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The Timesharevoice.com Helps Reveal Timeshare Secrets December 30, 2008

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Donate a Timeshare, General, New Features, News & Events, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized , 1 comment so far

After the demise of the street-talk-blog it is good to know that owners and enthusiasts still have a website dedicated to the timeshare profession. Much like how BuyATimeshare.com helps owners find and/or make sense of their timeshare property, the voice will give expert advice from some of the industry’s own.

Devoted to providing a place for people to discuss all aspects of their vacation property the Timesharevoice.com has something for everyone. Timeshare news, blogs, a timeshare forum are just a few features. Once the site is completely built it will feature products for the timeshare community as well. Taking off where the street-talk-blog left off on Thanksgiving Day, this independent web publication has been created solely for timeshare professionals, owners and avid vacationers.

This new timeshare sanctuary will host numerous forums. The ‘Voice Box’ is where you can find, ask, and answer timeshare questions. A timeshare news blog called the ‘Industry’s Voice’ is updated daily. This is where hotel, fractional, and vacation related news stories are published. It is resources like this that help consumers enjoy their timeshares while getting the most out of their time. There are many benefits to owning and/or renting a timeshare property—and there are plenty of places willing to help.

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BuyATimeshare.com Provides Affordable Timeshare Vacations in Todays Economy December 28, 2008

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Bluegreen Resorts, Fairfield Timeshares, General, Hilton Grand Vacation, Hilton Head Island, Marriott Timeshares, New Features, News & Events, RCI, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized , add a comment

In times when the U.S economy has been so rough, panic is setting in everywhere. The timeshare market had initially seemed impervious to housing troubles. But now throngs of people are being laid off and those who do have jobs are in a struggle. Fuel prices are dropping a bit but the airfare has not really changed. We are all feeling the pressure, though it is not too late to book travel. In this downturn it does not mean the end of vacations, holiday trips, and business travel.

Even during this year’s summertime hike in fuel prices, the timeshare market shook only a little. But as troubles affect everyone, the credit crunch has crushed so much that the timeshare market is crumbling under it own weight. After months and months of timeshare owners failing to afford leisure travel, more folks are unable to pay the fees and the financing of the $40,000 property they were sold by the developer.

But this is about timeshares, they are a great luxury when traveling and they can save you thousand of dollars on a trip anywhere across 6 continents. BuyATimeshare.com can get you cash for unwanted or unused timeshares. We bring a venue to the worldwide internet for buyers to find top brand resorts for 30 to 50 percent what the developer would market them for. When the owner of a timeshare was sold their package, chances are they were pressured a bit, convinced they could afford the grossly overpriced timeshare given the right financing.

Fitch Ratings illustrates the stressed timeshare marketplace with a timeshare ABS index that tracks the performance of the Asset Backed Securities. Fitch has reported a 34 percent increase in total delinquencies and a 52 percent increase in defaults. The outlook for the winter months, which is usually tough on resorts anyway, looks just as dreary. What is the reason for such poor performance? The timeshare debts being sold to the open market are not being honored. The developers are loosing their grip on the idealistic dream that everyone can afford a timeshare costing upwards of $30,000 USD.

But buying a timeshare can be done—cheap! Though high-pressure sales tactics get the job done, the debt cannot be honored if the consumer can genuinely not afford it. As the market gets tougher people aren’t abandoning timeshare as a travel alternative—the answer is finding better ways to acquire them.

The resale market is seeing this trend. While others still do take vacations and travel for the holidays, with airline surcharges doubling prices, most folks are not in a position to pay for them. Today most believe the reason to travel could not compare to the cost. As destitute timeshare owners are looking to sell off their burden, the resale market provides a way to transfer them to another person, and get cash for your vacation property.

The for-sale-by-owner market is priced to sell and a reliable way to buy without sales pressure. BuyATimeshare.com gives you a way to find thousands of timeshares and a team of timeshare professionals to handle the entire closing process. In an unsure market place, it is important to know where you can find the best services in an unpleasant economic environment.

Seasons Greetings From Buy A Timeshare December 26, 2008

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Customer Comments, General, Marriott Timeshares, News & Events, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized, Wyndham Timeshares , add a comment

Like 2008, the upcoming year does not sound too amiable for the timeshare industry. That does not mean vacationing is in any danger. Beautiful resorts are sprouting up even as the economic credit blight is permeating the market. Regardless of the troubled brands like Wyndham and Marriott cutting staff and halting construction, state of the art resorts at luxurious locations continue to evolve—most of which can be found for a lot less on the resale market.

Now is a great time to book travel plans for next year. Airfare and gas prices have subsided a bit, but the ATA says that airplanes will still be full this holiday season. But the decline in routes by carriers does not seem to be slowing travelers or their plans to vacation. Travel is not at an all time high or anything, but considering the times, vacationing is surprisingly steady. Frivolous spending has changed. Typically folks are searching for the best deals possible—and BuyATimeshare.com is where people are finding them.

