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Timeshare Resale Market Keeps Big Brand Resorts Selling and Rented March 19, 2010

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Customer Comments, Fairfield Timeshares, General, Hilton Grand Vacation, News & Events, RCI, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Wyndham Timeshares , add a comment

Buy A Timeshare.com has helped thousands of people sell, buy and rent their timeshares. Even though the economy changes, the consumer will always need a place to buy inexpensive vacation properties, and a place to liquidate the ones they already have. With an all-out recession wearing away at timeshare developers, resort and occupancy remains high. Companies like Wyndham and Marriott have stated revenue is down, but they are still able to thrive as vacationers continue to use the time at the resorts they have paid for.

Occupancy rates are still much higher than projected, and while many resort developers are witnessing a dive in sales, Buy A Timeshare.com has been the solution for record-setting amounts of people looking to secure a bargain vacation. Thanks to innovations in online marketing and search engine optimization, this company continues to be the dominant force in the worldwide timeshare resale industry. The most sought-after brands in the world are available online for a mere percentage of what the resort will sell them for. With Bluegreen, Shell, and Hilton properties all selling for thousands of dollars less, it is no wonder the resale market is so popular!

Analyst at Bloomberg.com recognized the resale market and Sell A Timeshare.com as an alternative to paying too much for a timeshare property. A rental property could cost as little as $800-$1000 for a week at a luxury resort! Consumers are more computer savvy than they were a decade ago. A large portion of the sales decline big brand developers are seeing is in-part, due to the success of the resale market. Millions of people are exposed to the internet daily. Online sales are how today’s buyer purchases nearly everything. Why attend a presentation and buy for full price when the resale market can provide the same properties for a percent of the retail price?

Wyndham Worldwide, the largest seller of timeshare vacations in the nation, has had some success recovering from the recession. And while the sales are down, people are still flocking to there magnificent resorts everyday. Analysts at JPMorgan explained that Wyndham will cut 40% of its timeshare sector in order to improve cash flow and stock prices. Marriott has also taken action to battle the harsh recession. By cutting prices, development and perhaps even selling some of its undeveloped land, the hotelier expects to harvest what it can from its timeshare industry.

Chris Woronka, an analyst at Deutsche Bank Securities said “the main obstacle for the industry is that there will be a semi-permanent reduction in demand because developers would sell to people with relatively low credit scores. That won’t be possible anymore. This decline is a first for the industry since 1975. As tighter credit and slowed consumer spending has been affecting every facet of business. A loss of 6.9 million jobs since the recession started in December 2007 has made every consumer weary of spending.

Howard Nusbaum, president of the ARDA said the market will remain challenging for the next 18 months as research shows that timeshare has lost its appeal and its affordability. Though the downturn has hit tourism particularly hard, timeshares, due to its pre-paid nature, is better equipped that most to weather a downturn. The good news, he said, is that timeshare owners are still vacationing, and occupancy remains strong.

Wesley Kogelman Returns to the Mike Bonacorsi Radio Show January 5, 2010

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Returning to the Mike Bonacorsi Radio Show was BuyATimeshare.com president Wesley Kogelman live to discuss timeshares as a financially beneficial opportunity. As his first conversation with Mike explored points-based timeshare systems and the use of exchange companies, his most recent broadcast discussed demographics of buyers and current trends in the industry.

Mike Bonacorsi, a Certified Financial Planner, broadcasts his show every Tuesday at noon Eastern Standard Time on WSMN Radio AM 1590 or online at http://www.wsmnradio.com/ and on his website http://www.mikebonacorsi.com/. His show is based on his award winning book, “Retirement Readiness; Creating Your Vision, Knowing Your Position, & Preparing for Your Future”, and his twenty years of experience in the financial world has provided listeners with a wealth of information.

First touching on the current demographics of timeshare owners and buyers, the two compared the cost of vacation homes vs. timeshare ownership. Kogelman explained that contrary to a vacation home, the use of a timeshare suite can often cut lodging costs in third when traveling. They discuss some of the recent changes in the hotel industry, such as the use of ‘points’ and exchange companies like RCI or Interval International to provide a flexibility that can match today’s traveling trends.

In addition, Kogelman revealed his plans for a new office opening in Las Vegas. Just as Tampa, the birthplace of BuyATimeshare.com, is a vacation hot-spot immersed in fractional and timeshare ownerships, Las Vegas continues to be a major destination. All big brands have been established in Vegas for decades, with millions of people returning each year.

Kogelman explained the many benefits of the secondary market for timeshare resales and rentals, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of timeshare ownership and rentals. Listeners have discovered the benefits of working with BuyATimeshare.com for resales and rentals. The Live Chat feature on the website is a spectacular feature created to equally educate both buyer and renter about timeshares and the secondary market.

