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  1. Second Quarter: ROFR & Resale Report 2023

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    This article contains our Second Quarter Disney Vacation Club resale market report for 2023. This will include Right of First Refusal (ROFR) data and average sale prices from offers accepted and sent to ROFR during April, May, and June 2023. 

    We sold over 33,000 DVC points this quarter, with contracts ranging from 25 points up to 450 points. Disney didn’t exercise ROFR this quarter, and we have zero buybacks to report.

    As you’ll see below, prices have remained relatively steady compared to last quarter, with not much change from month to month. Despite the challenges of the past couple of years, the DVC resale market has shown remarkable resilience with sales volume increasing.

    Second Quarter Sales 2023

    ResortAvg PriceLo PriceHi Price
    Animal Kingdom$112$95$135
    Aulani$102$90$120
    Bay Lake Tower$149$130$170
    Beach Club$137$116$150
    BoardWalk$124$107$155
    Boulder Ridge$112$90$140
    Copper Creek$138$125$155
    Grand Californian$263$255$275
    Grand Floridian$162$150$185
    Hilton Head$78$70$92
    Old Key West (2042)$98$78$120
    Old Key West (2057)$122$100$142
    Polynesian$151$135$160
    Riviera$135$126$150
    Saratoga Springs$110$91$140
    Vero Beach$63$55$70

    Thinking of Buying?
    Now is the time! Disney may start exercising ROFR at any moment. Browse our current listings or contact us today and we’ll help you find the perfect contract!

  2. First Quarter ROFR & Resale Report 2023

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    This article contains our First Quarter DVC resale market report for 2023. This will include Right of First Refusal (ROFR) data and average sale prices from offers accepted and sent to ROFR during January, February, and March 2023. 

    We sold over 26,000 DVC points this quarter, with contracts ranging from 25 points up to 500 points. And in a rare turn of events, Disney is NOT exercising ROFR! We have zero buybacks to report, and the trend has continued into April and May.

    First Quarter Sales 2023

    NOTES: Boulder Ridge and Old Key West 2057 sales have primarily consisted of small point contracts which tend to sell about $15-$20 per point higher than average to larger contracts.

    Resort Avg Price Lo Price Hi Price
    Animal Kingdom $118 $92 $135
    Aulani $107 $100 $120
    Bay Lake Tower $142 $135 $160
    Beach Club $138 $123 $160
    BoardWalk $128 $95 $175
    Boulder Ridge $124 $95 $145
    Copper Creek $149 $130 $164
    Grand Californian $245 $225 $260
    Grand Floridian $160 $138 $172
    Hilton Head $79 $60 $90
    Old Key West (2042) $105 $83 $135
    Old Key West (2057) $126 $94 $145
    Polynesian $156 $140 $168
    Riviera $130 $110 $145
    Saratoga Springs $106 $89 $132
    Vero Beach $69 $60 $75

    First Quarter Sales Comparison from 2018 – 2023

    Resort 2018 FQ 2019 FQ 2020 FQ 2021 FQ 2022 FQ 2023 FQ
    Animal Kingdom $107 $110 $109 $118 $140 $118
    Aulani $96 $98 $99 $101 $114 $107
    Bay Lake Tower $136 $141 $145 $149 $160 $142
    Beach Club $145 $137 $157 $146 $171 $138
    BoardWalk $112 $124 $130 $139 $145 $128
    Boulder Ridge $99 $98 $98 $99 $119 $124
    Copper Creek — $150 $142 $147 $162 $149
    Grand Californian $154 $185 $215 $227 $285 $245
    Grand Floridian $153 $161 $152 $174 $180 $160
    Hilton Head $82 $77 $62 $70 $85 $79
    Old Key West (2042) $91 $102 $100 $110 $120 $105
    Old Key West (2057) $109 $108 $108 $115 $131 $126
    Polynesian $143 $160 $145 $156 $170 $156
    Riviera — — — $140 $160 $130
    Saratoga Springs $93 $104 $106 $109 $123 $106
    Vero Beach $67 $61 $55 $66 $84 $69

    What’s happening in the resale market?

