Alanna Schubach
Contributing writer
Contributing editor Alanna Schubach has over a decade of experience as a New York City-based freelance journalist. She has written about real estate for Brick Underground, Mansion Global, and Barron's. She has also contributed features, essays, and op-eds to The Nation, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and The Village Voice. She won a National Association of Real Estate Editors’ silver award in 2018 for her Ask an Expert column for Brick Underground. She is also a fiction writer and a creative writing teacher, and currently lives in Brooklyn.
Posts by Alanna Schubach:
How do I sell an apartment when a tenant is living there?
August 30, 2021 - 14:30 PM
You'll likely find that the buying pool is quite small for an apartment with a tenant in place, so it may be better to wait, our experts say.
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Ask Sam: I’m still waiting for my landlord to return my security deposit. What can I do?
August 18, 2021 - 13:30 PM
You can file a complaint with the Attorney General's office if your landlord refuses to return your security deposit.
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Is apartment insurance more expensive if I live in a flood zone?
August 16, 2021 - 09:35 AM
Apartment insurance does not typically cover claims related to flooding, but that doesn't necessarily mean you need to purchase an additional flood policy, our experts say. If you live on a higher floor, it's much less likely you'd need flood insurance.
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When should I start looking for a rental?
August 9, 2021 - 12:30 PM
Traditionally, most people look for a new rental apartment about 30 days in advance, but with so much competition for apartments, you may want to start your hunt earlier.
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Ask Sam: What kind of problems qualify me for a rent abatement?
August 4, 2021 - 12:30 PM
If there are issues with leaks, mold, pests, and more, you may be able to get a break on your rent in the form of an abatement.
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Is now a good time to buy real estate in NYC, or should I wait until there's less competition?
August 2, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Traditionally the real estate market slows a bit in the third quarter, because families want to be settled as children return to school, but amid the unusual conditions of the ongoing pandemic, the competition may remain fierce well into the autumn months.
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