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Hawaii

Two Hawaii House Bills propose increases in Timeshare taxes

Hawaii House Bills HB 809 and HB 1163 together could create a 400% increase on Hawaii timeshare owners, who are currently the only owners in the U.S. who pay such a tax.  As an example, under the current law, a timeshare owner with a $1000 maintenance fee pays a TAT (transient accommodations tax) of $36.20.  Under [...]

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ARDA-ROC issues a legislative alert

Hawaii Governor Neil Abecrombie and the State Legislature have proposed an increase in the Timeshare Owners Tax (TOT) as a way of fixing the almost $800 million budget deficit.  The owners of Hawaiian timeshares already pay some of the highest taxes in the US. The new bill proposes an increase in the TOT rate in [...]

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Hawaii Escrow and Title Blessing Ceremony

Syed and I attended a Blessing for Hawaii Escrow and Title, Inc. last Friday, January 28, 2011. Denise Kaehu is the owner of Hawaii Escrow which has moved from 2580 Keka’a Drive, #H-1, Lahaina Maui, Hawaii to 10 Hoohuli St, Suite 211, Lahaina, Maui HI 96761. The ceremony was very nice and well attended.  Advantage [...]

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Maui Mayor looking for new sources of revenue for the Island

Mayor Alan Arakawa and Councilwoman Elle Cochran attended the recent blessing of Hawaii Escrow and Title at their new location and gave Syed Sarmad the opportunity to discuss the important role of timeshare and tourism in the Hawaiian economy. The current property tax for timeshares assessed by Maui County is the highest of all the [...]

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RCI’s “LAST CALL” vacations may help solve your winter-time blues

If you are free to travel at a moment’s notice, this is a great vacation option for you! Last Call vacations are typically available less than 6 weeks before check-in.  You are assured of the usual high quality accommodations at the same great RCI affiliated resorts which can be located in Hawaii, the Caribbean and California for [...]

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Hawaiian Governor proposes raising Timeshare Occupancy Tax

Faced with an $800 million state budget deficit, Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie, in a recent speech, suggested that diverting tourism marketing funds and raising timeshare taxes may be a way to close the gap. This comment caused some concerns from the Hawaii Tourism Authority who appeared to disagree with the proposal to redirect some of [...]

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Hilton Grand Vacations Club (HGVC) Points Program Defined

Hilton Grand Vacations Club (HGVC) is a points-based vacation ownership and exchange system marketed and operated by Hilton Grand Vacations Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide. HGVC operates resorts worldwide and provides property management services to affiliated resorts of which the majority of Hilton Grand Vacation Club properties are affiliated resorts.  There [...]

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The Aloha Spirit at HGVC at Hilton Hawaiian Village Review

Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Hilton Hawaiian Village is a world-class destination on the Island of Oahu. Exquisitely located on Waikiki Beach, this luxurious resort offers a 22-acre paradise of exotic plants and flowers, inviting swimming pools and whispering waterfalls Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Hilton Hawaiian Village’s spectacular amenities include fully equipped kitchens, high speed [...]

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How to buy a Timeshare Foreclosure

Notice was given in our local Maui newspaper that there would be a public auction for owed maintenance fees (which is where the bidding begins) on The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas North on December 13, 2010 at 10am to be held at The Maui War Memorial. Our attendance was twofold. We had clients who [...]

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HGVC at Hilton Hawaiian Village Experience & Review

On our last day on Oahu our friends checked into the Penthouse unit in the Lagoon Tower at the Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Hilton Hawaiian Village. We took some amazing pictures of the lagoon and ocean from this beautiful and spacious condo which includes a spiral staircase. What a wonderful way to experience this [...]

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