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Timeshare Traveler Episode 168... ABOUND Owner update October 2023

Clifbell

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Just had my first owner update with Marriott. I had a great salesperson in Abe. He provided me with some great options.... At the end of the day, I could not get past the 12% increase in maintenance fees. There are some interesting options but I just could get past the increase this year.

In the video, I talk about a few options tha you should consider to lower your upgrade costs... Perhaps an resale property is a better idea. The Marriott resorts are beautiful, but with such high maintenance fees it is hard to vote for this as an a life long situation..

Timeshare Traveler Episode 168... ABOUND Owner update October 2023

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mjm1

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Unfortunately, the maintenance fees are actually increasing by 15.1% for 2024.
 

Clifbell

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