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		<title>Timeshare Trends: Conventions</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you own a timeshare unit and want to get it rented, here&#8217;s some things you might want to consider. If you own a timeshare unit in a convention hot spot like:
Miami – Miami Beach Convention Center
Orlando – Orange County Convention Center
Chicago – Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
San Diego – San Diego Convention Center
New Orleans [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you own a timeshare unit and want to get it rented, here&#8217;s some things you might want to consider. If you own a timeshare unit in a convention hot spot like:</p>
<p>Miami – <a href="http://www.miamibeachconvention.com">Miami Beach Convention Center</a><br />
Orlando – <a href="http://www.occc.net">Orange County Convention Center</a><br />
Chicago – <a href="http://www.chicagotraveler.com/attractions/donald-e-stephens-convention-center.html">Donald E. Stephens Convention Center</a><br />
San Diego – <a href="http://www.visitsandiego.com">San Diego Convention Center</a><br />
New Orleans – <a href="http://www.mccno.com">New Orleans Convention Center</a><br />
Los Angeles – <a href="http://www.lacclink.com">Los Angeles Convention Center</a><br />
Atlanta – <a href="http://www.gwcc.com">Georgia World Congress Center</a><br />
Las Vegas – <a href="http://www.lvcva.com">Las Vegas Convention Center</a></p>
<p>You might want to consider listing your property with a listing agency that deals directly with the convention centers and can recommend the peak travel times associated with the convention schedules for those cities. Business travelers and convention attendees are looking for rates that are less than hotels rates, giving you the timeshare owner a unique advantage to get your unit rented. If you have a floating week, you will want to discuss with your resort management agency on when the best time is to get a confirmed reservation booked in order for the best chances to get it rented.</p>
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		<title>Tips for Buying Timeshare Resale</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:40:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Ken Lang
Purchasing a timeshare resale is a complicated business. It is so important that before buying it, you have all the information needed favoring you as an investor. Do your research. Your large sum of money is at stake here, and you have to take great care of it. If you are well informed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>by Ken Lang</p>
<p>Purchasing a timeshare resale is a complicated business. It is so important that before buying it, you have all the information needed favoring you as an investor. Do your research. Your large sum of money is at stake here, and you have to take great care of it. If you are well informed about your timeshare, positive results will surely happen.</p>
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The timeshare resale cost much lesser than buying directly to the resort developer, which makes the prices very appealing. Most of the time, these prices can cause the buyer to commit crucial mistakes. Before finalizing your decision when buying a timeshare, you have to make sure that you know what the total cost is. Make sure that the property taxes and the maintenance fees have been paid up to date, if not the cost of timeshare will be more than the base price. Several timeshares are connected with an exchange company. If the timeshare you are buying is connected with an exchange company, it is important that you know if this membership can be transferred. By doing this can help you avoid unnecessary problems in the future. If the timeshare you are buying is using a point system timeshare, check if the points are transferable. And if there are some additional bonuses with your timeshare, find out if they are transferable too. It is very important to see and visit the timeshare you are buying. Some resellers just &#8220;talk up&#8221; their timeshare. Don&#8217;t be easily deceived with all those information given to you. You have to find it out yourself. It is very important to make sure that you are purchasing what you want. A timeshare or even a resold timeshare is a good investment.<br />
The best way to ensure that you are buying the right timeshare resale is by being well informed. Be aware and be cautious.</p>
<p>NOTE: Using a professional Resort Management company will get you the best valued timeshare resale with the most options to choose from.</p>
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		<title>Reselling Your Timeshare</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Ken Lang
Reselling of timeshares is one of the best things that you can do as a timeshare holder. You may want to ask people for tips on how to resell your timeshares and still get at least half of your money spent for these. Timeshares only eat your income without actually doing any good [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>by Ken Lang</p>
<p>Reselling of timeshares is one of the best things that you can do as a timeshare holder. You may want to ask people for tips on how to resell your timeshares and still get at least half of your money spent for these. Timeshares only eat your income without actually doing any good for you. If you decide on reselling your timeshares, there are certain ways to do it.</p>
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<p>First, you may want to ask your resort if they have a resale program offered for their customers. There is often a marketing team which can have your timeshare for resell. You may need to ask about the current prices of timeshares and you can work with the marketer in coming up with a strategic price. They have the connections and can contact people who will be potential buyers of your timeshares.</p>
