Reminds me of an old Lovin' Spoonful song....
....<snip> my MIL is convinced the timeshare will be gone in a couple of weeks (which would be nice for them).
...entitled "Do You Believe in Magic?"
The DRI timeshare
won't be "gone in a couple of weeks", in
any imaginable scenario. MIL is expressing wishful thinking which is not reflective of reality or procedural timetables for a completed transfer.
There are precious few "buy backs" in this sorry economy; you'll actually be very fortunate if DRI will even accept a "deed in lieu of foreclosure" (i.e., take it back
for free).
My own suggestion is to very clearly correspond
in writing with DRI corporate (wherever that may be), clearly explaining the situation and overtly and specifically requesting their written response and acceptance of a "deedback". When they ponder and realize that the ownership might just be ultimately abandoned anyhow, ultimately requiring the costs of initiating foreclosure, they might be more inclined to accpt. Making a lot of phone calls to assorted clueless minions who have no subject knowledge (or any decision-making authority) in the first place is certainly
not an efficient or effective use of your limited time or energy, IMnsHO. One "deedback" offer letter, requesting a written response, is IMnsHO a much better idea. It can't hurt to ask, but I strongly suggest that you do so
in writing.
There is always the "Bargain Deals" section here on TUG too. I'd pursue
both avenues if in your shoes, and I'd proceeed promptly with the first responses received --- from
whatever source that may be.