Condos and Time Shares:  How does it all work?

By: Thomas Hunter

If you visit the same vacation destination each year then you may be interested in purchasing a more permanent vacation residence. For people who frequently visit an area on vacation but do not stay long enough, it would make sense for them to purchase a vacation home in the area. Timeshares may be the option to consider. Timeshares can be described as partial ownership of a property. Timeshares are often found in the form of condominiums being sold by resorts. Occasionally you will run into a timeshared home. Ask your agent about homes if that is what you prefer.

Once purchasing a timeshare, these are owned by a number of people who spilt time at the property throughout the year. The various timeshare owners are able to claim specific time periods throughout the year when they will be able to vacation at the property. Other times will be claimed by other owners so timeshare properties do not hold the convenience that full property ownership does, in the way that you cannot vacation at your home whenever you wish. However, for people who are only looking for a limited amount of vacation time each year, timeshares can be the perfect choice.

Timeshares are designed to save money for the frequent traveler. Real estate can be a huge investment but timesharing is designed to save you considerable amounts of money and still leave you with a great place to stay during your vacation getaways. However, keep in mind that in saving money when purchasing your timeshare, you will also not be likely to make much money when selling it. This is because timeshares have relatively low property values. When buying into your first timeshare make sure to shop around. You may fall in love with the first place you visit but look around first and make sure you can not find an even better place at a lower rate. Timeshares that are lived in are typically cheaper than timeshares that are new and have not yet been sold to anyone.

Another thing to keep in mind when deciding on the best timeshare for you is how long you plan on vacationing at your timeshare each year. Timeshares come in all different kinds of shares for the year. In some cases you can even find a timeshare that allows you to visit once every two or three years. If you are not a frequent vacationer this will assure that you have a beautiful place to stay and will also save you money. For people who plan to visit their timeshare often, they can find timeshares where they get an entire month each year.

Typically timeshares are broken up into 52 week-long periods throughout the year. Timeshare owners are allowed to choose one week each year to visit, however timeshares with longer and shorter time vacation periods are also available if you take the time to shop around. Since a timeshare is a major investment, it is best that you find the timeshare that is going to better suit your needs. If you rush into the purchase of a timeshare you will ultimately regret it if you find that the choice was hasty and not what you really wanted.

One of the biggest benefits to purchasing a timeshare is that in almost all cases the property is maintained for you. You do not have to worry about keeping up with fixing broken appliances or the maintenance of the exterior of the property. If you purchase your timeshare through a resort, the resort will take care of this for you and you will simply pay maintenance fees each year to pay for the upkeep. All you will be concerned with is scheduling the weeks you want for your vacation and enjoying yourself while you are there.

Once you find a timeshare that is exactly what you are looking for you will be all set to enjoy your vacations. Just be careful during the buying process. There have been a number of timeshare scams throughout the year that have given timesharing a bad name. However, if you purchase your timeshare through a reputable company you can rest assured that your money will not be wasted and you will be enjoying your vacations in a beautiful timeshare for years to come.


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