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
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Appraisal gap: What home buyers need to know
An appraisal gap happens when a home appraises for less than your offer. Learn how appraisal gap coverage works and options to help keep your deal on track.
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A complete guide to short-term mortgages
A short-term mortgage lets you pay off your home much faster, but it comes with higher payments. If you can afford it, though, you'll save huge on interest.
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Deficiency judgment: What it is and why it matters after foreclosure
A deficiency judgment can leave you owing money after foreclosure. Learn what a deficiency judgment is, when lenders pursue it, and how to avoid one.
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What is a dry closing in real estate?
In dry-funding states, everything except the payment can be completed at closing. Learn about how a dry closing works, what the risks are, and where it's legal.
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Mortgage par rates: What are they and how do they work?
Your mortgage par rate is essentially the baseline rate offered to you by a lender. You may be able to bring this rate down through discount points and more.
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What is house hacking and is it something you should be doing?
House hacking incorporates a variety of ways you can use your house to pay living expenses. Learn what house hacking is and how you can make it work for you....
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A guide to investing in mixed-use properties
Learn about investing in a mixed-use property and how buying a space that combines commercial and residential uses can help build a diverse real estate portfoli...
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What is a lease option and how does it work?
If you want to give a home a test drive, consider an option-to-purchase lease agreement. This contract allows part of your rent to go to a future sale.
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A guide for buying home warranty plans
Home warranties help you cover the cost of repairing or replacing appliances and home systems for a premium. Here's how they can protect your home and assets.
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