Christian Allred
Contributing writer
Christian Allred has been a professional writer since 2020. After honing his skills as a ghostwriter for an SEO agency, he started focusing on covering residential and commercial real estate. Since then, he’s written for some of the industry’s top brands and publications, including Rocket Mortgage, PropStream, Agora, Buildium, Propmodo, and CRE Daily. He’s also written about personal finance for publications like Rocket Money and Investopedia. In 2025, he launched a boutique content marketing agency called CRE Writer.
Recent Articles
8-minute read
Property tax in Texas: A homeowner’s guide
Learn how property tax in Texas is calculated, why rates vary by county, which exemptions may lower your bill, and when to pay. Start budgeting with confidence.
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Are home improvements tax deductible? IRS rules explained
Are home improvements tax deductible? Learn IRS rules for repairs, capital improvements, energy upgrades, and loan interest before you file or sell.
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What is a chattel mortgage and how does it work?
Learn what a chattel mortgage is, how it works for manufactured homes or equipment, plus key pros, cons, tax issues, and risks. Read the guide.
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What does a property manager do?
Learn what a property manager does, including tenant screening, rent collection, repairs, fees and compliance, so you can decide when to hire one.
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What constitutes a bedroom in a house?
Learn what constitutes a bedroom in a house, from square footage to egress and heat requirements. Check key rules before you buy, sell, or renovate.
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What is a purchase agreement for a house?
Learn what a purchase agreement for a house includes, who prepares it and what happens after signing. Read the guide before you close.
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Are home warranties worth it? What to consider
Are home warranties worth it? Compare costs, service fees, coverage limits and alternatives so you can decide whether to buy or skip a plan before you choose...
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What is a tax deed? How tax deed properties work
Learn how tax deeds work, the risks to consider before investing, where to find them, and what steps to take before buying a tax deed property at auction.
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What is chain of title in real estate?
Learn what chain of title in real estate means, why it matters, which documents it includes, and how title issues get fixed. Read before you close.
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