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HI Todd, 1. The best week to buy is whatever week you really want to go to Harborside. Late July-Nov are hurricane season and the weather might not be so nice. The prices on the resale market are all over the place so watch for a deal on a fixed week in a desirable time slot. We own week #5 and week #25. One is in winter, but after the bad weather and when things start to warm up a bit. And a week in mid-summer, when it is usually quite warm, but usually with an air blowing to keep you comfortable. Also, make sure the unit you are considering buying is paid off and has no encumbrances or mortgages on it and all the MF are paid to date. 2. MFs at ALL timeshares are going up... it's just a fact of life in the timeshare market. Labor costs are increasing in the islands as the standard of living improves. The weather (hurricanes & storms) sometimes can do a lot of damage and the owners ultimately pay for the repairs in increased MF's. Harborside does an excellant job of keeping the place looking like new. Out fixed unit was completely renovated last year with all new TVs, furniture and appliances. 3. Ask the owner for a resort plan indicating where the unit is located... and on what floor. Avoid the first floor for possible security and view issues. The higher, the better... The corner units sometimes have balconies in both sides of a two bedroom lock off. The non-corner lock offs do not have balconies in the smaller unit. Most of the phase #1 buildings have either a pool, harbor or marina view. Some of the phase #2 buildings can have less desirable views. Our weeks are both in the same unit which is a 4th floor corner lock off overlooking both the Atlantis Marina and the Nassau harbor. By being one of the first buyers we were able to pick what we considered to be the best unit and in two time periods that worked for us. NOTE: Timeshare ownership is not for everyone. It can be expensive and most facilities depreciate rapidly.... Harborside has probably been the best facility that we own in from a retained value point of view. Consider renting for a few times to get to know the facility and see how you like it. Regards, Ed