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Value of timeshares... (by KC):

cristinay2 wrote:

With the supplies seemingly more than the demands for Timeshares nowadays, would it be better to just "hold on" or "rent" one's Timeshares even if the MFs are increasing each year instead of trying to sell it?

Also is there a possibility in the future that Timeshares values would increase or is that just a false hope/dream?

There are no "one size fits all" answers to your questions. Geographic location and seasonal demand are vitally important factors in the value of (and the demand for) ANY timeshare, whether for sale or for rent. That has always been true, it's true today and it will be true into the future. Some timeshares hold their (resale market) value well, some perhaps even increase very slightly in resale market value. Developer-direct purchases will almost always be worth only 25% of the original purchase price when subsequently offered in the resale market. Some timeshares in low demand seasons and /or in overbuilt locations can become (...some already are) very nearly worthless when annual maintenance fee obligations are taken into account.

In truth, the only single general statement which can be safely and correctly made in collective regard to ALL timeshares is that in a weak economy, timeshare ownership and/or rental is a luxury which will be increasingly scrutinized as discretionary (and expendable) by both current and future owners or renters.