Author: Rich Folk

18 Sep Why Most Timeshares Can’t Be Resold (and What You Can Do Instead)

Posted at 02:00h in Timeshare Advocacy by Rich Folk

Timeshare resale sounds simple until you try it. Listings pile up, prices drop, and contract rules add hurdles that slow or stop a sale. This guide explains why most timeshares cannot be resold for real value and—more importantly—what you can do instead with a timeshare...

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16 Sep What Happens If I Stop Paying My Timeshare Maintenance Fees?

Posted at 09:44h in Timeshare Advocacy by Rich Folk

Stop paying timeshare fees and you may face late charges, collections, and credit damage. Timeshare maintenance fees also tend to rise each year, which can strain a budget. In short, this...

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10 Sep How to Spot Misrepresentation in Your Timeshare Contract

Posted at 14:02h in Timeshare Advocacy by Rich Folk

Timeshare contract misrepresentation is common. Promises made in a high-pressure sales presentation often do not match the fine print. This guide shows you how to spot red flags in your contract and what to do next. In this article, you’ll learn: What misrepresentation means in a...

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04 Sep Understanding Your Rights After High-Pressure Timeshare Sales

Posted at 12:30h in Timeshare Advocacy by Rich Folk

If your timeshare purchase happened in a high-pressure timeshare sales environment, many owners experience this. The terms were rushed, details blurred, and the offer felt “now-or-never.” This guide explains your rights and the steps you can take...

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26 Aug Timeshare Exit vs Timeshare Cancellation: What’s the Difference?

Posted at 10:30h in Timeshare Advocacy by Rich Folk

Confused about timeshare exit vs cancellation? The terms sound similar, yet they mean very different things. This quick guide explains the difference so you can choose the right path and save time and money. In short, we...

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15 May Cost of owning a Timeshare 

Posted at 14:16h in Timeshare Advocacy by Rich Folk

[vc_video link='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-tR9BQ1Dqc&t=19s']   Understanding the costs of Timeshare Mortgages and Resort Fees   If a timeshare company offers you complimentary tickets to an event, an overnight stay at a hotel, or discounts on meals in exchange for attending a "brief" meeting, chances are you are being lured into a...

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24 Mar Warning Signs of a Timeshare Scam

Posted at 12:09h in Timeshare Advocacy by Rich Folk

How to protect yourself from potential fraud in a timeshare deal   In an article written by Randy Hutchinson, president and CEO of Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, he provides insight and tips on how to protect yourself from potential fraud in a timeshare deal.  According...

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03 Mar Mexican Cartel is Scamming Thousands of Americans into Fake Timeshares

Posted at 03:36h in Timeshare Advocacy by Rich Folk

Timeshare Telemarketing Scam in Mexico   According to a recent article, a U.S. government investigation has reported that thousands of Americans, many of them elderly, have have become victim to a complex scheme involving one of Mexico’s most violent cartels.  The cartel network, more commonly known as...

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02 Feb Why Are Timeshare Owners Trying To Sell Their Timeshare for $1

Posted at 18:16h in Timeshare Advocacy by Rich Folk

How to get rid of your timeshare   Timeshare ownership is not for everyone!  Despite the allure of relaxing resort destinations many timeshare owners have become jaded with their timeshare and are looking for ways terminate them. With limited options available to get rid a timeshare, many...

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20 Oct Timeshare Maintenance Fees

Posted at 12:56h in Timeshare Advocacy by Rich Folk

Owning a timeshare also means taking on the responsibility of covering annual maintenance costs. It may take away some of the appeal, doesn't it? You find yourself shelling out money each year to upkeep a property you only enjoy for a brief period. And to...

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