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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| CAN I STILL CANCEL MY TIMESHARE | 1/30/2012 | Dave Heine |
| Q: ON JANUARY 9, 2012, I WAS AT PALM BEACH SHORES RESORT AND VACATION VILLAS, IN PALM BEACH SHORES, FL. ... A: It sounds as if oyu did in fact cancel the first timeshare and they have now sent you a contract for ... | ||
| selling my timeshare | 1/15/2012 | Dave Heine |
| Q: My husband and i bought Pacific Monarch Resort timeshare about a year ago, and we are looking on ... A: Some preliminary questions. 1) do you owe money on the timeshare? If you do, this is not much you ... | ||
| Westgate scam | 1/9/2012 | Dave Heine |
| Q: I bought a 1 week from west gate in 2009 for almost 20,000USD. I have not used it and keep getting ... A: there is no guarantee that they will exercise the first right of refusal. First you have to have a ... | ||
| Deed-in-lieu vs bankruptcy? | 1/1/2012 | Dave Heine |
| Q: I have been trying to do research on how to procede in getting rid of my Worldmark timeshare. I owe ... A: I would first suggest calling Wyndham and explaining your current financial situation. They may or ... | ||
| Cancel Timeshare after recission period | 12/16/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: We recently purchased a timeshare in Las Vegas through Westgate PH resort for $14,000. We were told ... A: First I would contact someone at Owner Services and explain your story. In a worst case scenerio, ... | ||
| recission times | 12/11/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: In October my wife and I were in las Vegas and visited Westgate Planet Hollywood. They made us a ... A: your question while very good is out side of my area of expertise.. I would liek ot refer you to ... | ||
| westgatecruiseandtravel club | 12/7/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: On a recent vacation in florida, we purchased into a Westgate Vacation travel club based on what ... A: you can call or write Westgate Travel Club and see if they are willing to refund the money. I ... | ||
| timeshare | 11/11/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: My parents have purchased a timeshare. They have been paying the annual maintenance fees to keep it ... A: The timeshare will eventually be foreclosed. First they will have collection companies calling and ... | ||
| How to get out of timeshare at wyndham | 11/11/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: I live outside of the states more in the caribbean and I recently purchased a timeshare at wyndham. ... A: Sorry to hear about all that has happened. When you bought your timeshare, you should have been ... | ||
| timeshare | 11/11/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: My parents have purchased a timeshare. They have been paying the annual maintenance fees to keep it ... A: The answer you were given is very correct. They own the property until they sell it and transfer ... | ||
| Time share filing bankruptcy | 11/10/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: I understand that my timeshare ownership may be in jeopardy as they are filing for bankruptcy. If ... A: First, I am not an attorney, so to have a formal legal opinion, you need to consult an attorney. I ... | ||
| Timeshare donation deduction | 10/31/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: I recently completed the donation process with Donate for a Cause. Because I owned a so-called ... A: First, I amn not a tax accountant, but my limitied understanding of the tax law is the deduction is ... | ||
| getting rid of timeshare | 10/29/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: we own with consolidated in Vegas. What a crock! Can you get rid of your timeshare, and do it ... A: Steven: The developers are not connected to any of the "unburdeaning" companies. In fact, they ... | ||
| cancellation of contract of time share | 10/27/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: I bought a timeshare in WESTGATE, FLORIDA on sept 30, 2011, I gave them only USD100.00 of down ... A: Somewhere in the contract is the recission information. It is not always the easiet to find. ... | ||
| Buyer's Remorse | 10/26/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: The vacation industry is changing and it is easier than ever to vacation at a resort without ... A: Dee: Most of the timeshare relief companys will not take a timeshare with a mortgage. The only ... | ||
| Buyer's Remorse | 10/26/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: The vacation industry is changing and it is easier than ever to vacation at a resort without ... A: Dee: It depends on a lot of things. First, timeshares are much like real property (houses or in ... | ||
| Timeshare contract | 10/24/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: My friend purchased a timeshare and the original contract included Mortgage protection and ... A: That would be correct. Just because your friend cancelled the insurances it does not trigger a new ... | ||
| Timeshare at Morritts Tortuga, Cayman Islands | 10/21/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: I am a UK citizen and have recently inherited along with my sister and brother a timeshare in ... A: yes, you can dis-inherit a timeshare. Have your solicitor contact the resort, explain that both ... | ||
| What do you think of Donate for a Cause? | 10/20/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: Dave, What do you think of Donate for a Cause? We want to donate our timeshare at the Grand Mayan ... A: you would have to check with your tax accountant to see if the "donation" is a valid one. I ... | ||
| What do you think of Donate for a Cause? | 10/19/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: Dave, What do you think of Donate for a Cause? We want to donate our timeshare at the Grand Mayan ... A: Susan: While I do not like the pay to dispose model, they are one of the few that do what they say ... | ||