    The beginning of the year typically brings an influx of listings, giving buyers more negotiating power. What we’re seeing now is very typical for the DVC market. Like the housing market, we saw a drastic price increase at the end of 2020 and into 2022. The DVC resale market is starting to stabilize again and be more in line with pre-pandemic rates. It’s a healthy market when prices are not influenced by inflation. Buyers are more inclined to make offers, and sellers can see quicker sales.

    Disney is also an added influencer in the mix this year, and they are not exercising the Right of First Refusal. The more contracts waived through ROFR, the more buyers are comfortable and confident in purchasing.

    You can see in the chart below that the trend is going back to pre-pandemic prices, which is entirely to be expected. What goes up, must come down!

    Larger resorts with more inventory will naturally see a downward trend faster than smaller resorts with less inventory. 2021/2022 were highly inflated years. 2018, 2019 and the beginning of 2020 were very stable years with slight price fluctuation.

    Thinking of Buying?
    Now is the time! Disney may start exercising ROFR at any moment. Browse our current listings or contact us today and we’ll help you find the perfect contract!

    Additional Resources: 
    What is Inflation?
    Disney’s Right of First Refusal
    HOW MUCH DOES DVC COST? UPDATED PRICES FOR 2023

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  3. DVC RESALES: Enjoys a Break from Interest Rate Hikes

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    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 and May 2023.

    With this move, how does it affect Disney Vacation Club’s resale market which is currently booming?

    According to outside DVC sources, Right of First Refusals (ROFR) have declined to almost zero in the last three months. This has caused a buyer’s frenzy as more and more deals are negotiated whereas buyers believe DVC will not ROFR their contract if slightly below the usual price per point that we saw over the last two years. Although the Seller must agree to the price first, price-per-point-discounts are being seen over the last eight weeks.

    Debbie Ely of Vacation Club Loans states “we saw the interest rates increasing month after month, so we took an immediate active approach and locked in rates with our main bank last October. This has allowed us to help DVC resale buyers by not raising our own interest rates for our 10-year program.”

    Kristen Tutas of ResalesDVC says “The beginning of the year typically brings an influx of listings and that in turn gives buyers more negotiating power. What we’re seeing now is very normal for the DVC market. Just like the housing market, ResalesDVC.com saw a drastic increase in prices in 2020 and 2021. Now the market is starting to stabilize again and be more in line with pre-pandemic rates. It’s a healthy market when prices are not inflated. Buyers are more inclined to make offers. See current listings here.

    Vacation Club Loans, a DVC lender, borrows money and then lends it to individual buyers on the secondary market as most direct banks do not finance singular timeshare memberships. Over the past year prime rates have increased by 4.5% but we have been lucky to avoid that big hike and provide a break for resale buyers! We will be able to keep our rates lower and not increase them until this credit line we locked in has been depleted (and it will get depleted) during this busier than normal time with ROFR temporarily out of the picture.

    No one knows how long this will last so financing has been key in helping buyers jump in earlier than they might have originally planned on adding points due to this brief market change.

    Furthermore, Vacation Club Loans continues to waive the Loan Origination Fee, saving another $199 on closing costs.

    For payment options click this easy to use Payment Calculator: https://www.vacationclubloans.com/rates-calculator/

    Apply for a loan today: https://www.vacationclubloans.com/apply-now/

  4. How Much Does DVC Cost? Prices for 2023

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    Looking to join the Disney Vacation Club but wondering how much it cost? 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 up to $310 per point.  There are also different minimum point requirements based on resort and if you’re an existing member or new member.

    VIEW UPDATED PRICE LIST FOR 2024 HERE.

    DISNEY DIRECT PRICES FOR 2023

    It is important to note that these rates and terms below apply only to points purchased direct from Disney Vacation Club, not to points purchased on the resale market. Minimum purchases are subject to change and can be confirmed with a DVC sales rep. As of 2021, 150 direct purchase points are required in order to be eligible for Membership Magic perks and benefits.

