As destination clubs and fractional residence developers struggle against a swooning economy and increasingly frugal consumers, we’re seeing something that’s been relatively absent from the market in recent years: deals.

Fractional developer Resort Equities slashed prices on two Lake Tahoe homes for buyers with contracts in by December 15. The three- and four-bedroom condos in the pedestrian-friendly Village at Northstar, a ski resort just north of the lake, are a short walk from a gondola. Resort Equities is offering one-eighth slices of the homes for $405,000 (down from $450,000) and will cover the first year of dues and property taxes, totaling about $13,000. There are four shares available. Ownership includes a minimum of five guaranteed weeks of use a year, with the exception of weeks falling over President’s Day and New Year’s Day.

Destination club Ultimate Escapes is offering prospective members a three-night stay in December at one of its homes in Cabo San Lucas. Getting an extended preview of a destination club property can be a tough proposition since clubs need to balance current member demand for those homes as well. But now some clubs are seeing that consumers might need a test drive first. Ultimate Escapes, which has 17 homes in Cabo San Lucas, set aside 18 of these mini-vacations for potential members in December, likely just before the holiday travel rush. Interested consumers must first sign up for a preview tour on the Ultimate Escapes Website.

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