The Timeshare MarketplaceAt Bay Tree, one of our primary goals is driving prices higher for the timeshare resales we work with. (If you are thinking about buying, now is the time to do it because prices are going up!) We feel that prices have been artificially low, especially ...
As of June 1st, you may have noticed some changes here at BayTreeSolutions.com. After over a year of development and planning, the newest version of our site is now live for you to enjoy! Many of the new features we have implemented were based on feedb...
Timeshares are an investment in your vacation future. The longer you own one, the more money you will save on your yearly vacation costs. They can be a bit confusing to new owners, so here are a few tips to get the most out of your timeshare. Many t...
There is a lot of misinformation on the internet. The more one uses the internet, the clearer this becomes. While some of this misinformation may be deliberate, most of it is innocent; a manifestation of the democratic nature of the internet, where eve...
The timeshare product has evolved considerably since its introduction in the 1960s: These changes, revisions, and "improvements" have been so numerous that modern timeshares bear almost no resemblance to either the original product or concept. While so...
It has been said that there's no such thing as bad publicity, and perhaps that's true for David Siegel, self-proclaimed "Timeshare King" and CEO of Westgate Resorts. After all, how many other CEO's of timeshare companies can you name? What is not so...
Deciding to sell the family timeshare is a big decision that often involves careful debate and consideration - not to mention the emotions involved. It's important to realize, however, that making the decision to sell is just the first step in the proc...
Consolidation seems to be the order of the day in the timeshare industry, with many small and independent resorts being acquired by a few key players. For the past 30 years, Orange Lake Resorts was known predominately for its popular flagship property ...
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 ...
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 ra...
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 miss the o...
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 confiscatin...
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, larger, or more luxuri...
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 where using a B...
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 Las V...
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 this perspectiv...
When circumstances change suddenly, timeshare owners can easily find themselves in a situation where they have to quickly liquidate their properties; family emergencies, surprise expenses, the loss of a job. For the savvy shopper in search of timeshare...
During the early 1980's, tourism collided with the space age in Orlando, Florida. Walt Disney World introduced EPCOT Center in 1982, featuring the Spaceship Earth ride inside its iconic sphere. Just two short years later, Florida developer Island One, ...
State laws regulating timeshare sales have brought legitimacy to the industry; reassuring consumers by mandating rescission periods, and fostering an environment where flagship hotel chains could enter the market without risking their brand equity. It ...
I recently returned from a family vacation to Williamsburg, Virginia. We rented a client's Diamond Resorts Greensprings timeshare, giving us a convenient location from which to explore the area (more on our stay there in a later post.) After spending a...