    Resort  New Members Current Member Add-On
    Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas $217 per point;
    150-point minimum    		 $217 per point;
    25-point minimum
    Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort $275 per point;
    150-point minimum    		 $275 per point;
    25-point minimum
    Boulder Ridge Villas (VWL) $215 per point;
    150-point minimum    		 $215 per point;
    25-point minimum
    Copper Creek Villas & Cabins $250 per point;
    150-point minimum    		 $250 per point;
    50-point minimum
    Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas $210 per point;
    150-point minimum    		 $210 per point;
    25-point minimum
    Disney’s Beach Club Villas $275 per point;
    150-point minimum    		 $275 per point;
    25-point minimum
    Disney’s BoardWalk Villas $240 per point;
    150-point minimum    		 $240 per point;
    25-point minimum
    Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort $165 per point;
    150-point minimum    		 $205 per point;
    25-point minimum
    Disney’s Old Key West Resort $205 per point;
    150-point minimum    		 $205 per point;
    25-point minimum
    Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows $250 per point;
    150-point minimum    		 $250 per point;
    25-point minimum
    Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa $205 per point;
    150-point minimum    		 $205 per point;
    25-point minimum
    Disney’s Riviera Resort $217 per point;
    150-point minimum    		 $217 per point;
    50-point minimum
    Disney’s Vero Beach Resort $150 per point;
    150-point minimum    		 $150 per point;
    25-point minimum
    Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel $310 per point;
    150-point minimum    		 $310 per point;
    25-point minimum
    Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa $217 per point;
    150-point minimum    		 $217 per point;
    25-point minimum

    Information is deemed accurate but not guaranteed. Source: DVCNews.com – updated 12/5/22

    DIRECT PRICE V. RESALE PRICE

    If Disney’s direct prices are out of your budget, then you’ve come to the right place. We can help you become a DVC member for a fraction of the cost. Savings range from 21% up to 50%! 

    Disney sets the rate for direct sales, whereas prices on the resale market can be negotiated with the seller and are usually substantially lower. You can purchase any of the DVC resorts by resale at a much lower rate. Take a look at the chart below to see just how much you can save.

    Resort  Direct Price  Avg. Resale Price
    		 Resale Savings
    Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas $217 per point $109 per point 50%
    Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort $275 per point $160 per point 42%
    Boulder Ridge Villas $215 per point $116 per point 46%
    Copper Creek Villas & Cabins $250 per point $154 per point 38%
    Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas $210 per point $127 per point 40%
    Disney’s Beach Club Villas $275 per point $158 per point 43%
    Disney’s BoardWalk Villas $240 per point $142 per point 41%
    Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort $165 per point $85 per point 48%
    Disney’s Old Key West Resort $205 per point $113 per point 45%
    Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows $250 per point $158 per point 37%
    Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa $205 per point $118 per point 42%
    Disney’s Riviera Resort $217 per point $139 per point 36%
    Disney’s Vero Beach Resort $150 per point $76 per point 49%
    Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel $310 per point $244 per point 21%
    Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa $217 per point $161 per point 26%

    Click here for previous price comparisons

    WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

    While there are some restrictions when buying resale, the drastic savings usually outweigh these. Another factor to consider are the minimum point requirements for new members. As seen in the first chart above, Disney usually requires new owners who purchase direct to make a purchase of at least 100 points, however, to gain the “blue card” member benefits you must purchase a minimum of 150 points.  If you are a first time buyer wanting less than 100 points, the best option, and sometimes the only option, is to buy resale.

    Eleven of the 15 DVC resorts are “sold out,” meaning all the allocated points for that resort have been sold and you cannot readily purchase points for those resorts direct from Disney. Aulani, Copper Creek, Riviera and Grand Floridian are the only resorts that are not completely sold out and are readily available to purchase direct from Disney.  Disney can acquire inventory for sold out resorts through owner foreclosures and Right of First Refusals but they are sold first-come first-serve according to buyers on a waitlist. You may be waiting a while to get exactly what you want.   So if you have your heart set on another resort, you may wish to purchase resale where there are more options steadily available and at a lower upfront cost.

