Timeshares and Broken Promises – A Sane Response

Posted in Timeshare News on Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Today, nj.com released one of their latest timeshare news articles titled “Timeshares and broken promises.” Although we really liked the direction that they were taking this piece we couldn’t help but notice they were sugar-coating the issue being discussed. We, at Safe Hands Transfers however like to take the hard to hear, honest-truth route. We [...]

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Florida Legislators Finally Looking Out For Timeshare Owners

Posted in Timeshare News on Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

ARDA (American Resort Development Association) recently reported that new legislation passed in Florida will help protect timeshare owners in many ways.
A bill dubbed HB 61 is set to exempt timeshare purchasers from many fees and charges associated with exchanging their timeshare weeks with other owners. Additional support found in the ratification of industry rules regarding [...]

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Little Understood Facts About Purchasing a Timeshare

Posted in Timeshare Articles on Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

When you are considering buyers a timeshare there are several things that you must consider prior to making the purchase. Many of these items are “forgotten” about when the representative is in the height of their sales pitch, but they are still a reality of the deal.
First you must consider whether or not you are [...]

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Timeshares: Pros And Cons

Posted in Timeshare Articles on Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Timeshares have received so much press, both good and bad, in recent years that it can be difficult to find the facts. There are some nice advantages, as well as some real drawbacks, to buying a timeshare. You can find both the pros and the cons below.
Timeshare Pros
Vacation savings is one of the biggest advantages [...]

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Important Information to Know When Purchasing Time Share

Posted in Timeshare Articles on Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

When purchasing time share there is a variety of timeshare ownership options for you to choose from. A floating time agreement is the dates that you can used your timeshare. These times are very flexible where it is a first come first serve basis. When you purchase your timeshare you will receive a deed that [...]

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The Benefits of a Timeshare Exchange

Posted in Timeshare Articles on Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Picture it – a breathtaking view of a scenic white beach and clear blue water as far as the eye can see. You can visualize yourself sitting on your balcony, favorite beverage in hand, watching the waves ebb and flow. You’re the luckiest person in the world because that balcony belongs to you – at [...]

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Timeshares – Points vs. Weeks

Posted in Timeshare Articles on Friday, September 25th, 2009

In buying a timeshare, there are two very different options; points and weeks. Neither is better than the other, all that matters is how you travel.
Most timeshares today are on a point system. That means that when you buy a week somewhere, your week, depending on where you buy, what week you have, and [...]

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Timeshare industry sends up a white flag to the White House

Posted in Timeshare News on Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) asked the White House for help this month. The troubled United States economy is impacting the timeshare industry. According to a memo by Howard Nusbaum, President and CEO of ARDA, the timeshare industry employs almost 600,000 people and contributes over $62 billion to US economy. Unfortunately, the industry is [...]

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Macdonald Hotels fires ultimatum at Timeshare Owners

Posted in Timeshare News on Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Timeshare owners are angered by Macdonald’s threat of “immediate” action to shut off the electricity and water supply if £451,000 is not paid by next week, the 24th of July. The Loch Rannoch Highland Club committee fail to see any threat to their property.
Mr. Kenneth Allan, management overseer of 85 lodges that represents the Club, [...]

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Are Timeshares the Right Decision This Summer?

Posted in Timeshare Articles on Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, here come the timeshare good news/bad news reports. Forbes starts out early this month with a Thomson financial report on the good news. Delinquencies on U.S. timeshares have continued to decline in the 1st quarter. While still high, it seems that seasonal cold weather dips in timeshare performance [...]

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