From our friends at The Federal Reserve marked the eighth straight meeting that it raised rates again last week, February 1st. The Federal Reserve announced that it’s raising interest rates by 0.25 percentage point, bringing the total to 4.5% now in total. If the Fed chooses to hike again at consecutive meetings, that will mean another increase in March … Read More
BROKER’S PICK: Which resorts to buy resale in 2023
We’ve just posted an updated price list for DVC direct buys (as of 12/5/22) and a comparison with average resale prices over the last three months. After looking over the price differences, what is the best resort to buy resale in 2023? Here are my TOP THREE picks: #3 – Saratoga Springs You really can’t go wrong with Saratoga Springs. … Read More
How Much Does DVC Cost? Updated Prices for 2023
Looking to join the Disney Vacation Club but wondering how much it costs? Look no further! If you’re looking at buying points with DVC its good to know what the options are and how much per point you’ll be spending if you choose to purchase direct from Disney, the developer. Purchase prices vary by resort, starting at $150 per point … Read More
2023 Disney Vacation Club Annual Dues
The 2023 Budgets were calculated based on the Association’s 2020 fiscal year operating experience and anticipated or known changes in costs for 2023. The Annual Dues for the year January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 are comprised of the estimated Annual Operating Budget, the estimated Annual Capital Reserves Budget, and the estimated ad valorem taxes. The budgets will be … Read More
DVC Buyers: Take $100 off Closing Costs
Now through December 31st, receive $100 off CLOSING COSTS!* That’s right! Simply sign a contract to purchase between now and Dec 31st and Garden Views Realty will issue you a $100 credit at closing to put towards your closing costs. Plus, save an additional $25 on closing costs with Jeffrey Sweet, Attorney’s Office! As a thank you for your business, … Read More
First Quarter – ROFR & Resale Report 2022
This article contains our First Quarter DVC resale market report for 2022. This will include Right of First Refusal (ROFR) and average sale prices from offers that were accepted and sent to ROFR during the months of January, February, and March 2022. Garden Views Realty (ResalesDVC) sold close to 28,000 DVC points this quarter. That’s an increase of 55% from … Read More
Eating EPCOT: International Festival of the Arts
Everyone loves a good EPCOT festival. What’s a good festival without the food? We stopped at three quick service locations during a short visit to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. PopEats! was by far our favorite. Here’s a review of our tastings. Pop Eats! Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese: A simple grilled cheese sandwich made with buttery Texas … Read More
Sweet Treats for Disney’s Most Magical Anniversary Celebration
Aside from the new golden statues and the fancy light displays on each theme parks’ featured attraction, my excitement lies mostly with the new dessert items offered through Walt Disney World during this “Magical Celebration.” Here are my reviews of the sweet treats I’ve sampled so far for Disney’s 50th Anniversary. Some are a hit, some are a miss. Glimmer … Read More
4TH QUARTER – DVC RESALE AND ROFR REPORT
This article contains our Fourth Quarter DVC resale report which includes Right of First Refusal (ROFR) and average sale prices from offers that were accepted and sent to ROFR during the months of October, November, and December 2021. Average sale prices continued in an upward trend for most resorts as Disney continues to exercise their Right of First Refusal at … Read More
Black Friday DVC Deals for 2021
Black Friday Savings to jump start your next vacation or start vacation planning for many years to come! Disney Vacation Club Points (DVC as many refer to it) is a great way to do it! If you are ready to jump into DVC ownership or just want to test the waters, this Black Friday Event is for you! Savings are … Read More