Over the past ten years of business, BuyATimeshare.com strives to continually educate the community of timeshare owners, renters, and buyers. With press releases, radio shows, and the utilization of newer technologies such as Twitter and Facebook, the firm is dedicated to accessible marketing and open communication between the industry and its consumers. A downloadable soundbite of this radio interview is available here.

If you are interested in laying the groundwork for a retirement that is personally and financially secure, find Mike Bonacorsi’s Award winning book today “Retirement Readiness; Creating Your Vision, Knowing Your Position, & Preparing for Your Future” for sale at Amazon.com!

Wesley Kogelman’s Timeshare Resale Firm BuyATimeshare.com Helps SHARE Bring Christmas to New Hampshire Families December 22, 2009

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Employees at BuyATimeshare.com came together this year to donate some of their Christmas to local families in the Milford, New Hampshire area. As we were planning the traditional Yankee swap for this year’s office celebration, President Wesley Kogelman asked if everyone would like to donate that money toward SHARE, an organization that helps provide families in need with Christmas gifts and warm clothes.

The response was immediate as people spoke up and we gathered what cash we could. Even as a lot of us could only spare $10 – $20, the Christmas spirit rang throughout the office and Kogelman said that BuyATimeshare.com would match all donations dollar for dollar. Today, $1000 in $50 Wal-Mart gift cards were donated to help SHARE give a merry Christmas to the many families who have felt the grip of this economic downturn. This year there is a tremendous amount of need, the number of people who are unemployed or struggling to make ends meet is growing rapidly nationwide. Earlier this month BuyATimeshare.com ran a food drive for Metropolitan Ministries where 348 lbs of food was donated to families in the Tampa Bay area.

As many of us are grateful to have work, there are too many families that cannot afford to provide a Christmas for their children. A Christmas celebration is tough to enjoy when so many other expenses prevail in a weak economy. BuyATimeshare.com has been fortunate enough to thrive during these tough economic times and it is well worth contribution what money we could to bring a Merry Christmas to someone this year.

If would like to contact SHARE, send donations to One Columbus Ave. Milford, NH 03055-0027. 603-673-9898. It is easy to make a difference in the lives of people in need. To donate clothing, bring seasonal clothes to the Clothing Barn on Saint Patrick Church grounds in Milford, NH during their operating hours.
Happy Holidays from Everyone At BuyATimeshare.com

ARDA Works to Clean up Timeshare Resale Industry December 18, 2009

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The American Resort Development Association or ARDA has decided to take action against the misinformation and confusion out there regarding the timeshare resale market. Working with reputable resale companies like BuyATimeshare.com to ensure transparency on both the buying and selling process.

Timeshare owners have been taking the brunt of this economic downturn. As many vacation properties have become more of a burden than a destination the consumer is battling both the resort and unscrupulous resale companies who are all looking to compensate for the weak economy. Resorts are adding special assessment fees to already heavy maintenance fees and many timeshare owners have been forced to stop making payments altogether. Meanwhile dishonest resale companies are collecting millions of dollars from unsuspecting owners and often doing little or nothing in return.

ARDA has been working with its members and the resorts to publish two consumer advisories that are designed to help clarify a lot of misinformation in the resale marketplace. BuyATimershare.com has been a member of ARDA for over 5 years and has paved the way for the resale industry. In an effort to guide vacationgoers through the secondary timeshare market the reports include a list of suggestions to choosing which timeshare resale company is right for you.

Winter Resales and Holiday Rentals With Buy A Timeshare.com December 10, 2009

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Recently BuyA Timeshare.com has been renting more timeshares in the Colorado area. High-end lodgings during the Holiday season are becoming a priority for the discerning traveler. The slopes are teeming with life once again. Avid skiers and outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to explore this holiday timeshare gold rush. Since 2005 the unlikely Centennial State has witnessed several thousand buyers and renters hitting the slopes each year.

With the popularity of snowy getaways close on the heels of the tropical island, quaint resort towns like Winter Park and Aspen are stealing the show with the highest elevations and peaks in the Rocky Mountains. Steamboat Springs has the same unbeatable snowboarding and skiing that the area has always enjoyed. Own a vacation property for years of enjoyment, and buy for thousands of dollars less this year with BuyATimeshare.com.

Consider saving hundreds with a Colorado timeshare rental. Secure inexpensive accommodations at some of the most luxurious resorts the Rockys have to offer. We can help locate a rental property, or get your timeshare rented, with a professional buyer and rental specialists department working to get properties sold. Search our inventory and find the resort that suits your travel needs today!

Renting is a great way to get acquainted with different properties until you find what’s best for you and your family. The resale market offers timeshare properties for thousands of dollars, and often When it comes time to buy, or if you are just looking to get the property sold, BuyA Timeshare.com can help, with the most powerful advertising might online. Call 8008820296 to learn more, our professionals are waiting to let you know how much your property is worth.

