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 big is too big for an underlying mortgage?
April 8, 2019 - 10:00 AM
A large mortgage is not necessarily a reason not to buy, but it certainly could affect your monthly expenses, our experts say.
Read More How do we elect a new co-op board at our shareholders meeting if attendance is too low?
March 25, 2019 - 10:00 AM
If you don’t have a quorum at your annual shareholders meeting, is there another way to elect board directors?
Read More Ask Sam: My apartment tested positive for lead. Now what?
March 20, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Under New York City housing law, if a child is found to have elevated levels of lead, the Department of Health will inspect the apartment and order the owner to address the issue.
Read More How much should we budget for our NYC apartment renovation?
March 18, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Getting a narrower estimate for your renovation will require you to meet with experts to discuss in greater detail exactly what you want, our experts say.
Read More I'm buying a condo and getting a closing credit. How will that affect my mortgage?
March 11, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Often, a closing credit means that the developer will cover your closing costs, but occasionally they might lower the sales price of the condo instead, our experts say.
Read More Can my co-op board reject a buyer because the price is too low?
March 4, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Co-op boards can reject applications from potential buyers for a number of reasons, and they are not obligated to explain why. (That said, if you suspect illegality—like discrimination against a buyer—then it's time to consult an attorney.) However, a sales price being too low has been a common reason for applications getting turned down,
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