While developers are struggling to stay alive, the timeshare concept is evolving with amenities and localities for everyone. This holiday season is not the time to pay too much for your next taste of travel. Save thousands on lodging and cut the hassle out of shopping for a vacation property. Find the ideal timeshare at BuyATimeshare.com so you do not have to reconsider traveling altogether. No sales pressure or hidden fees every. From everyone here at BuyATimeshare.com, have a safe and Happy Holiday!

The Grand Waikikian Resort by Hilton December 22, 2008

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, General, Hilton Grand Vacation, Marriott Timeshares, New Features, News & Events, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Wyndham Timeshares , add a comment

Hilton’s newest timeshare endeaver, the Grand Waikikian Resort, is a state-of-the-art resort offering high-end amenities and spacious penthouse units. Hilton is enthusiastic about the undertaking, despite the current U.S. economic situation and lower than average visiting travel to Hawaii. BuyATimeshare.com offers numerous Hilton timeshares in the breathtaking islands of Hawaii.

Hilton’s historic resort is the first purpose-built timeshare resort on the beaches Waikiki’s famed landscape. With over 200 attendees at the official grand opening, it marked the beginning of a new timeshare jewel encrusted in the crown of Hawaii lush gardens and pristine waters. Other Hilton properties were converted from old hotels and apartment buildings, but the Grand Waikikian Resort will bestow the finest in elegant resort amenities.

In a hostile economic environment, most projects fall victim to the credit crunch and never make it off the drawing board. Mark Wang, president of Hilton Grand Vacations, said demand is steady, with people eager to own a piece of Hawaii. “We’re 27% sold—that’s actually ahead of pace,” Wang said. “We though we’d only be about 20% sold out by this time.”

There are over 330 units at the Grand Waikikian. This is the fifth timeshare development in Hawaii, with 2 on Oahu and 2 on Hawaii’s Big Island. Hilton has also tailored the resort to the taste of high-income Japanese travelers, and those of the U.S. West Coast, who have already shown interest in the project.

“The $300,000 weeks have sold out during this release,” said Bryan Klum, executive vice president of Asia/ Pacific for Hilton Grand Vacations. “The people who are traveling are the ones that want to come.” Hilton has always been popular with international travelers, with a portfolio that span across the globe. Enjoy the vast inventory of Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations at BuyATimeshare.com and pay less than half what you rent or buy on the resale market.

Timeshare Resales, Save Money and Promote Good Health December 21, 2008

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : General, News & Events, RCI, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized , add a comment

The holiday season is a great time to plan and book next year’s vacation. Time off from the grindstone is important, whether you think you can afford it or not. Industrial psychologists say most of the American workforce fails to see the significance of a vacation. A majority of people still take work with them on their vacation. They claim about 25 percent of people never take absolute downtime at all!

A good amount of time away from the wear of daily life gives us the break we need. Vacationing is the best way to combat stress. The time off gives the body an outlet for tension and focuses your mind on something constructive. Activities like hiking, biking, boating, etc. are imperative in recuperating mind and body, so that we can return to our lives refreshed and better equipped to handle whatever challenges come our way.

Buying a timeshare not only gets you out there, but you can vacation in luxury and style at thousands of resorts worldwide. A nice timeshare package will ensure that you vacation consistently each year. It is nearly impossible to be at your best at work or at home, once the stressors of money or family catch up. Productivity begins to decline and eventually more sleep is needed and relationships begin to deteriorate.

Don’t want to buy? Rent a week only once and stay anywhere you want! Save hundreds of dollars and still get your vacation. The timeshare resale market can help to cut your costs and make sure you pay less than half on your vacation expenses. The timeshare resale market is fast-becoming the only way to buy timeshares.

Big brand developers are still operating their fantastic resort properties, but can no-longer grant financing during today’s economic freeze on credit. That does not mean vacationing has met its match. There are numerous ways to get the vital time off we all need. At BuyATimeshare.com we understand the importance of the vacation. With an extensive inventory of for-sale-by-owner timeshare properties on the resale market, buying has been made easy, affordable and all up to you.

There is unlimited potential for leisure to deliver quality of life and promote good health. Nothing eliminates stress like taking a nice week to yourself. Your physical and mental health will certainly thank you. Everyday stress can eventually lead to health problems such as backaches, insomnia and even heart disease. Get away from the stressors that keep you up at night!

Time off allows you and your family to bond, and decompress before returning to the chaos of life. Not only for the fun and experiences that add to the quality of life, you may also find the adventure you’ve been waiting for. The importance of downtime is paramount. Promote your good health and save money when vacationing on the resale market.

