If you own at Bluegreen Vacations, Diamond Resorts, or another legacy brand that’s now part of Hilton Grand Vacations, you’ve probably gotten a letter, an email, or a phone call in the last year or two that made your ownership sound uncertain. Maybe someone told you your contract is “changing.” Maybe they said you need
Concord Finance and the “Transfer Agent” Trap What Every Timeshare and Vacation Club Owner Should Know Before Signing Anything That Names Them Over the years, through my books, videos, and work with timeshare owners, I’ve explained how the vacation ownership industry uses paperwork—not just the sales presentation—to maintain control of the relationship long after the
If you’ve spent any time researching how to get out of a timeshare, you’ve probably noticed something frustrating: nobody publishes their prices. You can spend an hour on Google reading reviews and testimonials, and you’ll still have no idea whether a company charges $3,000 or $13,000 until you get on the phone with a salesperson.
If you’ve started searching for help getting out of your timeshare, you’ve probably noticed that every exit company’s website looks the same. Confident headlines, promises of relief, maybe a countdown clock reminding you to “act now.” I spent more than 25 years inside the timeshare industry — in sales, marketing, contracts, and management, working with
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If you own a timeshare and you’ve ever searched for answers online, you’ve probably landed in a Facebook group or a forum thread full of owners asking each other the same handful of questions. I see the same questions over and over, and I understand why — nobody explains this stuff to you when you
Thinking about buying a timeshare? Good. Let’s make sure you’re the one calling the shots. Salespeople love to create pressure. “This deal is only good today,” they’ll say. That’s simply not true. You can walk away, sleep on it, and come back tomorrow. The same deal will still be there. Here’s how to buy smart,
You bought your timeshare once. But somehow, you keep getting asked to buy more. If that sounds familiar, you’re not imagining things. It’s not bad luck, and it’s not a one-time sales push. It’s baked into how the industry makes money — and it connects directly to another frustration many owners face: not being able
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You did everything the sales rep told you to do. You deposited your week. You logged into RCI or Interval International. You searched for your dream destination. And you got nothing. Sound familiar? You’re not alone, and it’s usually not your fault. The Big Promise You Heard at the Sales Table During your original presentation,
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You’re not imagining it. A lot of Bluegreen owners are unhappy right now, and the resale listings prove it. If you’re one of them, here’s what you actually need to know before you do anything. You’re Not Alone I’ve talked with plenty of Bluegreen owners directly, and the story is usually the same. Rising maintenance
Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is one of the most beloved timeshare programs in the world. But loving Disney doesn’t mean you have to love your maintenance fees forever. If you’re searching for a way out, you’re not alone. Here’s what you actually need to know. What Is Disney Vacation Club? DVC launched in 1991 as