    We’d love to walk you through the process and help you find the perfect contract to fit your needs.

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  5. 4TH QUARTER – DVC RESALE AND ROFR REPORT

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    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 higher rates. We did see a slight shift in focus this quarter, with less Saratoga Springs contracts exercised and more contacts at the older, “classic,” resorts being exercised. This typically indicates that an increase in Direct-Developer prices for the older resorts is coming in the new year. 

    Garden Views Realty (ResalesDVC) sold just over 18,000 DVC points this quarter with 37% of those being exercised by Disney’s Right of First Refusal. This is one of the highest ROFR rates we’ve seen in decades. As we settle into 2022, ROFR rates should come down a bit and stabilize at a more regular rate. 

    What is Disney’s Right of First Refusal?
    The purpose of Disney’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR) is to control the value of their property. When there is an accepted offer and a signed contract, DVC will do an analysis of the terms of the contract and decide if they wish to “step in” as the buyer. The criteria DVC uses for ROFR is not public information but one important factor for exercising ROFR would be if they feel the selling price, including who pays closing costs and maintenance and taxes, is below the target price they have established.

    October-December 2021
    When viewing the data below, keep in mind that individual sale prices can easily vary based on the size of the contract (in points) and the current point availability of the contract – “loaded” (having current points + banked points) or “stripped” (having no current points). Smaller point contracts tend to sell for around $10-$15 per point higher due to high demand and lower inventory. Prices below do not include closing costs or annual dues – two separate features to the sale terms.

    RESORT Avg. Sale Price
    Jul-Sep     2021    		 Avg. Sale Price
    Oct-Dec 2021    		 DVC ROFR EXERCISED
    Oct-Dec 2021
    Animal Kingdom $127 $131 160 points @ $134
    300 points @ $110
    Aulani $128 $127
    Bay Lake Tower $161 $159 160 points @ $141
    170 points @ $145
    Beach Club Villas $163 $164 100 points @ $150
    160 points @ $164
    200 points @ $160
    500 points @ $146
    Boardwalk Villas $141 $147 400 points @ $146
    Grand Californian $260 $295
    Grand Floridian $175 $182
    Hilton Head $85 $88
    Old Key West (2042) $124 $120 150 points @ $102
    150 points @ $110
    190 points @ $110
    210 points @ $115
    230 points @ $115
    250 points @ $105
    265 points @ $108
    330 points @ $125
    Old Key West (2057) $139 $140
    Polynesian $170 $170
    Riviera $156 $148 200 points @ $141
    Saratoga Springs $124 $130 120 points @ $125
    200 points @ $115
    200 points @ $125
    200 points @ $128
    210 points @ $119
    230 points @ $120
    300 points @ $128
    Vero Beach $76 $81
    Wilderness Lodge: Boulder Ridge $104 $114 120 points @ $112.50
    150 points @ $112
    200 points @$113
    200 points @ $115
    232 points @$107
    250 points @ $100
    300 points @ $110
    Wilderness Lodge: Copper Creek $161 $169 125 points @ $160
    SALES BY RESORT

    Contract sizes sold this quarter ranged from 25 points up to 501 points with the average amount of points purchased being 161 points. The highest concentration of sales took place at Saratoga Springs, followed by Animal Kingdom, Bay Lake Tower and Old Key West (2042). 

    Click here for previous DVC ROFR data

    Working with a trusted brokerage with the knowledge and experience you need to make sure you get a fair price and have a successful purchase or sale is so important in times like these.  If you are unsure of what you should offer or what you should accept as far as an offer goes, please contact us!  We are here for you every step of the way. If you have any questions about Disney’s ROFR or want more details on a particular sale or resort, please email us at team@resalesdvc.com or call 866-544-2919.

