Allison Martin

Contributor, Personal Finance

Allison Martin is a contributor to Bankrate covering personal finance, including mortgages, auto loans and small business loans. Martin’s work began over 10 years ago as a digital content strategist, and she’s since been published in several leading outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, MSN Money, MoneyTalksNews, Investopedia, Experian and Credit.com. Martin, a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFE), also shares her passion for financial literacy and entrepreneurship with others through interactive workshops and programs.

Allison's latest articles

Questions to ask a Realtor before selling

Finding the right real estate agent can be overwhelming. Here’s what to ask when you’re ready to sell your home.

4 min read Jan 10, 2023
Divvy Homes review

For buyers not yet ready for a mortgage, Divvy provides a rent-to-own solution.

6 min read Jan 09, 2023
What do you need to buy a house?

Breaking everything down into a step-by-step process.

5 min read Dec 13, 2022
Buying a house with no money down

It’s not easy. And even if you can, it may not be a good idea.

7 min read Dec 06, 2022
Finding a good real estate agent to sell your home

Whether you’ve sold a home before or it’s your first rodeo, a knowledgeable listing agent can provide vital assistance.

5 min read Sep 21, 2022
Avoid these 8 mistakes when selling your home

These 8 missteps can make the home-selling process more stressful — and costly —than it needs to be.

4 min read Sep 16, 2022
Choosing a real estate agent

When making the biggest purchase or sale of your life, you want to work with someone you can trust.

4 min read Sep 16, 2022
What contractors do you need to build a home?

Here’s what you need to know about all the tradespeople who build a home.

3 min read Sep 13, 2022