The Timeshare MarketplaceOver the course of this series, we've examined the battle for timeshare owners' hearts and minds - in-depth, and from various perspectives. We've done our best to define the battle lines between those that believe in timeshare, despite its flaws, and t...
The continuation of our series examining the battle for timeshare owners’ hearts & minds: As fraudsters of all varieties work in the shadows to exploit the timeshare owner, it’s clear that some see timeshare owners as dummies, but are they? HelpTim...
It seems the idea of buying a timeshare resale is catching on! In a recent U.S. News & World Report article entitled 21 Things You Should Never Buy New, timeshares came in at #20. Writer Lynn Truong states that, for families that want to buy a tim...
Timeshare owners now find themselves barraged with schemes to devalue their property and exploit their trusting nature. Apparently some in the industry believe owners are dummies – at Help Timeshare, we don’t agree. In this installment, we’ll address ...
Are timeshare owners dummies? It seems like a silly question when you consider that, according to industry statistics, the average timeshare owner’s household income is over $92,000 - hardly dummy pay ! Regardless, there are some in the industry that ...
While neither myself, nor Help Timeshare, feel timeshare owners are dummies, there are numerous entities growing more vocal daily that feel just the opposite. In this installment, we’ll examine the case for timeshare, and why for many families it’s o...
Now, before you lynch me, NO, I don’t think timeshare owners are dummies, though many in the timeshare industry apparently do. Over the last few years, a battle for the hearts and minds of America’s timeshare owners has been quietly brewing . Big play...
As Memorial Day approaches, and along with it the end of the school year, millions of American families are finalizing their summer vacation plans. In the timeshare industry, summer months mean more timeshare tours, more pitches, and ultimately more ti...
Part of being a Timeshare Resale Professional is keeping abreast of industry news and developments. My internet browser's tool-bar is full of RSS feeds, blog feeds, and various news aggregators that scour the web picking up any "timeshare" related stor...
A new type of timeshare company seems to have grown out of the current recession, one no doubt both inspired by, and fueled by, economic desperation: the "It's Already Sold" cold-calling scheme. Sadly, these operations often disguise themselves as ac...
With over 80 timeshare resorts in the Metro Orlando area, and new developments popping up regularly, it's easy to overlook some old favorites. There are certainly a few Orlando timeshares that continue to delight, long after their fifteen minutes have ...
Which sport is second only to Professional Football for television viewers in the U.S.? Which sport has over 75 million loyal fans that spend over $3 billion on licensed products every year? Which sport holds 17 of the 20 highest attended single-day e...
Referred to as "America's Favorite Playground," and the "East Coast Las Vegas," Atlantic City, NJ offers numerous attractions sure to delight any taste. Of course, wherever there are tourists there's bound to be timeshare, and Atlantic City is no exce...
The 2010 Mardi Gras season is officially underway, with festivities continuing until the finale at midnight on February 16th (Mardi Gras day.) This year marks the 173rd year of parading around New Orleans, and is expected to have the highest number of...
With the state of the Nations' economy, buying a timeshare is probably not most family's top priority, but maybe it should be. Here are three compelling reasons why now might be the perfect time to buy a timeshare: 1. Timeshare Resale Prices Will Neve...
It’s safe to say that most of us in the timeshare industry are happy to close the door on the last decade. Though the Aughts (or the 00’s, or whatever) brought some advances to our industry, they carried over many of the same problems we faced during t...
Key West, Florida has been a favorite vacation spot for some time - for centuries actually; Real estate records date back to the Kings of Spain! Attractions like Ernest Hemingway's home and Duval Street mixed with warm weather, blue skies, and some of...
Timeshare ownership and American history meet at a unique resort in Carson Valley, Nevada: David Walley's Resort! Considered by many historians to be the first settlement in Nevada, Genoa was established in 1851 by a group of Mormon pioneers. The smal...
Fall is a great time to visit Las Vegas! Take your chances with lady luck, catch a premier stage show, or enjoy some of America's finest dining. Rather than spending another vacation in a hotel, why not stay in luxury and rent a timeshare at the Grand...
Early this week, my wife and I were surprised to see a commercial for travel to Branson Missouri during prime time network TV. If you haven't seen one yet, you likely will, as they're part of a massive new marketing campaign. The production quality is ...