So CJ and I had planned on buying at BLT this September, as that is when we knew we would have the money for the down payment, which at this time is 10% of the total cost. I figured I'd just call Kim (my Guide) sometime in September to make the purchase but CJ told me I should call her asap to see what kinds of deals are running.
Well, there are AWESOME incentives right now that we just could NOT pass up! We want Bay Lake Tower to be our 'home' resort and currently it goes for $112 per point. We want 320 points. That's $35,840 - plus closing costs. 
Here are the incentives for buying at Bay Lake Tower:
$5 per point off the base price of $112 on 160 points or more. Save an
additional $6 per point on 160-199 points and $8 per point on 200+
points; with a referral from an existing DVC member. That comes to $99
per point on 320 points!
This deal saves me $4,160 - how sweet is that?! Kim tells me that this incentive actually ends on Saturday, the 29th - so of course I freak out! I ask her how can I get these incentives if I can't 'officially' buy until around September 20th?
Turns out, there is a way! All I needed to do was put down some money ($500) to open a contract. This means that I have begun the process before the incentives end and therefore I get this deal! Not only that, but IF something better comes
along in September, I have the option of taking that instead! I have 30 days to pay the remaining balance for my down payment. Perfect!
I just needed to get a referral - someone who is a DVC owner and lives in a preferred state, to get the additional $8 per point off. My good friend, Lori, just bought in July so she agreed to be my referral! 
So it's almost official! 
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