LFG Fractional Ownership News Blog

by Sherman Potvin

Participating in an Inspection Tour or Discovery Visit at a fractional resort allows you to “try it on” and make sure that the property is the right fit for you and your family. You will have the opportunity to experience firsthand exactly what you might expect as an owner. This is your chance to ask all the right questions, make note of the answers and come to an informed decision.

Below are the 13 essential questions that you should ask during your visit. The answers to these questions should be the foundation for any decision you may make. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re interested in learning more about fractional ownership property in Hawaii, you might want to check out the website of realtors Donna and Tom Rice. Their website covers Frequently Asked Questions, Legal Aspects, comparisons to Timeshare Ownership, and more. Another good resource for this type of info is Island Fractional Homes.

The following is an article posted by Jim Walberg of Caribbean Islands Realty.

What criteria are Caribbean resort/fractional developers considering when buying Caribbean real estate?

With the Boomers from the U.S., the Brits and the Europeans, the Canadians, and the buyers from South America flocking to buy up Caribbean properties, developers are getting much more picky with the islands and the properties they are considering for their resort developments. It doesn't matter if it is full ownership properties or fractional ownerships, at some level the price point becomes out of reach for their target market buyers within the above geographic groups.

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Three reviews have been posted of Sherman Potvin’s book “Fractionalize to Maximize: Dividing Your Vacation Home into Profit”. Sherman is a leading fractional consultant and the founder of Luxury Fractional Guide. Here are excerpts from the reviews:

Cottage Blogger
December 3, 2007
“The first fifty pages outline what fractional ownership is; offers suggestions on why owners might choose to go this route; how to prepare a property for sale, and generally provides an insightful 'how to' on the process. I was particularly interested in the section on setting the selling price, calculating fees on expense and maintenance, and establishing a Home Owners Association contract…. For investors, realtors, and anyone seriously interested in selling their property creatively and maximizing the potential for profit, the book has a lot of value in its pages.” Read the rest of this entry »