, 2017· 6 min read

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What We’re Reading – "BBB Investigates Suspicious Timeshare Resale Company"

How’s this for an attention grabber? “Timeshare Resale Company claims to be on the 23rd floor of a 9 story building.” This stunning little sentence comes courtesy of a press release from the Better Business Bureau, fleshed out further here, thanks to timeshare news site Inside the Gate. It’s a brazen example of evasion from […]

April 20, 2017· 3 min read

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Why Are My Timeshare Resort Fees So High?

Annual maintenance fees are part and parcel of timeshare ownership, yet they are also one of the primary factors driving people away from the industry. Indeed, according to the AIF Owner’s Study 2016, a survey of timeshare owners, 66% of consumers cited high maintenance fees as a reasons for wanting to exit their timeshare obligation; […]

April 18, 2017· 5 min read

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What We’re Reading – "Are Timeshare Stocks A Ticking Time Bomb?’

It’s hard to deny that the timeshare industry, dominated by a few major resort developers, can be highly profitable for investors. But one stock market expert has a warning: “The ‘timeshare industry’… is a ticking time bomb ready to explode.” That dire prediction comes from an article, “Are Timeshare Stocks A Ticking Time Bomb?,” published […]

April 13, 2017· 4 min read

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Timeshare & Consumer Insights

What We’re Reading – &quot;South Carolina’s Supreme Court Says Timeshare Buyers Can Sue Developers&quot;

Is There Any Value to a Timeshare Sales Presentation?

What We’re Reading – &quot;UK Tourists Hit by Booking Scams Up By Nearly a Fifth&quot;

My Financial Situation Has Changed, What Can I Do About My Timeshare?

What We’re Reading – &quot;Timeshare Marketer to Pay Restitution to Consumers&quot;

What Do You Need to Know About Remaining Timeshare Inventory?

What We’re Reading – &quot;The Hidden Truth About Timeshares&quot;

The Timeshare Resorts’ Reservation Systems: Totally Off the Reservation?

3 Common Myths About Timeshares, Unpacked

What We’re Reading – &quot;BBB Investigates Suspicious Timeshare Resale Company&quot;

Why Are My Timeshare Resort Fees So High?

What We’re Reading – &quot;Are Timeshare Stocks A Ticking Time Bomb?’

Take the first step toward a resolution

What We’re Reading – "South Carolina’s Supreme Court Says Timeshare Buyers Can Sue Developers"

What We’re Reading – "UK Tourists Hit by Booking Scams Up By Nearly a Fifth"

What We’re Reading – "Timeshare Marketer to Pay Restitution to Consumers"

What We’re Reading – "The Hidden Truth About Timeshares"

What We’re Reading – "BBB Investigates Suspicious Timeshare Resale Company"

What We’re Reading – "Are Timeshare Stocks A Ticking Time Bomb?’