  6. Black Friday DVC Deals for 2021

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    DVC Auction Specials

    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 just around the corner! Don’t miss out on these upcoming holiday specials …

    DISNEY VACATION CLUB RENTAL:

    *Spend Christmas at Disney*
    Riviera Resort – 1 Bedroom Standard
    Dec 24 – Dec 26, 2021
    Claim here

    See all available point rentals

    AUCTIONS:

    Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort

    • 97 points – Starting Price: $65 per point

    Saratoga Springs

    • 200 points – Starting Price: $110 per point
    • 50 points – Starting Price $120 per point (includes 2021
      and 2022 points)

    Old Key West

    • 25 points – Starting Price: $119 per point
    • 100 points – Starting Price $125 per point 
    • 250 points – Starting Price $90 per point (includes 207
      points for 2021 and 2022 points)
    • 400 points – Starting Price $80 per point (includes 2021
      and 2022 points)

    Bidding opens November 26th at 9:00am and ends November 29th at 12:00pm EST.
    Register to bid here.  

    Check back for the latest updates to the auctions.

     

  7. 2022 Disney Vacation Club Annual Dues

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    DVC dues 2022Disney Vacation Club proposed dues for 2022 have been posted along with planned budgets for each resort. These budgets are still preliminary, but they are expected to be formally approved by the DVC Board of Directors during the Condo Association Meeting on December 9, 2021.

    The 2022 Budgets were calculated based on the Association’s 2021 fiscal year operating experience and anticipated or known changes in costs for 2022. The Annual Dues for the year January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 are comprised of the estimated Annual Operating Budget, the estimated Annual Capital Reserves Budget, and the estimated ad valorem taxes.

    Following are the proposed figures for the 2022 calendar year. You can also view the budgets for each resort by clicking the links below. Your total dues bill will be based on how many points you own at that particular resort. For example, 100 points at Animal Kingdom Villas would equate to $823.65 ($8.2365  x 100 points).

    2022 Disney Vacation Club Annual Dues
    Resort 2021 Dues 2022 Dues Increase
    Animal Kingdom Villas $8.0728 $8.2365 +2.02%
    Aulani $8.3539 $8.6739 +3.83%
    Bay Lake Tower $6.8998 $7.0826 +2.65%
    Beach Club Villas $7.4373 $7.5362 +1.32%
    BoardWalk Villas $7.8126 $8.0802 +3.43%
    Boulder Ridge $8.1062 $8.1469 +0.50%
    Copper Creek Villas $7.5903 $7.6020 +0.15%
    Grand Californian $6.9927 $7.4824 +7.00%
    Grand Floridian $6.8118 $7.0077 +2.87%
    Hilton Head $9.9730 $10.0707 +0.98%
    Old Key West $8.3578 $8.8063 +5.37%
    Polynesian $7.0542 $7.3859 +4.70%
    Riviera $8.3833 $8.3840 +0.00%
    Saratoga Springs $7.1110 $7.3287 +3.06%
    Vero Beach $11.2307 $11.9405 +$6.32%


    The above information is deemed accurate, originally posted on: dvcnews.com

    Need help paying your upcoming dues bill? Talk to us about renting points or selling your ownership: 866-544-2919

  8. 3rd Quarter – DVC Resale and ROFR Report

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    This article contains our Third 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 July, August, and September 2021. Average sale prices continued in an upward trend and Disney’s ROFR rates increased as well.  We are continuing to see a lower amount of inventory as more buyers are looking to make a purchase creating a shift in supply v. demand. Garden Views Realty (ResalesDVC) sold close over 23,000 DVC points this quarter with just under 25% of those being exercised by Disney’s Right of First Refusal.

    What is Disney’s Right of First Refusal?
    The purpose of Disney’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR) is to control the value of their property. When there is an accepted offer and a signed contract, DVC will do an analysis of the terms of the contract and decide if they wish to “step in” as the buyer. The criteria DVC uses for ROFR is not public information but one important factor for exercising ROFR would be if they feel the selling price, including who pays closing costs and maintenance and taxes, is below the target price they have established.

    July-September 2021 

    When viewing the data below, keep in mind that individual sale prices can easily vary based on the size of the contract (in points) and the current point availability of the contract – “loaded” (having current points + banked points) or “stripped” (having no current points). Smaller point contracts tend to sell for around $10-$15 per point higher due to high demand and lower inventory. Prices below do not include closing costs or annual dues – two separate features to the sale terms.

