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Timeshare in the News: The Good and The Bad

Published on 2011-09-07 15:37:37

During the last week, timeshare resale related stories have appeared in the news twice – which is actually a lot for a niche industry! Additionally, both stories relate to previous posts here at Helptimeshare.com: The Good Back in May, I pointed out the threat posed to timeshare owners by timeshare recovery companies. Yesterday this issue [...] > read more

Celebrity Resorts Post-Bankruptcy – A New Legacy

Published on 2011-06-21 22:05:04

Celebrity Resorts LLC made headlines in March of last year when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but according to an Orlando Sentinel article financial problems may have started as early as 2008. While these types of bankruptcy filings > read more

Timeshare Recovery Companies Pose Threat

Published on 2011-05-26 16:19:18

Timeshare recovery companies pose a new threat to timeshare owners; undermining resale values, and negatively affecting public trust in the secondary timeshare market. Timeshare resales are still relatively new; after all, timeshare itself has only b > read more

Changes in the Works at Help Timeshare Blog

Published on 2011-05-17 19:54:25

It’s been nearly two years since I started this blog, and during that time so much has changed in the timeshare industry. As a full-time (and lifetime) timeshare professional, providing commentary on industry trends and events has been exciting > read more

Sunset Cove Marco Island – Timeshare Fit for a King

Published on 2011-03-17 12:58:33

Originally conceived of as a Fractional Residence Club, Sunset Cove Resort and Suites in Marco Island, Florida, may just be the best timeshare money can buy. Back in 2005 Florida’s real estate market was burning so white-hot, it was easy to mis > read more

Sunset Cove Marco Island – Timeshare Fit for a King

Published on 2011-03-17 12:58:33

Originally conceived of as a Fractional Residence Club, Sunset Cove Resort and Suites in Marco Island, Florida, may just be the best timeshare money can buy. Back in 2005 Florida’s real estate market was burning so white-hot, it was easy to mis > read more

Orlando Timeshare Scams Explode!

Published on 2011-02-16 17:02:12

During the last month alone, 3 high-profile timeshare scams have been raided by police in Orlando, Florida. In at least twenty news pieces on these developments, the public has been treated to images of SWAT teams busting down doors, police confiscat > read more

Orlando Timeshare Scams Explode!

Published on 2011-02-16 17:02:12

During the last month alone, 3 high-profile timeshare scams have been raided by police in Orlando, Florida. In at least twenty news pieces on these developments, the public has been treated to images of SWAT teams busting down doors, police confiscat > read more

Marriott's Grande Vista: An Orlando Timeshare That's Easy to Love

Published on 2011-02-15 00:59:46

In a competitive resort market like Orlando, it seems there’s always a new timeshare resort advertising its ‘Grand Opening.’ While some of these properties become landmarks, many simply fade from view; eclipsed by the next newer, la > read more

Marriott’s Grande Vista: An Orlando Timeshare That’s Easy to Love

Published on 2011-02-15 00:59:46

In a competitive resort market like Orlando, it seems there’s always a new timeshare resort advertising its ‘Grand Opening.’ While some of these properties become landmarks, many simply fade from view; eclipsed by the next newer, la > read more

Using a Broker to Sell Your Timeshare

Published on 2011-01-25 14:26:03

Should you use a Real Estate Broker to sell your timeshare? It’s a question that comes up often, as owners consider the various ways to approach selling timeshare. There really is no short answer, so let’s take a look at a few scenarios w > read more

Using a Broker to Sell Your Timeshare

Published on 2011-01-25 14:26:03

Should you use a Real Estate Broker to sell your timeshare? It’s a question that comes up often, as owners consider the various ways to approach selling timeshare. There really is no short answer, so let’s take a look at a few scenarios w > read more

Timeshare Resales: An Honest Dialogue Begins

Published on 2011-01-20 17:14:38

One of the goals of writing this blog has been to spark conversations about selling timeshare, and the timeshare resale market. I believe that by exchanging ideas, both within the industry and with individual owners, a path forward will emerge – > read more

Diamond Resorts Quietly Expanding Empire: A Look at the Timeshare Club/Trust Concept

Published on 2011-01-05 16:11:47

Las Vegas based Diamond Resorts International® has been quietly expanding its timeshare holdings; continuing a trend of buying assets of bankrupt developers. Having established itself as a leader in the timeshare industry, with several successful La > read more

Timeshares Still Not An Investment? Simply Not True.

Published on 2010-11-30 13:43:47

An interesting article appeared in my RSS feed recently; making the claim that, according to “legal experts,” timeshares are still not an investment. Having spoken to thousands of owners about their timeshares, I have to take issue with t > read more