
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:
I want to refinance my mortgage, but my appraisal seems low. What do I do?
May 7, 2018 - 13:00 PM
How to appeal your appraiser's decision if you suspect they've made a mistake.
Read More What should I do if my NYC house doesn't have a certificate of occupancy?
April 30, 2018 - 10:00 AM
Buyers should learn about a house's certificate of occupancy prior to closing. Here's what happens if you don't.
Read More I want to upgrade the HVAC in my apartment. What do I need to know?
April 26, 2018 - 13:00 PM
Updating your apartment’s HVAC system could be a worthwhile renovation, one that will mean more comfortable temperatures indoors and more efficient, quieter cooling systems.
Read More Ask Sam: Our landlord wants to switch our heat to a more expensive system. Can we get a rent reduction?
April 25, 2018 - 10:00 AM
Your landlord has to ask the state for permission to make these changes, and the agency may require a rent cut.
Read More I'm on the board of a self-managed apartment building. What do we need to know about fire safety?
April 23, 2018 - 13:00 PM
For starters, you'll want to consult with fire safety experts.
Read More What's the best approach to buying a new apartment before my current one is sold?
April 16, 2018 - 15:00 PM
What to do when the transition from old apartment to new isn't totally seamless.
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