The timeshare industry is evolving. From points-based programs to new consumer protections, here’s what you need to know.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- We all love vacations and tropical destinations, but before you commit to a timeshare or hire a timeshare exit company, the BBB has a warning. "I'm still on the hook for the money, ...
As the year comes to a close, timeshare owners face upcoming maintenance fees, averaging $1,000+ annually. With these fees due early in the new year, now is the ideal time to take control of timeshare ...
The FBI is warning timeshare owners to be wary of a prevalent telemarketing scam involving a violent Mexican drug cartel that tries to trick people into believing someone wants to buy their property.
Cara and her parents recently discovered this. They bought into a timeshare when Cara and her siblings were teens. Now that ...
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CHARLOTTE — Carla Adams says her mother had developed breast cancer, couldn’t travel, and wanted out of her timeshare. Adams says her parents tried, but didn’t get very far. “Then Dad started ...
Joel Smiler's timeshare exit was not typical. But it worked. He owned a week at a resort in Cancún with a stunning view of the Gulf of Mexico. But one day, the property doubled its maintenance fees.
Timeshares, which allow individuals and families to split ownership of vacation homes, can appear enticing, but almost always come with strings attached as well as hidden red flags. Fractional ...
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The dream of vacationing in fancy resorts while making lasting memories from the coast to the mountains entices many to join a timeshare program. In South Carolina, the ...
It’s no secret that the travel industry has been hit hard by the global pandemic. From airlines to cruise lines, from large hotel chains to entrepreneurial vacation rental owners, the stories of ...