Timeshare Resale Market Keeps Big Brand Resorts Rented and Sold November 30, 2009

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As the economy shifts, we as consumers are changing the way we spend. Millions of people buy and sell their commodities online, to find the best deal and the largest pool of buyers ever. Today, buying your vacation getaway is no different. The resort developers aren’t changing their ways. The convenience of the resale market has become a popular stay-at-home solution to buying and renting a vacation property—for a fraction of the price.

The big hoteliers are still relying on the age-old tactics to lure the consumer into a persuasive sales presentation with airline tickets and freebies for bait. Internet-based solutions like BuyATimeshare.com are saving vacationers thousands of dollars on week stays at luxury resorts.

This advertising firm has been specializing in timeshares for more than a decade. BuyA Timeshare.com and Sell A Timreshare.com provide the necessary exposure for today’s owner to liquidate their properties online. This marketplace has made timesharing easy, affordable and fun again. Shopping from home in a no-pressure, stress-free buying environment will save you money and will make the vacationing experience so much more enjoyable.

Analyst at Bloomberg.com has recognized the resale market at Sell A Timeshare.com to be successful in finding impressive resale bargains at top brands in the hospitality industry. A rental property could cost as little as $800-$1000 for a week at a Marriott resort! Though sales figures at the resorts have dropped significantly since the onset of the recession in 2008, owners are still vacationing and occupancy remains strong. Tight consumer spending and a dry credit market have made the sale of any high-end property very difficult for the suave salesman.

Wyndham has reported that it will cut 40% of its timeshare sector in order to improve cash flow and stock prices. Marriott has taken action to battle the harsh recession. By cutting prices, development and perhaps even selling some of its undeveloped land, the hotelier expects to harvest what it can from its timeshare products. The lack of available financing has forced many of the 180 million new owners every year, to look for other way of enjoying these resorts.

Maine Owners Enjoy New England Timeshare Resales October 29, 2009

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Owners in Maine have saved up to 70 percent on their year round timeshare adventures with BuyA Timeshare.com. Outdoor activities abound in this winter wonderland and majestic summer times at a lake house or by the mountainside. With every month ushering in a new season, the variety of the New England area has proven to be a bargain for anyone who wants to turn one property into four unique vacation experiences.

The east coast’s own little Alaska, though Maine is relatively average in size compared to the rest of the U.S, it is larger than the other five states of New England put together. With over 3,000 miles of elegantly corrugated coastline, shores are often piled with stones and boulders, while many beaches are soft, resembling a more typical sandy coast with boardwalks and lively vacationers.

BuyATimeshare.com has an extensive inventory of Maine properties, priced to sell on the resale market. Timeshares are located throughout Rockland, Ogunquit, Rockport, Ellsworth, Bethel, Rangeley, Southwest Harbor, Greenville, Jackman, Island Falls and of course Wells. Many of these year round properties sell for $5,000 to $3,000!

Hiking and fishing, skiing and snowboarding, leaf-peeping or antiquing, the famous lobster and seafood, vacationers travel to New England’s largest state more than ever before. Maine is an ideal destination for your next vacation property. With BuyATimeshare.com and the resale market you can save up to 70 percent on timeshare suites.

With a population comparable to tiny Rhode Island, there’s plenty of room for the crowds of visitors who typically make for the southern stretches of the Maine’s delicious coast. Travelers only begin to realize the magnitude of the state further north. Inland, where vast tracts of mountainous forest are dotted with lakes and barely pierced by roads, the territory is ideal for camping, hiking and canoeing.

And while the rugged exterior of Maine might conjure images of log cabins in frigid terrain, the state is just as cozy and accommodating in the winter as it is calm and cool in the summertime. During the vacation season the many lakes, rivers and coastlines are teeming with timeshare owners and renters enjoying the mild summer heat. Inland, the mountains and campsites swarm with outdoor enthusiasts young and old. Families have traveled to the seemingly isolated state for generations. Maine’s landscape provides the remote getaway we are all looking for in The Pine Tree State.

RCI Expands its Presence in China October 15, 2009

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With an impressive collection of 24 affiliated resorts throughout China, RCI recently signed a record-setting six new resorts to its list of over 73,000 worldwide. Group RCI brings the flexibility of exchange to millions of timeshare consumers and is the largest of its kind. BuyATimeshare.com, a leading timeshare resale firm, can save you money on your next trip across the globe with an inexpensive RCI membership to unlock the world of leisure travel.

Joining RCI is an ideal way for owners to break away from a home resort or a fixed week. With the potential to visit anywhere on six continents, RCI has blanketed the globe with an ever-growing lists of affiliated resorts. Last month the company signed with five resorts in Inida. RCI has helped nearly 4 million timeshare owners increase the flexibility of their fractional ownership.