    RESORT Avg. Sale Price
    Apr-Jun 2021    		 Avg. Sale Price
    Jul-Sep
    2021    		 DVC ROFR EXERCISED
    Jul-Sep 2021
    Animal Kingdom $128 $127 130 points @ $121
    150 points @ $120
    150points @ $121
    180 points @ $118
    220 points @ $127
    300 points @ $125
    Aulani $109 $128
    Bay Lake Tower $166 $161 100 points @ $140
    435 points @ $155
    Beach Club Villas $153 $163
    Boardwalk Villas $130 $141 350 points @ $120
    Grand Californian — $260
    Grand Floridian $184 $175
    Hilton Head $80 $85
    Old Key West (2042) $114 $124 130 points @ $110
    210 points @ $108
    230 points @ $100
    230 points @ $120
    Old Key West (2057) $150  $139
    Polynesian $168 $170
    Riviera $147 $156
    Saratoga Springs $119 $124 100 points @$125
    100 points @$125
    125 points @ $120
    130 points @ $128
    150 points @ $115
    150 points @ $120
    150 points @ $120
    150 points @ $121
    150 points @ $123
    150 points @ $123
    150 points @ $123
    160 points @ $122
    160 points @ $126
    200 points @ $118
    200 points @ $120
    200 points @ $125
    210 points @ $125
    225 points @ $110
    230 points @ $125
    245 points @ $105
    270 points @ $122
    400 points @ $119
    Vero Beach $70 $76
    Wilderness Lodge: Boulder Ridge $102 $104 210 points @ $112
    Wilderness Lodge: Copper Creek $159 $161
    SALES BY RESORT

    Contract sizes sold this quarter ranged from 25 points up to 600 points with the average amount of points purchased being 153 points. The most points were sold at Saratoga Springs, followed by Animal Kingdom and Bay Lake. 

     

     

    Click here for previous DVC ROFR data

    Working with a trusted brokerage with the knowledge and experience you need to make sure you get a fair price and have a successful purchase or sale is so important in times like these.  If you are unsure of what you should offer or what you should accept as far as an offer goes, please contact us!  We are here for you every step of the way. If you have any questions about Disney’s ROFR or want more details on a particular sale or resort, please email us at team@resalesdvc.com or call 866-544-2919.

  9. SECOND QUARTER 2021 – DVC RESALES AND ROFR REPORT

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    Apr-Jun 2021 ROFRThis article contains our Second 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 April, May, and June. Average sale prices continued in an upward trend and Disney’s ROFR rates increased as well.  We are continuing to see a lower amount of inventory as more buyers are looking to make a purchase creating a shift in supply v. demand. Garden Views Realty (ResalesDVC) sold close to 30,000 DVC points this quarter with 10% of those being exercised by Disney’s Right of First Refusal.

    What is Disney’s Right of First Refusal?
    The purpose of Disney’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR) is to control the value of their property. When there is an accepted offer and a signed contract, DVC will do an analysis of the terms of the contract and decide if they wish to “step in” as the buyer. The criteria DVC uses for ROFR is not public information but one important factor for exercising ROFR would be if they feel the selling price, including who pays closing costs and maintenance and taxes, is below the target price they have established.

    April – June 2021 

    When viewing the data below, keep in mind that individual sale prices can easily vary based on the size of the contract (in points) and the current point availability of the contract – “loaded” (having current points + banked points) or “stripped” (having no current points). Smaller point contracts tend to sell for around $10-$15 per point higher due to high demand and lower inventory. Prices below do not include closing costs or annual dues – two separate features to the sale terms.

