How is fractional ownership different than timeshare ownership?
The difference between most timeshares and most fractional ownerships is the extent of ownership and control given the users of the property. Traditional timeshares typically do not involve direct ownership of real estate, meaning that the users of the property do not actually own or control it. Modern fractional ownership involves direct ownership, meaning that each user has a deeded interest, and this means greater owner control. For example, a fraction can be mortgaged, sold, rented, or even willed to a friend or family member. Also, fractional deeded ownership in real estate historically has the same appreciation rate as whole ownership. Shared ownership is a real property ownership right rather than just a usage right as with timeshares. In short this means that if the property price increases, so does the value of your share.