IHG Opens New Orange Lake Timeshare Sales December 18, 2008

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Disney, General, New Features, News & Events, RCI, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized , add a comment

Holiday Inn’s first timeshare resort is now available to guests for rental and timeshare ownership—even in today’s rough economic landscape. Most companies are shuffling about, cutting limbs just to stay afloat; while InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced this week after months of preparation, the official unveiling of Holiday Inn Club Vacations. Its first location at Orange Lake Resort in Orlando, Florida, is now accepting bids for timeshare ownership.

Current owners may find a bit extra during their next visit to Orange Lake Resort. Though numerous brands have been struggling, companies like Hyatt, Hilton, and Four Season are moving toward the timeshare concept for the added benefit they receive from maximizing mixed-use properties. Howard Nusbaum, President of ARDA explains “bringing more people to the property, whether they are hotel guests, timeshare owners or conference attendees will increases use of revenue generating facilities such as restaurants, spas and golf courses.”

Orange Lake Resorts has evolved from a “best-kept secret” as the world’s largest single-site timeshare resort to a multi-site network of over 2,400 villas. Their strategic marketing alliance with IHG provides members access to Holiday Inn Club Vacations resorts in Wisconsin, Vermont and Florida and IHG’s network of more than 4,000 resorts worldwide. “We’re inviting our club members to open their eyes to a while new way of vacationing” said Don Harrill, president and CEO of Orange Lake Resorts. “Club membership allows our owners to be at the right place at the right times—with flexibility unmatched in the timeshare industry.”

The 1,400-acre golf, water park and sports resort is adorned with an 80-acre lake for water sports. Directly next to Walt Disney World Resort, Orange Lake has proven to be one of the top leisure destinations in Florida. In a continuing effort to provide a superior vacationing experience, Orange Lake Resorts will develop and sell timeshare intervals of Holiday Inn Club Vacations under a license agreement from IHG. Owners too will gain access to RCI’s network of over 4,000 resorts.

IHG Adds to the Timeshare Resale Market 9/29/08

Within a few years, you can expect to see Holiday Inn Club Vacations for sale by owner on the resale market. BuyATimeshare.com has been working numerous Orange Lake Resorts packages. In the future we are looking forward to advertising IHG resorts all over the world—with no commission, no broker fees, and no sales pressure.

The Timeshare Credit Crunch Saga: Part III December 16, 2008

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, General, New Features, News & Events, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized, Wyndham Timeshares , add a comment

The credit crunch and economic dive seems to be wedging themselves into all facets of business. Gas prices are down for the holiday season, but airfare prices are still punctuated by fuel surcharges initiated back when prices were three fold today’s. BuyATimeshare.com continues to see record sales of timeshare on the resale market. In times of distress consumers seek the best deal possible.

With no financing in sight means there is no way for the developer to convince you to buy a grossly overpriced vacation property. Wyndham had quoted that timeshare sales met expectations in October and November, despite weakness in Hawaii and Las Vegas (related to a decrease in airline capacity). Even though I cannot recall if they mentioned what those expectations were, they are projecting $1.2 billion in year 2009, rather than the $2 billion in timeshare sales in 2008.

The increases in fees without an increase of service, and with more and more resorts popping up worldwide, the diversity and options are growing every year. Wyndham’s projections can in part be blamed on the resale market; where timeshare novice and avid enthusiast can come together and save thousands of dollars on a luxurious vacation property.

With great press citing the resale market as a booming trend in timeshare, the savings are back! Big-brand developers have lost there financing and BuyATimeshare.com has ushered in the most empowering method a consumer can use when planning travel. Choose where, when, and how much you pay!

With Tammac Financial continuing to provide financing for buyers, we are seeing an increase in confirmed offers and timeshare sales. The amount of holidaymakers looking to rent or buy affordable vacation properties have not wavered at BuyATimeshare.com—especially rentals. This year people are slimming-down their leisure expenses but still vacation in luxury. Thanks to BuyATimeshare.com, it is possible to save money and still enjoy great vacationing.

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Ice Storm 2008 December 12, 2008

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : General, New Features, News & Events, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized , 1 comment so far

Due to extreme winter weather, the Merrimack, New Hampshire office has been forced to close until mid-day—Friday, December 12, 2008. BuyATimeshare.com is taking every effort to bring the office back online. With phone lines down and electricity uncertain, 270,000 New Hampshire homes are without power. In an effort to keep our clients and the public informed we assure you we will be up and running by this evening at the latest.

With two offices, we are able to spread the weight across both offices. If you have any questions about your listing, or are looking to buy or sell a timeshare, contact our office in Tampa, Florida at 1800-640-6886. Our customer service department will be glad to help you! We cannot make any outgoing calls from our New Hampshire office, but our internet is still working. Feel free to send an email to info@vpresales.com, or log in Live Chat and work with one of our specialists directly.

