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Timeshare FAQ Should You Invest In A Timeshare
hat are the advantages - Timeshares guarantee a yearly
of owning a timeshare? vacation for the rest of your
life.
There are many advantages of
owning a timeshare. Nevertheless, - You can pay for future vacation
some people are confused about at today’s prices.
what timeshares are all about.
- You get the best accommodations
Timeshare owners in the USA have in the most desirable locations.
reached more than 2 million
families. Perhaps, in the past - You have the option to rent out
you attended a presentation but your timeshare or lend it to
didn’t get all of your questions family and friends.
about timeshares answered. Almost
half the people who attend a - You may also have some
timeshare presentation want to flexibility for a great vacation
buy but never actually do due to with worldwide exchanges.
lack of information.
- You can even will your
The advantages and benefits of ownership of the timeshare to
owning a timeshare include the your heirs, which means it does
following: not expire when you do.
- You can plan on a yearly - Owning a timeshare means more
vacation. vacations and lasting vacation
memories. Some of the vacations
- Instead of renting a cramped you take through your timeshare
hotel room, you can have a may even be tax deductible.
condo-style accommodation. * What are some of the major
benefits of buying or renting a
timeshare rather than staying in * Is there a difference between
a hotel? timeshares and vacation
ownership?
Buying or renting a timeshare
actually saves you money because There are no differences between
it allows you to fix future timeshare and vacation ownership.
vacation costs. A timeshare also Most operators feel that the term
allows you to have more amenities "timeshare" projects an image in
and more space. It allows you to consumers’ minds of slick men in
have a more comfortable vacation. leisure suits with white belts,
Why? Buying or renting a so they changed the term
timeshare guarantees security, "timeshare" to a softer term,
fully furnished rooms, a den, a "vacation ownership," or in
kitchen with eating and cooking short, "a rose by another name."
utensils, and most even include a
hot tub, sauna, playground, * What things should you consider
fireplace, golf, tennis, marina, before acquiring or purchasing a
even babysitting and much more. timeshare?
By contrast, staying in a hotel
often gives you tiny rooms and Before you purchase a timeshare,
limited facilities. you should be aware of the costs
of buying an interest in
Buying a timeshare also gives you timeshare real estate. It is
resale equity after 10 to 30 important that you, as a buyer,
years. It even offers resort review all the documents and
choices and exchange understand all of your rights.
possibilities, so it offers a Here are some other factors that
broader choice of where you can you should ask yourself before
go on a vacation. purchasing a timeshare:
- When is the seasonal demand for - Are there exchange programs
this property? with other locations or resorts?
- What are the financial risks - What is the true value of
and investment potential? giveaways or other sales
incentives?
- What will be the total costs
including broker commissions, - Also ask about the State
finance charges, and maintenance? protection and reputation.
About the Author:
Mel Tremaine is editor of My Timeshare, the online guide to Timeshares. He also writes Timeshare FAQ's for PrettyGreatAnswers.com.
Read more articles by: Mel Tremaine
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