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Canadian Snowbirds Timeshare Stuck – Ours Vacation Village

Categories: Timeshare Companies February 4, 2021 Canadian Snowbirds Timeshare Stuck – Ours Vacation Village Post Thumbnail

Karl Hillyard in Nova Scotia, a Vacation Village owner denied a responsible exit If timeshare resorts would plan ahead, they could allow voluntary surrenders in a structured inventory recycle program. New and younger people could purchase timeshares turned in by aging owners seeking release. Unfortunately, common sense seems lacking in timeshare. Not allowing a responsible […]

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Cornerstone/Cyria – Another Exit Company Nightmare!

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December 8, 2020 Wyndham Carriage Resorts did not allow an exit under any circumstances. This led to the decision to sell both resorts in January of 2…

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Decorated Marine Veteran John Collick Promotes Timeshare Reform

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October 16, 2020 By John Collick, Republican Congressional Nomination VA (3), 2020 It’s not unusual for a politician to be attracted to a cause in whi…

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Welk’s $5.5 Million Settlement amid Dueling Timeshare Lawsuits

Categories: Timeshare Companies June 10, 2020 Welk’s $5.5 Million Settlement amid Dueling Timeshare Lawsuits Post Thumbnail

By Irene Parker “Today, we are happy to have reached agreement on a resolution with the state of California and to have built one of the strongest and most transparent sales compliance programs in the timeshare industry. It’s important to note that no court has found that Welk Resorts violated the law, nor has the […]

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What is a Public Offering Statement? Why Is it Important?

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June 3, 2020 By Irene Roberts The timeshare Public Offering Statement (POS) is the first line of defense for consumers who experienced misrepresentati…

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A Mexican Consumer Protection Agency Helps Timeshare Buyers

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May 20,2020, Updated March 24, 2024 Timeshares are tricky enough to navigate in America, but buying a timeshare in a foreign country is even more risk…

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Fifteen Timeshare Exit Experiences

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May 6, 2020 (updated January 30, 2024 A lobbyist’s bizarre comment to bear in mind when reading 15 timeshare exit nightmares “Their value comes from u…

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TOWB is about Transparency in Timeshare

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January 30, 2020 By Joseph Takacs TOWB is an interesting company with an even more interesting name, dedicated to reducing inventory buildup while enh…

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Club Exploria and other Irresponsible Timeshare Exits

Categories: Timeshare Companies December 5, 2019 Club Exploria and other Irresponsible Timeshare Exits Post Thumbnail

There are too many resorts with no Responsible Exits. Club Exploria is one of them. Others include Great Eastern and Soleil Management. Others offer a precious few release, typically requiring a battle. These include Vacation Village and Westgate Resorts. Others charge exorbitant fees to take back points. Bluegreen is requiring 1 1/2 years of maintenance […]

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Florida Protest Veteran’s Weekend November 2019 at DBPR

Categories: Advocacy November 1, 2019 Florida Protest Veteran’s Weekend November 2019 at DBPR Post Thumbnail

From left: Anna, Cindy, Sheilah and Patty Update June 25, 2023 Volunteers voiced their concerns as to the lack of concern for timeshare buyers who exp…

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