    RESORT Avg. Sale Price
    Jan-Mar 2021    		 Avg. Sale Price
    Apr-Jun 2021    		 DVC ROFR EXERCISED
    Apr-Jun 2021
    Animal Kingdom $118 $128
    Aulani $108 $109
    Bay Lake Tower $149 $166 200 points @ $150
    320 points @ $158
    Beach Club Villas $146 $153
    Boardwalk Villas $139 $130 150 points @ $117
    Grand Californian $228 —
    Grand Floridian $174 $184
    Hilton Head $70 $80 170 points @ $70
    Old Key West (2042) $110 $114 220 points @ $108
    230 points @ $100
    230 points @ $100
    Old Key West (2057) $115  $150
    Polynesian $156 $168
    Riviera $140 $147
    Saratoga Springs $109 $119 100 points @ $111
    100 points @ $123
    130 points @ $118
    150 points @ $120
    150 points @ $125
    160 points @ $110
    160 points @ $110
    200 points @ $107
    200 points @ $115
    210 points @ $120
    225 points @ $105
    225 points @ $115
    270 points @ $107 
    300 points @ $120
    Vero Beach $66 $70
    Wilderness Lodge: Boulder Ridge $99 $102
    Wilderness Lodge: Copper Creek $147 $159 120 points @ $155
    SALES BY RESORT

    Contract sizes sold this quarter ranged from 25 points up to 520 points with the average amount of points purchased being 167 points. The most points were sold at Saratoga Springs, followed by Bay Lake Tower and Vero Beach.

    DVC ROFR and Resale 2nd quarter 2021

    Click here for previous DVC ROFR data

    Working with a trusted brokerage with the knowledge and experience you need to make sure you get a fair price and have a successful purchase or sale is so important in times like these.  If you are unsure of what you should offer or what you should accept as far as an offer goes, please contact us!  We are here for you every step of the way. If you have any questions about Disney’s ROFR or want more details on a particular sale or resort, please email us at team@resalesdvc.com or call 866-544-2919.

  10. New DVC Villas Opening At The Grand Floridian

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    Disney's Grand Floridian

    (Press Release)

    Disney Vacation Club Announces Expansion at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

    Orlando, FL (May 19, 2021) – Today, Disney Vacation Club shared plans to reimagine one building of existing hotel rooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa into Disney Vacation Club Villas.

    “This is great news for Disney Vacation Club and our Members,” said Terri Schultz, senior vice president, Disney Vacation Club. “It will provide us with new and diverse inventory at a resort that is cherished by our Members and their families.”

    Located on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon and on the monorail line to Magic Kingdom Park, the proposed project will transform Big Pine Key (building nine) at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa into approximately 200 Resort Studios, accommodating up to five Guests.

    Featuring the Victorian elegance and charm of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, these new Villas will offer Members luxury accommodations and amenities, with some Villas boasting stunning views of Bay Lake and Magic Kingdom. Projected to open in summer 2022, these new Villas are an expansion of The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and will be a part of its current condominium association. Information regarding the start of sales and rental bookings will be released at a later date.

    Since 2013, Members have reveled in the Victorian splendor of The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, enjoying the comforts of home, impeccable service, amenities and fun-in-the-sun recreation available at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa currently has 100 Disney Vacation Club homes and offers a mix of accommodation styles, ranging from Deluxe Studios to three-bedroom Grand Villas.

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    ABOUT DISNEY VACATION CLUB
    Disney Vacation Club, a leader in vacation ownership, debuted in 1991 with a flexible, vacation points-based system rather than the traditional fixed-week timeshare model. Today, Disney Vacation Club has more than 220,000 Member families, from all 50 states and approximately 100 countries, who have discovered the joys of membership.

    Disney Vacation Club Members are able to choose from among a variety of exciting vacation destinations, including a stay at any Disney Vacation Club Resort or one of thousands of other vacation options in destinations around the world. Plus, when purchasing directly from Disney, Members can also enjoy the Disney Collection, which includes select Disney Resort hotels, Disney Cruise Line and guided vacations with Adventures by Disney, as well as the Concierge Collection, a portfolio of extraordinary hotels in sought-after destinations. Vacations at a Disney Vacation Club Resort can last anywhere from one night to several weeks.

    With Disney Vacation Club properties located near the Disney theme parks in Florida and California, Members have easy access to new and innovative attractions on both coasts for years to come. For more information, visit www.disneyvacationclub.com.