If you're in the market for a timeshare or you're part of a group looking to invest, you've probably come across more offers for weird deals than you care to remember. Consider for a moment that many sales brokers work on commission only and it is in their interest to make the sale at almost any cost, regardless of what you may tell them. Of course, when you realize that this is what more and more people are doing in everyday life, this doesn't seem that strange. I've seen people pay for purchases spread over three or four credit cards.   So, that being said, why would you consider buying timeshares for cash, instead of going with the myriad of options (which seem to grow every day) that you may be offered. Well, consider that should you decide to pay by check, you have to ensure tha... [Read More]

With the current economy, no matter what type of investment people may have, they will have experienced volatility. In some cases, they will be able to ride out the current uncertainty and see a profit from their investments, in others they will be looking to sell as soon as possible. This applies most readily to the real estate industry, everything from flipping properties to selling timeshares. In fact, if you've been wanting to do this, now is an excellent time to do so. But the last thing you want to do is buy immediately when you see timeshares for sale. As with any long-term investment, you need to weigh the pros and cons of doing so. This should go without saying. But, there are times when some people are so desperate to get away, they'll buy without doing due diligence first. You'l... [Read More]

For many of us, there are places that we'd love to stay that due to cost, are out of reach. These include places like Las Vegas, Miami, and many resorts on either side of the U.S. Consider too that luxury resorts are free to set their prices based on demand, and time of year, and you may wonder if you'll ever get the chance to stay in a particular area. You may have even thought about building your dream vacation home, and been quickly brought down to reality when you saw the costs and time involved. So, what is an aspiring debutante to do? After all for a truly luxurious vacation, you could be expected to pay thousands, which still might be ok if it is just you and/or your spouse. But when you add children to the equations, then again the costs may be prohibitive. One solution is timeshar... [Read More]