| Grand Luxxe and Global Network | 10/13/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: I hope you can answer this for me. Last month I went to Rocky Point and ended up upgrading to the ... A: it is not a compnay that I have run across, however, many of the mexican reosrts have a vacation ... | ||
| timeshare fees | 9/15/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: I want to dispose of a timeshare that I can't sell or give away. Can I stop paying the maint. fee ... A: That is an option, but I have to give you the other side of it. If you do that, when you go late on ... | ||
| WorldMark by Wyndam (points) | 9/11/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: I purchased a points based timeshare from Trendwest(now Worldmark). I have been unable to make ... A: Worldmark is owned by Wyndham Resorts. Worldmark is a points based vacation club and as such does ... | ||
| maintenance fees | 9/8/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: We own a timeshare and haven't used it in 5 years. We haven't paid the maintenance fees for 2 years ... A: No, what that means is that in 2030 all the owners of all the units and weeks will vote to decide if ... | ||
| maintenance fees | 9/7/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: We own a timeshare and haven't used it in 5 years. We haven't paid the maintenance fees for 2 years ... A: They can foreclose and turn over to collections. They will not typically come after your cars, your ... | ||
| How do YOU advise selling timeshare? | 9/2/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: We have listed our Grand Mayan Mexico Timeshare (99 year deal), with several companies to sell ... A: Susie: Most of the Mexican Resorts will handle the transfer for you direct. Since they are Right ... | ||
| How do YOU advise selling timeshare? | 9/1/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: We have listed our Grand Mayan Mexico Timeshare (99 year deal), with several companies to sell ... A: as you know timeshares are hard to sell in this economy. I cant really recommend a company that can ... | ||
| Canceling Timeshare Contract | 8/17/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: I purchased a time share from Wyndham on 8/1/11. I decided to cancel the contract on 8/6/11 but, ... A: Jack: They go by the post office stamp as the post office will not back date a piece of mail. A ... | ||
| Stopping payment on wyndam loan timeshare | 8/4/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: Like many people, I am wanting to get rid of my Wyndam timeshare that my husband and I purchased ... A: Nina: First, since you owe money on it, why not try to find the best way to use it so you save your ... | ||
| Florida Timeshare | 7/26/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: I agreed to takeover my parents timeshare for them 3 years ago, because it was causing a financial ... A: You can, it is an interesting idea. But yes, you can give it back, the resort does not care who ... | ||
| Time Share After Husband's Death | 7/26/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: Over 15 years ago, my hubby and I purchased a timeshare on Hawaii. We purchased 1 week a year, even ... A: Tehn yes, it sounds like you are off the account and the title for liability. Did you probate the ... | ||
| Time Share After Husband's Death | 7/26/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: Over 15 years ago, my hubby and I purchased a timeshare on Hawaii. We purchased 1 week a year, even ... A: The answer is it depends. Often, people will do a deed right after for whatever reason. The deed ... | ||
| Cancel My Timeshare | 7/4/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: I purchased a timeshare 6-27-2011. I want to cancel it but I don't know how to do it. The ... A: Found this when I did a Google search To cancel your contract, you must write a letter to WG ... | ||
| Cancel My Timeshare | 7/4/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: I purchased a timeshare 6-27-2011. I want to cancel it but I don't know how to do it. The ... A: Somewhere inside the contract are the instructions for how to cancel the contract. Typically ... | ||
| effect on credit rating | 7/3/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: Before we were married my husband was deeded a free-and-clear timeshare by a business associate who ... A: I am not familiar with the property laws of California. My guess is they are adding you to it to ... | ||
| giving up my week | 6/25/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: We own outright a weeks timeshare (One bed) at the Sheraton vistana villages Orlando and wish to ... A: They have the right and they will to attemp0t to collect the debt of the maintenance fees when they ... | ||
| Timeshare foreclosure | 6/20/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: I own timeshare in the US and live in the UK, my financial situation has changed with the loss of my ... A: I do not think they would be able to go after your house, but they will do what they can to attempt ... | ||
| need to cancel 2nd timeshare | 6/19/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: I purchased two timeshares with in 7 days of each other. The second one was purchased because they ... A: Florida allows 10 days to cancel. It looks like they did not get it for 15 days and they are ... | ||
| Timeshare foreclosure | 6/17/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: I own timeshare in the US and live in the UK, my financial situation has changed with the loss of my ... A: I would always try for the deed in lieu, it is just better and cheaper for everyone in the long run. ... | ||
| Timeshare | 6/9/2011 | Dave Heine |
| Q: Purchased a timeshare which I financed through them. I sent out certified letters 2 days after ... A: The answer to your questionis yes, it would cancel the finance contract as well. As long as you ... | ||
Dave Heine
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding closing of timeshares.
Experience
I am a fully licensed closing company, licensed in 22 states and we also do closings in the Bahamas and the USVI
Organizations
ARDA
Education/Credentials
Licensed Title Agent in 22 states
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