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The pros of timeshares in Hawaii

The pros of timeshares in Hawaii

Ocean Wind Realty specializes in timeshare resales in Hawaii and we are here to help you find the right timeshare for you. But before purchasing a timeshare, it is important to understand the pros of having a timeshares. So why is timeshare so great? Here's why. 1. Having a timeshare means you have a second home at a fraction of the cost of buying an entire house or a condo. You also do not need to worry about maintaining you house/condo as your resort company will take care of that (with your annual…continue reading →
Hilton timeshare guide: seasons, points etc

Hilton timeshare guide: seasons, points etc

Seasons at Hilton Grand Vacation Club Timeshare resort units are subdivided into 52 separate units of time (52 weeks in 1 year), each week sold separately and usually sold to a maximum of 51 owners. Each owner of a timeshare unit would own a deeded interest in 1/51 of the unit, which represents one week of ownership every year or every odd/even year. Hilton divides the 52 weeks into two different seasons: Platinum (1-18 weeks, 23-35 weeks, 42-52 weeks) Gold Season (19-22 weeks, 36-41 weeks) Simply put, Platinum season is high season (summer/christmas time…continue reading →
A guide to views and points

A guide to views and points

Today, we would like to write about the "views" of timeshare units. In our listing database of resale timeshares, you will see the view listed under the category Type. (Some resorts do not have view types so it may be blank.) Here is a list of abbreviations and what they each mean. OV = Ocean View POV = Partial Ocean View GV = Garden View Points will depend on the actual view the unit has. For instance with Hilton, points accrued each year will differ depending on whether you have an ocean view or…continue reading →
Buying a timeshare through the resale market

Buying a timeshare through the resale market

Until the mid 1990s, most buyers bought timeshare intervals directly from the resort developer such as Hilton, Marriot or Wyndham. The resale market began growing and now, because of the internet, buyers have more access to a variation of information and increased options for purchasing a timeshare. Today, many will tell you that the best way to buy a timeshare is through the resale market. The main reason behind this is simply that resales cost considerably less than those offered by timeshare resort developers. Resale timeshares are about 30% to 50% below developer…continue reading →