What is the point of owning a timeshare?


What is the point of owning a timeshare? A timeshare can offer the perks of owning a vacation home at a fraction of the cost — you only pay for the time you use, as well as any associated maintenance fees. And because you pay maintenance dues, you don't have to worry about handling property upkeep yourself.


Is timeshare a trap?

It's not just about investing well, it's about avoiding the financial mistakes that undermine so many well-meaning, but misguided people. One of these mistakes is getting caught in the timeshare trap. While timeshares may seem attractive at the outset, over time they can become real wealth traps.


Has anyone ever sold a timeshare?

The good news is that, yes, it is possible for timeshare owners to sell their timeshare in an easy and legit way. Keep reading to learn answers to all your questions about selling your timeshare.


Are timeshare owners happy?

According to the U.S. Shared Vacation Ownership Consolidated Owners Report, 2018 Ed., more than five in six owners (85%) rated their overall ownership experience as excellent/very good/good.


Is timeshare a dying industry?

The unique concept relies on shared 'ownership' of a particular property or resort stay, allowing all involved their own periods of vacation time every year. But while the timeshare market grew steadily over the decades, recent years have seen a noticeable decline.


What is the average age of timeshare owners?

Today, over half of timeshare owners are Gen Z and millennials and the average age of a timeshare owner is 39, according to a 2022 report by the American Resort Development Association.


What is the average income of a timeshare owner?

The average price for a timeshare purchase is about $20,000 and the median income of timeshare members is about $73,000.