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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.

Expertise

Real Estate

Mortgage

Personal Finance

Education

BA in English from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, with a double major in German and a minor in editing

MA in American Studies from Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg in Heidelberg, Germany

A.CRE Accelerator graduate

Recent Articles

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What is an assumable mortgage and how does it work?

An assumable mortgage lets a buyer take over the owner’s mortgage payments. Learn more about how an assumable mortgage works and if it’s ideal for y...

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A couple discussing underwriting with a lawyer, possibly related to a mortgage process.

7-minute read

How long does underwriting take?

Learn how mortgage underwriting works, how long the process usually takes, and steps you can take to speed...

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7-minute read

What is Fannie Mae (FNMA)? A guide for home buyers

Fannie Mae is a government-sponsored enterprise that buys mortgages from lenders. It also determines conforming loan limits, which may impact your loan.

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4-minute read

A homeowner’s guide to property tax in New Jersey

NJ property tax is getting higher. Learn more about where New Jersey taxes are highest, how to pay them, and more with our guide.

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4-minute read

Property lines: Everything you need to know

Property lines define the legal boundaries of a plot of land or unit within a building. Knowing where your property ends can help you avoid disputes.

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5-minute read

What is IRR (internal rate of return)?

IRR, or internal rate of return, is a metric investors use to evaluate real estate investments. Discover how IRR is calculated and how to use this number.

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6-minute read

Mortgage principal definition and basics

The mortgage principal is the amount you borrowed for your loan, while interest is the fee for use of the loan. Learn how each makes up your monthly payment.

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4-minute read

A homeowner’s guide to property tax in Michigan

How high are property taxes in Michigan? Rocket Mortgage’s guide to Michigan property t...

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4-minute read

What is negative equity and can you avoid it?

Learn about negative equity and how it can affect you. Read on to see what you can do if your assets are underwater.

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