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What consumer advice is being passed around the internet this week – and what new information does it offer to consumers wary of getting roped into a timeshare interest? Let’s break down some of the keen insights of Kathy Kristof’s “7 Tips for Avoiding a Timeshare Disaster,” published over at CBS News. “…if it can […]
Elderly Americans comprise one of the timeshare industry’s biggest demographics; their disposable income and dreams of traveling in retirement make them prime candidates for vacation sales. But what happens when the older generation grows tired of the timeshare grind? They try to sell, cancel, or transfer their obligation. Today, some seniors can proceed in this […]
You pay taxes, keep up with your interest payments, and stay on top of your timeshare maintenance fees and assessments every year. But how closely are you following what’s happening at your home resort? How can you track and ensure that your resort payments are actually going where you think they’re going? These are tough […]
For consumers facing off against mammoth, faceless companies, it’s easy to feel like a little “David” meekly shuffling up to an unapproachable “Goliath.” And, throughout American history, large companies and corporations have realized their incomparable power and behaved accordingly – as if they had impunity to treat consumers however they’d like, all but free from […]
news Shell-shocked from a “hard sell” and still in the middle of vacation mode, many timeshare purchasers are reluctant to dive into the mountain of paperwork that comes after a today only “see and sell” timeshare transaction. Similarly, the intense pressure and expectations that come with a roomful of […]
The recent wildfires in Tennessee have left massive swathes of destruction in their wake, affecting homes, forests, and timeshare resorts. Our hearts go out to all those impacted by the blaze. It’s a tragic situation for residents and visitors to the Gatlinburg, Tenn. area, and it could have been even worse for some timeshare owners, […]
There are any number of reasons why a timeshare owner may want to terminate or walk away from his or her obligation. Timeshare points are rigid, and a consumer busy with social, family, and career obligations may not be able to use their allotted weeks. Other owners often find themselves unable to travel due to […]
news Are There Adequate Statutory Safeguards in Place for Timeshare Buyers? It all depends on the buyer’s ability and willingness to navigate through thick smoke and amusement park-style mirrors! There are essentially two major consumer protection devices in play for today’s timeshare buyer: 1.) The statutory rescission period, which varies by state from five to ten […]
Whether visiting family or friends, hitting the road for a little personal time, or absconding away to a vacation hotspot, travelers have always taken advantage of holiday months. Often though, traveling in November and December makes consumers feel a little less than holly jolly. Fortunately, plenty of writers online have some tips and tricks to […]
As we’ve mentioned time and again on our blog, a timeshare interest bought in a “points-based” or “right to use” model does not actually convey tangible real estate ownership to the owner. As a result, the vast majority of these points-based timeshare interests – even with the presence […]
Consumer Protection Here at Finn Law Group, our mission is to help educate timeshare owners whenever and wherever we can – which means that we’re always on the lookout to spread the truth about timeshare cancellation services and programs. To that end, our own Michael Finn recently sat […]
Regular readers of our blog know that we love to keep tabs on the latest in timeshare industry news and advice from sources around the web. We catalog a lot of essential updates in our “What We’re Reading” posts, and we’re always on the lookout for what journalists, critics, and consumer advocates have to tell […]
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