<p>Next is to advertise and put up as many postings on timeshares for resell. The more that you make your timeshares available for people, the more chances that they will be interested in buying your timeshares.</p>
<p>When you do not know anything about reselling timeshares, then you may want to ask for assistance is selling your timeshares from a <a href="http://globalresortmgmt.com">resort management company</a>. They are the people who specialize in this job which will allow you to even have buyers in just a few days.</p>
<p>This is the best option that you have when you do not want your timeshares anymore. You do not want another year to add on to the burden of paying all the interests that come along with this.</p>
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		<title>Get Rid Of Timeshares&#8230; Now!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:15:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Ken Lang
The best way to save money is to actually get rid of timeshares. When you are on a tight budget, the last thing that you need is for you to find ways to finance your timeshares. Sure enough, you have your other finances like mortgages, food, grocery, and your car which is already [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>by Ken Lang</p>
<p>The best way to save money is to actually get rid of timeshares. When you are on a tight budget, the last thing that you need is for you to find ways to finance your timeshares. Sure enough, you have your other finances like mortgages, food, grocery, and your car which is already driving you nuts.</p>
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<strong>What do you get when you have your timeshare?</strong><br />
Besides from all of the stress that comes along purchasing the timeshares, there are so many additional fees that are charged to you. These include a special assessment fee that costs up to a thousand dollars. You must also keep in mind that paying you timeshares must be immediate. Not paying the timeshares only causes you to pay more interests and taxes which we are well aware of that can grow up a level that we eventually cannot reach.<br />
What also come along with this timeshare purchase is the costs that you do not really need. You are then forced to go on vacations that are not really needed. Yes, your vacations will only mean getting your money&#8217;s worth from the timeshares and not actually going for a real vacation.<br />
Even the mere fact of selling your timeshares can really cost you a lot. There are so many people selling their timeshares and the only way that you can really sell yours is to sell it for a cheaper price.<br />
Get rid of your timeshares fast and enjoy a life that will be less of a hassle. Imagine how a life with no worries and liabilities would feel. Isn&#8217;t this enough reason to believe that selling or not even getting one is your best option? Think about it and calculate the costs before it is too late.</p>
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NOTE: Enlisting a reputable Resort Management company to rent or sell your timeshare <i>for</i> you will expedite the process and will get it done in a worry free manner. </p>
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		<title>How to Sell Timeshares</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:52:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Ken Lang
There are so many reasons why people would want to put their timeshares for sale, but thinking about it, it all boils down to one reason- that it is not worth it. Yes, the once believed to be a great investment have been making people realize that timeshares do not really bring much [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>by Ken Lang</p>
<p>There are so many reasons why people would want to put their timeshares for sale, but thinking about it, it all boils down to one reason- that it is not worth it. Yes, the once believed to be a great investment have been making people realize that timeshares do not really bring much benefits to the owners. Deciding to sell timeshare is the best option left but will not guarantee to get the amount of money which had been shelled out for this.</p>
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There are so many options in getting the timeshares sold. An agent can really help directly selling the timeshares to people. This is a fairly effective way of timeshares selling especially if the property needs to be get rid of immediately. A commission comes with this strategy and this is one thing that a seller must be willing to pay. One thing to remember when cutting commission is that the price must just be right, consider a lot of agents who are willing to sell timeshares for a minimal commission. It is best to choose from different agents and even interview them. Remember to get a reliable agent who can effectively share timeshares.<br />
The eBay and other timeshare websites allow postings particularly timeshares for sale. Before putting u p any listings, it is recommended to scan other timeshare posts and strategize on how to attract the buyers to buy timeshares that the seller have posted. A competitive price market is what is out there and your price must be a price that is worth it for the seller and for the buyer.<br />
It is not really much of a hassle to put up timeshares for sell. It is actually worth it, it saves the owners the headaches and stress of having to pay for increasing fees. Put up timeshares for sale and life will be a lot easier.</p>
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		<title>Keys to Successful Timeshare Buying and Selling</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:50:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Jonathan Gibbs
