Michael Creel, Author at | BiggerPockets Blog

Mortgages & Creative Financing 2 min read

Apr 15, 2008Mar 16, 2021 Michael Creel

A Realtor’s Road to Baghdad

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…

Real Estate Investing Basics 2 min read

Apr 03, 2008Mar 16, 2021 Michael Creel

Fuels Costs, High Gas Prices and the Real Estate Investor

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…

Real Estate News 2 min read

Mar 26, 2008Mar 16, 2021 Michael Creel

Is America Going Broke?

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…

Mortgages & Creative Financing 3 min read

Mar 12, 2008Mar 16, 2021 Michael Creel

The Farce of Foreclosure Rescue (scams)

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…

Mortgages & Creative Financing 3 min read

Mar 05, 2008Mar 16, 2021 Michael Creel

Investing in America, as The American Dream Crumbles.

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…

Real Estate Investing Basics 4 min read

Feb 13, 2008Mar 16, 2021 Michael Creel

What is Home Staging?

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…

Real Estate News 2 min read

Feb 06, 2008Mar 16, 2021 Michael Creel

The Perils of Being a Realtor

While many of us sat and watched the Super Bowl, Lindsay Buziak, a 24-year-old BC real estate agent, was found dead in a vacant Gordon Head home. She had been…

Personal Finance 5 min read

Jan 30, 2008Mar 16, 2021 Michael Creel

How to Score Big! The Truth Behind Credit Reports and Your Credit Score.

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Real Estate News 3 min read

Jan 23, 2008Mar 16, 2021 Michael Creel

Beware of Fraud Peddling Real Estate Scam Artists, Consultants, and So Called Experts

There never seems to be an end to the crooks and [tag]con[/tag] artist that prey upon people. I’ve been telling friends and associates for many months that I feel the…

Real Estate Business 3 min read

Jan 18, 2008Mar 16, 2021 Michael Creel

Earning Your Keep: What Makes a Good Real Estate Agent

In the last few years I’ve noticed much of the public has lost respect for Realtors and view them as overpaid “salespeople” that get a lot of money for simply…

Real Estate Investing Basics 2 min read

Dec 21, 2007Mar 16, 2021 Michael Creel

Techniques for Covering Closing Costs

Although the days of getting cash credits towards closing costs are seemingly coming to an end with the tightening of mortgage regulations, there are still viable ways to accomplish that…

Real Estate Investing Basics 4 min read

Dec 12, 2007Mar 16, 2021 Michael Creel

Home Sick? An Eye Opener on Toxic Homes

Several months ago a good friend of mine I hadn’t seen in many years emailed me to tell me she was gravely ill; it seemed almost like a good-bye letter.…

Flipping Houses 3 min read

Dec 06, 2007Mar 16, 2021 Michael Creel

Flip Flop

In the last few years it seems society has gone house-flipping mad. Every time I turn on the TV there is yet another show illustrating the ease in which anyone…