So many stripped resales…

[Mousemath]

I’m in the market and noticing the shrinking inventory also, which seems to be pushing initial asking prices up a little. Of course, there’s no way to know what the deals close for - you just get a notification a listing sold, but I wouldn’t be surprised if actual sale prices are rising a little. Did the ROFR activity last month also have an effect? I’m too new to understand all of the dynamics.

Best to wait until the fall when summer vacations are over and people look towards next year and try to sell? Or do people really defer this decision until the dues bill appears?

Its so hard to hold off on pulling the trigger. I want this done so I can start planning that first owner trip already! What’s the term for add on itis when you are starting from 0?

From this site you get actual transaction prices, although they do tend to be below average (based on the sophisticated group here ). Point being you know what contracts are going for, so it’s not that hard to tell what a fair price is. We focus too much on getting a deal, dues is what really gets you in the long run.

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

From this site you get actual transaction prices, although they do tend to be below average (based on the sophisticated group here ). Point being you know what contracts are going for, so it’s not that hard to tell what a fair price is. We focus too much on getting a deal, dues is what really gets you in the long run.

Dues are absolutely the bigger factor if you plan to own for more than a decade (and you’re probably better off renting than buying if you know you’ll own for less than a decade)— the flip side is if you know you want to take a trip at a hard-to-get home resort in Fall 2026 (and you’re definitely going to WDW either way) the $10-20 you might save waiting 4 months will probably get eclipsed by missing your home resort window for 2026 and having to pay cash or rent, etc.

 

[BLTStitch]

I’m in the market and noticing the shrinking inventory also, which seems to be pushing initial asking prices up a little. Of course, there’s no way to know what the deals close for - you just get a notification a listing sold, but I wouldn’t be surprised if actual sale prices are rising a little. Did the ROFR activity last month also have an effect? I’m too new to understand all of the dynamics.

Best to wait until the fall when summer vacations are over and people look towards next year and try to sell? Or do people really defer this decision until the dues bill appears?

Its so hard to hold off on pulling the trigger. I want this done so I can start planning that first owner trip already! What’s the term for add on itis when you are starting from 0?

I started looking DVC back in late June and fastly went into a contract. It was an average deal. If I waited, I could have got a better price to save ~2k. If a good starting price makes you happy, then be patient, good deals will come, it doesn’t hurt to try make offers for what you like. There are always sellers more willing to sell. Just have to be patient. If you are thinking a time to travel, you should still be able to get an average deal quick. It takes really long to get points to be able to use. You will need to make a decision faster.