Many people eagerly accept the offer of a short weekend trip to tour a Timeshare opportunity just to get a free getaway vacation. Of course, the price you pay for this &#8220;freebie&#8221; is that you must take a timeshare tour that usually lasts more than an hour. However, that supposed no-pressure, free tour [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>by Jonathan Gibbs</p>
<p>Many people eagerly accept the offer of a short weekend trip to tour a Timeshare opportunity just to get a free getaway vacation. Of course, the price you pay for this &#8220;freebie&#8221; is that you must take a timeshare tour that usually lasts more than an hour. However, that supposed no-pressure, free tour often stretches into two hours or more, with the sales pitch droning on and on as the sales agent becomes increasingly annoying and more high-pressured than originally promised. There are timeshare companies out there that may be low-key, but more often than not, the tour and sales pitch leaves you feeling sorry that you ever agreed to sign up for this deal.</p>
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Almost every major hotel chain now offers luxury timeshare resorts in order to attract tourists who are guaranteed to come back again and again, year after year. For them, timeshares create guaranteed revenue for these hotel chains. Hotel corporations that now offer timeshares include Wyndham, Marriott, Hyatt, Ritz-Carlton, and Starwood.<br />
Timeshare ownership can accommodate whatever size needed to make your family comfortable. They can range in size from studio up to a three bedroom or even larger units. Most units come with fully equipped kitchens, professionally decorated and fully furnished with towels, linens, dishes, silverware, dishes, TV&#8217;s and much more.<br />
There are also many timeshare vacation exchange networks on the internet. One of them is RCI, which is one of the largest timeshare networks in the world. In order to become a member of this network, you must actually already own vacation time at an RCI affiliated resort. This company does not buy or sell timeshares. By becoming a member at RCI, this allows you to explore other vacation spots, if you do not want to go to your own resort accommodations. Basically, in dealing with this company, you would deposit your week with them of your current resort timeshare property and swap it for another destination.<br />
Here are some important tips to remember if you decide you want to purchase a timeshare. Defiantly choose a spot that fits your lifestyle. Go check out the resort your interested in and take the tour. You will be able to see all the amenities that the resort offers and see if it suits your needs. Make sure to read all documents carefully and be clear in what the documents states. You don&#8217;t want to be confused if you&#8217;re a making a timeshare purchase, this is a significant purchase that needs to be understood in all aspects of the contract. Lastly, look into the resale market before you buy. Depending on the resort you are interested in there is almost always a unit available through the resale market for a fraction of the original price.<br />
If you are already a timeshare owner and are anxious to sell, here are some ways to help facilitate that process. If you want your property to sell in a relatively short amount of time, do your homework and research what prices available timeshares are going for. Give your unit an attractive price that will encourage buyers, perhaps even multiple offers. It pays to advertise and you can even find places to advertise for free on the Internet. If you are really in a hurry to sell your timeshare, consider using the services of a professional timeshare broker. The extra price you pay for their services will be well worth it when they are able to sell your timeshare quickly and at the desired price.</p>
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		<title>Why Use a Resort Management Company?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Timeshare properties are being bought, sold, and rented on a global scale. To compete with the numberous amount of people wanting to rent or sell their timeshare, it is best to enrole with a resort managment company with a good reputation in order to get your property to a global audience. Typically they will handle [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Timeshare properties are being bought, sold, and rented on a global scale. To compete with the numberous amount of people wanting to rent or sell their timeshare, it is best to enrole with a resort managment company with a good reputation in order to get your property to a global audience. Typically they will handle sifting through the buys in order to send you warm leads and could even assist in closing the deals, leaving you completely hands free and worry free.</p>
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<p>Please feel free to comment below on and Timeshare Resort Management company you have experience with.</p>
