Amy
TUG Member
Update: I'm in the process of arranging for a transfer to another TUGger. I'll update this thread when the deal is finalized.
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We are downsizing our timeshare holdings and no longer need this timeshare. We bought it primarily because we enjoy vacationing in the Carlsbad/San Diego area and wanted to bypass RCI's 1 in 4 restrictions (for non-owners trading into the Grand Pacific Resorts system).
The week: Every other year even years, floats 1-25, 36-52. Sunday check-ins. Next occupancy begins 2016.
The size: 1BR Type-B, which is the largest and only units with jacuzzi tub.
Title/Maintenance fees: Fully paid and m/fs paid up to date. M/fs are due in January every year. My last four payments were: 1/2014 $500.68 (3.3% increase from prior year); 1/2013 $484.46 (2.5% increase from prior year); 1/2012 $472.87 (2.9% increase from prior year); 1/2011 $459.45.
No known special assessments.
Bonus: Free day use of pool/facilities for owners + guests. (I think the limit is owner + up to 3 guests each day but please check.) Bonus time (discounted cash reservations) within 21 days based on availability. (The last info I have on this was $95/night 1BR + tax or $110/night 2BR + tax.)
Sample management to owner communication: You can check out the June enewsletter at this link.
RCI Exchange TPUs: In the past few years the TPU value has varied depending on when I check/deposit. I usually check/deposit a year out, and I usually reserve week 25. My notes indicate the TPU was usually around 37-39 a year out. My RCI record indicates I deposited my June 2012 week for 37 TPU.
The Use Year that'll transfer: Next use is the 2016 week. Owners can reserve up to 12 months in advance. New owner is responsible for the next payment due January 2015, after which you can begin to reserve your 2016 week.
What you'll pay now to receive title: Nothing. I will pay all ownership transfer and new deed preparation costs. I've contacted Grand Pacific and I was told that Advance Financial Company, the company that handles all of Grand Pacific Resorts' billing services (such as HOA fees and loan payments), can take care of all the title transfer stuff. I've emailed Advance Financial and learned that the ownership transfer fee + new title/recording costs $400. (I thought the amount was high, but they would charge $475 if I were to use an outside third party as an intermediary, which is ridiculous.)
Please send me a PM if interested.
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We are downsizing our timeshare holdings and no longer need this timeshare. We bought it primarily because we enjoy vacationing in the Carlsbad/San Diego area and wanted to bypass RCI's 1 in 4 restrictions (for non-owners trading into the Grand Pacific Resorts system).
The week: Every other year even years, floats 1-25, 36-52. Sunday check-ins. Next occupancy begins 2016.
The size: 1BR Type-B, which is the largest and only units with jacuzzi tub.
Title/Maintenance fees: Fully paid and m/fs paid up to date. M/fs are due in January every year. My last four payments were: 1/2014 $500.68 (3.3% increase from prior year); 1/2013 $484.46 (2.5% increase from prior year); 1/2012 $472.87 (2.9% increase from prior year); 1/2011 $459.45.
No known special assessments.
Bonus: Free day use of pool/facilities for owners + guests. (I think the limit is owner + up to 3 guests each day but please check.) Bonus time (discounted cash reservations) within 21 days based on availability. (The last info I have on this was $95/night 1BR + tax or $110/night 2BR + tax.)
Sample management to owner communication: You can check out the June enewsletter at this link.
RCI Exchange TPUs: In the past few years the TPU value has varied depending on when I check/deposit. I usually check/deposit a year out, and I usually reserve week 25. My notes indicate the TPU was usually around 37-39 a year out. My RCI record indicates I deposited my June 2012 week for 37 TPU.
The Use Year that'll transfer: Next use is the 2016 week. Owners can reserve up to 12 months in advance. New owner is responsible for the next payment due January 2015, after which you can begin to reserve your 2016 week.
What you'll pay now to receive title: Nothing. I will pay all ownership transfer and new deed preparation costs. I've contacted Grand Pacific and I was told that Advance Financial Company, the company that handles all of Grand Pacific Resorts' billing services (such as HOA fees and loan payments), can take care of all the title transfer stuff. I've emailed Advance Financial and learned that the ownership transfer fee + new title/recording costs $400. (I thought the amount was high, but they would charge $475 if I were to use an outside third party as an intermediary, which is ridiculous.)
Please send me a PM if interested.
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