Posts from ‘January, 2010’

The idea of maintenance fees makes sense. They are mandatory fees that the resort management company or homeowners association charges its owners for the upkeep of the timeshare property. These fees are usually defined as covering property taxes, utilities, insurance, and any other maintenance expenses. But, they also need to meet the needs of future [...]

I passed a billboard last week that took me a minute to understand. Big bold letters called out: DTWD. My much more savvy teenage daughter pointed out that it meant “Don’t Text While Driving.” Cute. Of course, I can’t get the hang of texting while I’m sitting at my desk, but that’s ok. I like [...]

The economic news looks promising for the future as forecasters are predicting a thaw later in the year. However, as you may know, timeshare developers are in a world of hurt right now as even the biggest companies are laying off staff and keeping amenities to a minimum. What if you timeshare company goes bankrupt? [...]

We know that some timeshare owners enjoy their timeshares immensely — especially those with disposable income and want to know where they are going to vacation every year. But, if you are not an owner and are considering to “invest” in a timeshare, you really need to consider the costs involved. Many timeshare owners finance [...]