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		<title>Resort Review: Vistana Beach Club</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Located directly on the beach of Hutchinson Island, only 45 miles north of West Palm Beach, Vistana&#8217;s Beach Club is ideal for relaxing and enjoying the tranquil beauty of Florida&#8217;s Treasure Coast. The ideal seaside setting with miles of unspoiled golden beaches allows you to enjoy a recreational paradise with water sports of every kind. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.globalresortmgmt.com/review.php"><img class="alignright" src="http://www.globalresortmgmt.com/resorts/vistana.png" alt="" width="240" height="165" /></a>Located directly on the beach of Hutchinson Island, only 45 miles north of West Palm Beach, Vistana&#8217;s Beach Club is ideal for relaxing and enjoying the tranquil beauty of Florida&#8217;s Treasure Coast. The ideal seaside setting with miles of unspoiled golden beaches allows you to enjoy a recreational paradise with water sports of every kind. You&#8217;ll appreciate the many comforts of home in your seaside villa with separate living and dining areas and a cozy master bedroom with an ocean view. A fully equipped kitchen gives you all you need to enjoy pleasant mealtimes in your villa while the panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean can be savored from your private balcony as you open the doors to let in fresh ocean breezes and natural light.</p>
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<p>Resort amenities include a swimming pool with a kiddie wading pool and outdoor spa, a boardwalk with gazebo, picnic area, video arcade, club room for social events, tennis courts, and a fully staffed activities department. The beaches are quiet and uncrowded, and the fishing is superb, which is a perfect setting for a scenic sunset cruise. Tennis and golf options are numerous, and excellent shopping, fine restaurants and museums are nearby.</p>
<p><strong>On-Site Amenities: </strong><br />
Children&#8217;s Pool<br />
Elevator<br />
Fishing<br />
Game Room<br />
Laundry Room<br />
Ocean<br />
Outdoor Pool<br />
Tennis<br />
Restaurant<br />
<strong>Nearby Amenities:</strong><br />
Golf (4 miles)<br />
Grocery Store (0.6 miles)<br />
Hairdresser (0.6 miles)<br />
Health Club (10 miles)<br />
Lake (50 miles)<br />
Live Entertainment (1 mile)<br />
Medical Facilities (4 miles)<br />
Boating (3 miles)<br />
Scuba Diving (4 miles)<br />
Shopping Area (0.6 miles)</p>
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		<title>What is a Timeshare?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:24:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A timeshare is a program in which a group of people shares use of a property by dividing among themselves the rights to use the property for specific time periods.  Although the property is usually a residential project such as a condominium, developers have applied the timesharing concept to other types of properties, such as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A timeshare is a program in which a group of people shares use of a property by dividing among themselves the rights to use the property for specific time periods.  Although the property is usually a residential project such as a condominium, developers have applied the timesharing concept to other types of properties, such as houseboats, campgrounds, and recreational vehicle parks.  Virtually all timeshares are resort or vacation properties.</p>
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<p>To set up the timeshare, the developer “divides” occupancy of each of the units into time-based intervals.  The developer then sells these intervals to buyers, so each owner of an interval receives the right to use a specific unit for a specific time period corresponding to the interval they purchased.  Each timeshare owner thus “shares” the usage of the property along with all of the other owners.  Through this shared usage, the owners have guaranteed accommodations in the property, without carrying the financial and property management burdens associated with a conventional ownership of such a property.</p>
<p>Timeshare intervals are normally one week long; a few timeshare projects, however, use other ownership fractions, such as one-tenth or one-quarter ownerships.  Since almost all timeshare projects are based on one-week intervals, the words “week” or “timeshare week” are generally used in the timesharing community to mean a one-week timeshare interval.  In keeping with this convention, through the rest of this course I usually refer to timeshare intervals as  “timeshare weeks” or “weeks”.</p>
<p>In addition to the purchase price, timeshare owners also pay an annual fee for property upkeep and management.  Most timeshare projects also reserve one or two one weeks usage of each unit for maintenance and repairs.</p>
<p>Historically, many timeshare developers have used high-pressure and deceptive sales tactics, with misleading and inaccurate portrayals of what buyers could expect from their timeshare ownership.  The timeshare industry has also had its share of unethical and dishonest resort developers and operators.  Consequently, timesharing has a bad reputation with many people.  Although the timeshare industry has improved its sales presentations, consumer awareness and education is still essential for owners to avoid being misled and to obtain the most value from their timeshare purchases.  This article is one effort in that process.</p>
<p>Despite these perceptions, timesharing is a good product for many people.  Timesharing makes resort ownership possible for many people who otherwise would not be able to enjoy such facilities, and there are many satisfied timeshare owners (including the author).  After buying one unit and enjoying it, many timeshare owners have purchased additional timeshares.  In addition, many well-known hotel and resort operators (such as Marriott, Disney and Hilton) have developed timeshare projects that have been successful and have greatly improved the image of timesharing.</p>
<p>Because of the bad impression many people have of timesharing, timeshare developers have developed other names for timeshare projects, such as “Vacation Ownership” or “Fractional Ownership”.  These programs are still timeshare projects, and many of the same principals apply.</p>
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