BuyATimeshare.com is still up and running and here to provide the best service possible—despite nature’s furious ice storm.

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The Timeshare Credit Crunch Saga: Part II December 10, 2008

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Customer Comments, Fairfield Timeshares, General, New Features, News & Events, RCI, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Westgate Timeshares, Wyndham Timeshares , add a comment

Scary times for everyone during this holiday season. The cheer this year is high yet sung with bated breath as U.S. employers already cutting 533,000 jobs since November. It is no wonder the tension is hitting home. This is the largest number of job losses since 1974. Numerous manufacturing and service companies are cutting employment by the throng. Timeshare demand is still high however, and travelers are still taking vacations. It is reliving to know that a much needed vacation, or holiday trip is still within a frugal grasp.

Westgate has laid off more than 3,000 employees and is looking at possibly cutting another 1,000. Wyndham is another struggling developer cutting costs (staff) where they can. Though other brands have made dramatic cut-backs, Wyndham has cut a whopping 13 percent of its workforce! Times got real tough once the credit market dried up. Wyndham immediately eliminated sales offices and marketing program. Since Wyndham Worldwide Corps., which finances 70 percent of their timeshare sales, did so by lending the customers the money to buy their vacation properties.

Developers then sell the loans into the market as securities backed by the receivable payments. A global credit freeze triggered by U.S. residential property defaults has abolished investor demand for all types of assert-backed securities. This has forced companies to tighten criteria and provide more limited financing. After the troubled housing market plummeted, investors worry that defaults on timeshare loans will spike. Those concerns have weighed particularly on Wyndham’s stock, which has lost more than 75 percent of its value this year.

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If it is not BuyATimeshare.com, Buyer Beware December 7, 2008

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Marriott Timeshares, News & Events, RCI, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized, Westgate Timeshares, Wyndham Timeshares , add a comment

Over the past 30 years, more than 1000 timeshare marketing and sales companies have sprouted around the world. They all promise the same thing: quick sales at little cost to you. Unfortunately most timeshare companies employ many unscrupulous and overly aggressive sales tactics. A stigma has since formed around an otherwise legitimate industry. BuyATimeshare.com has been working to restore the good name of this valuable concept and consistently saves consumers thousands of dollars when purchasing a vacation property.

While other timeshare resale companies fail to advertise and developers are loosing their ability to finance, BuyATimeshare.com is one of the few still bringing a value to timeshare properties. Developers simply lure people into tours with promises of prizes like airfare or concert tickets. Unfortunately these tours turn into high-pressure sales presentations. Consumers are often subject to deceitful tactics, and after a barrage of false promises they end up paying about 10 times what the property is worth.

Timesharing is a strong concept; people are still buying timeshares and vacationing with them annually. Many big-brand companies like Marriott, Wyndham, and Westgate are showing their frailty. They have plenty of properties to sell but they can’t get mortgages to back them. Imagine spending upwards of $30,000, just to watch the company fall apart. No wonder so many of these stressed timeshare owners get discouraged and want out of their contract.

After all of the deceit, it is difficult to tell who to trust when it comes to timeshare resale. Many people still have a sour taste in their mouth from their last timeshare encounter. So how does a company convey their legitimacy? Research! Always look into a company using independent resources like Rankng.com to find where a business stands and how trustworthy a site is. BuyATimeshare.com is the highest ranked timeshare resale company, with a trust gauge of 10!

BuyATimeshare.com has been providing affordable vacation properties for nearly a decade. Over the past month of September, we have seen a record number of people taking advantage of the resale market, buying multiple weeks at a time and still saving thousands of dollars. With over $3 million spent annually to drive buyers to our site, we have experienced over $45 million in confirmed offers in the last quarter.

A validated website and trusted member of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), BuyATimesahre.com gets properties on the market, aggressively advertised and sold! Our Buyer Specialist Department is there to facilitate the entire closing process, as well as answering any questions along the way. Buying, renting and selling timeshares have never been easier with worldwide online advertising and an experienced staff to assist you.

Most people do not even know there is a timeshare resale market available until after they pay too much from a developer. BuyATimeshare.com has the reputation of success, offering vacation-goers a cost effective means of advertising their timeshare and a venue for interested buyers to purchase them. When you are looking to buy or sell a timeshare, always do your research. Look into the area and the company in question.

The timeshare industry has been trying to clean up its act, there are still many companies out there just looking to capitalize on unsuspecting consumers. People are going to take a vacation, you have to, and even today people can afford to. As the economic situation continues to plummet people are making smarter decisions with their money. They are searching further to save more. To save thousands of dollars and hassle when buying, or simply rent for a cheep alternative to a hotel, contact Vacation Property Resales at BuyATimeshare.com and learn about your timeshare today!