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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What are HUD homes, and how do you buy one?
Are you considering buying a foreclosed home? Use this guide to learn about HUD homes and discover why they can be better than conventional foreclosures.
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Does mortgage preapproval affect your credit score?
Worried that getting preapproved for a mortgage will hurt your credit score? Learn how preapproval impacts your credit, including how much and for how long.
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Pest inspection: Is it a requirement to get a mortgage?
A pest inspection may be required or advisable when buying a home. Learn when a pest inspection is needed and what a pest inspector will look for.
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Why is buying a house so emotional?
It’s normal to feel various emotions when buying a house. Learn more about emotions during the home buying process, and get tips to manage potential stres...
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USDA construction loan requirements: Everything you need to know
Learn USDA construction loan requirements, who qualifies, what to expect, and how one can help you buy land and build your dream home with a single loan.
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A guide to freehold estates
A freehold estate is a type of property ownership that can be held indefinitely and passed on forever. Learn more about the types of freehold estates here.
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A guide to the housing expense ratio
Wondering how mortgage lenders calculate the housing expense ratio? Learn how to find your results by comparing your housing expenses to your pretax income.
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What is the loan-to-value ratio and how is it calculated?
Your loan-to-value ratio measures your loan amount against the value of the home you’re buying. Figure out how your LTV ratio is calculated.
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What is a down payment and how does it work?
A down payment is the percentage of a home's purchase price you pay up front. Learn how down payments work and how much you should put down on a house.
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