Interval ownership is a form of shared property access where buyers purchase the right to use a property during specific, recurring time periods each year.
Interval ownership is closely associated with the traditional timeshare model, where owners buy a fixed week or set of weeks rather than an equity stake in the property itself. This means you have guaranteed access during your interval but typically do not build equity or benefit from the property's appreciation. The distinction matters because interval ownership is a usage right, not a real estate investment.
GoForth, a luxury co-ownership company, takes a fundamentally different approach by providing true deeded ownership through an LLC structure. Each of the four co-owning families holds a 1/4 interest of actual real estate equity and enjoys approximately 12 weeks of use per year with a flexible scheduling system. Unlike interval ownership, GoForth owners benefit from property appreciation and can exit through the company's buyback guarantee.