Teaming up with a strong brand like Group RCI the resorts benefit by welcoming a new demographic of consumer looking for a completely new vacation destination. Augmenting the clientele in an all out recession, RCI gets to sell its product to millions of additional consumers, expanding its presence without spending the resources developing a new resort. Owners throughout China also benefit from the opportunity to experience the vast array of RCI affiliated properties. With an innovative product RCI has been able to amass an impressive network of resorts and consumers all clamoring to buy into RCI’s exchange program.

“The strong economic growth in China has created an unprecedented demand for leisure travel and accommodation;” Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO, Group RCI explains “We are confident that vacation ownership will be a significant facet of China’s tourism development and will soon become a trend among Chinese consumers. Our commitment to China positions us well as we continue to build on our successes here to transform the vacation experience for our members, our resort developer partners and their owners.”

Six new affiliates will now be added to RCI portfolio:

Ramada Plaza Hotel Yantai in Yantai is located near Phoenix Mountain, Chuangyu Wine Culture Museum, Yantai Mountain Park and Nanshan Zoo. Members enjoy the resort’s close proximity to Yantai Beach, University City and the convenience of Laishan international Airport.

Ramada Hotel Wuxi in Wuxi is set in the famous Wuxi Commercial and Shopping Center, mere minutes from the railway station. The colorful rooms and popular attractions nearby like Tai Lake and several scenic parks, the entire area surrounding Wuxi bustles with vibrant color and life.

Beijing BBMG BaDaLing Hot Springs Resort in Beijinig. Set near the picturesque Badaling Great Wall and Wild Duck Lake, guests of the 377-room resort enjoy skiing near Yudu Mountain at Shinjinglong Skiing Court. With nine different room types including luxury suites and apartments the natural hot springs are popular with over 20 types of hydrotherapy baths.

Zen International Hotel in Henan province is a 70-room resort built within the Shaolin Temple, one of the most famous temples in China. Zen International Hotel features local architectural design and cuisine, the traditional setting has more than 1000 years of history.

LuGuHu Holiday Inn in Sichuan is situated along the banks of the Lugu Lake near Yunnan. Built in a unique Mosuo architectural style this magnificent resort offers guests the choice of a variety of rooms from luxury suites to modest villas.

Sunshine Water World Resort in Xaiotangshan is part of the Beijing Suncity Vacation Club. Suncity is the first 3-generation living concept in Beijing and is comprised of two 4-star resorts, two 3-star resorts, a shopping center, two treatment centers, a spa, five restaurants and a cultural center.

BuyATimeshare.com Featured in Perspective Magazine September 10, 2009

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One of the most valuable resources across the shared ownership industry is Perspective Magazine, the most read time magazine globally. The independent publication encompasses all a fractional property owner, a private residence club member, or resort real estate broker could want.

The September 2009 issue features BuyATimeshare.com as a leading provider of reliable worldwide advertising and an effective commission-free for-sale-by-owner site with a comprehensive customer service-oriented support system.

The article outlines the progress of the resale industry as information has become easier to access. The internet has flourished and BuyATimeshare.com has been instrumental in bringing worldwide recognition to the industry. Demand has grown steadily over the past decade. BuyATimeshare.com has increased its presence by accommodating the millions of owners looking to sell, and the vacationers looking to save money.

Built on a foundation of customer satisfaction, the BuyATimeshare.com brand has created various marketing strategies that have changed the industry for the best.
A leading resource like Perspective Magazine provides industry news to over 20,000 subscribers and countless timeshare enthusiasts. Get the most out of your vacation property and the resale market.

Wyndham Timeshares Continue to be Smart Buy in Resales August 21, 2009

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In an interview with USA Today Steve Holmes, Wyndham CEO, shed some light on the condition if the hotelier in the aftermath of an economic recession. The financial savvy Wyndham has endured the nationwide credit crunch far better than others. The company has continued to bring unforgettable vacations destinations, while succeeding in other sectors of hospitality.

According to Holmes, people are still buying timeshares “in a big way” and Wyndham is witnessing higher occupancy levels than last year. While other hotel brands cannot say the same, BuyATimeshare.com is seeing a growing demand for timeshare vacations, and consumers are looking to their computer to bring them the best way to save money and time. Why attend a tour/presentation/sales pitch when you can buy or rent from home and save thousands of dollars on the resale market?

Occupancy is up because the recession has forced millions of consumer to explore new options to securing the vacations they are used to. Money-wise travelers often own timeshare weeks or points and want more of what they already have. They turn to the resale market to upgrade or exchange. Others simply cannot afford the high sticker-price that comes with a luxurious vacation destination. They know the internet will deliver them a Wyndham stay for less cost.

The developers will continue to experience ups and downs as the economic tide dictates consumer spending. BuyATimeshare.com will continue to provide the unbeatable prices and the worldwide exposure necessary to bring millions of buyers and sellers a timeshare solution today!