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Michael Creel

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A Realtor’s Road to Baghdad

by Michael Creel | April 15, 2008

Taking responsibility sometimes requires one to find an alternate path in life. I often hear and read stories about people “walking away” from their financial obligations and responsibilities simply because it’s not in their best interest to honor them, or it’s simply become to stressful.

As a Realtor, I’ve certainly not been immune to the [...]

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Economy

Fuels Costs, High Gas Prices and the Real Estate Investor

by Michael Creel | April 3, 2008

Fuel prices are already taking a huge slice out of family budgets with soaring heating and energy cost; but thats only the beginning.

As gas prices skyrocket, the money to buy it must come from the family budget, making it even harder to keep up with the bills and the mortgage payments.
When many homeowners purchased their [...]

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Commentary

Is America Going Broke?

by Michael Creel | March 26, 2008

Is the United States going broke?
Many would roll their eyes at this notion; they would tell you that the country has never defaulted on its debt that its long-term interest rates are historically low; that the dollar is the world’s reserve currency; and that China, Japan, and other countries have an insatiable demand for U.S. [...]

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Foreclosures

The Farce of Foreclosure Rescue (scams)

by Michael Creel | March 12, 2008

It’s become commonplace to see advertisements of all type promoting some new foreclosure rescue company that is the savior of those in distress and about to lose their home. These companies appear to have all the answers to the distressed homeowners mortgage issues, and for absolutely free, they will save you and get those nasty [...]

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Economy

Investing in America, as The American Dream Crumbles.

by Michael Creel | March 5, 2008

As we see the mortgage and real estate industries go through tough times (with thousands of homes falling into foreclosure) we can only hope that any money made from this disaster will at least stay in this country. Many investors are pouring millions into buying these foreclosures, often at fifty cents on the dollar. One [...]

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Commentary

Viva La’ Revolution! Investing in Green Real Estate

by Michael Creel | February 26, 2008

The Green revolution has arrived, and it wants you! In todays modern construction world, many builders are investing in Green construction and finding a whole new Market of eager buyers, and the cost depends on just how green you want to get. As for how much it costs, and how much it saves, well, [...]

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Commentary

It’s Showtime! A Primer on Home Staging

by Michael Creel | February 13, 2008

The home-sales season is almost upon us, and it’s time to prepare for the open curtain. You already know your home needs to be clean, uncluttered, and in good repair; but you can further distinguish your home from the competition by staging it. Staging can be a bit like the “Make-over” TV shows where [...]

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