The Hawaiʻi Real Property Tax Act, also known as “HARPTA,” is a withholding tax on sales of Hawaiʻi real property by non-resident persons. For DVC owners, if you own points at Aulani and are not a Hawai’i resident, you are subject to taxation when you go to sell your ownership. Per the State of Hawaiʻi’s Department of Taxation: “Hawaiʻi residents … Read More
September 2018: ROFR & Resale Data
Below is our Disney Vacation Club Right of First Refusal (ROFR) and resale data from offers that were accepted and sent to ROFR during the month of September. Nine contracts were exercised at Old Key West, Hilton Head and Saratoga Springs. In case you missed it, be sure to check out August’s ROFR data. Contract sizes sold in September ranged from 25 points … Read More
How to Rent DVC Points as a Resale Owner
“Welcome Home!” Hearing this greeting when you arrive for your Disney resort stay is like sweet music to the ears; it helps create a direct connection between your family and all of the magic that Disney has to offer. Choosing to purchase a Disney Vacation Club resale contract strengthens this connection. It allows for endless smiles and countless memories made over … Read More
How to Make the Most out of a Small DVC Contract
One of the most important aspects of the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is that its pricing is elastic. No matter your budget, you can find a resales contract that will suit your family’s needs. As you plan your purchase, however, you might wonder exactly what you’ll get for your money. It’s an understandable concern. Over a series of articles, we’ll … Read More
Celebrating Grandma Jaki’s 85th Birthday
Join us in celebrating “Grandma” Jaki’s 85th birthday Today we celebrate the 85th birthday of the “matriarch” of ResalesDVC, “Grandma” Jaki. Jaki is an original co-founder of Garden Views Realty, Inc and has been instrumental in the success of ResalesDVC for over 20 years. And like a fine bottle of wine, she only gets better with age! We, the … Read More
AUG 2018: DVC Resale & ROFR Data
Below is our Disney Vacation Club Right of First Refusal (ROFR) and resale data from offers that were accepted and sent to ROFR during the month of August. So far, only two contracts have been exercised for August. We will continue to update the data below as more ROFR decisions come in for these sales. It typically takes 30 days to hear from … Read More
6 Reasons to Love Saratoga Springs
I recently spent two nights at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and I think that if you haven’t stayed here before (or not for a while) you are missing out on a wonderful DVC experience! Here are six reasons I think you will love Saratoga Springs. 1) The Relaxing Atmosphere Saratoga Springs is themed around a town by the … Read More
How To Decide Which DVC Resort Is Best For You
You’re ready to buy into the Disney Vacation Club (DVC). You just have a few questions, and all of them involve the same concern. You want to get your DVC membership at the perfect resort, a place where your family will hear those glorious words, “Welcome home!”, for decades to come. It’s a big choice that will impact your family … Read More
wine down at wine bar george
DVC Takes their Beverage Series up a Notch Last year DVC introduced their “Beverage Tasting Series” at Bay Lake Tower’s Top of the World Lounge. These sessions, moderately priced at just $40, brought DVC members together for tasting and education in wine, beer, and spirits. In May of this year, they expanded this series of classes to Reunion Station at … Read More
JULY ’18 ROFR & DVC Resale Data
Here is the DVC Right of First Refusal (ROFR) and resale data from offers that were accepted and sent to ROFR during the month of July. So far, four contracts have been exercised bringing the yearly total up to 46 contracts. We will continue to update the data below as more ROFR decisions come in for these sales. It typically takes 30 … Read More
