John Sandman

John Sandman is an experienced writer with a focus on high-end real estate and the impact of financial issues on individuals. Currently serving as a writer for The Wall Street Journal's Mansion section since April 2021, John explores themes related to luxury properties and their use in the film and television industries. Additionally, John is a grant recipient at Investigative Reporters and Editors, researching disruptive e-commerce insurance startups. Previous roles include writing about student loans for The Philadelphia Inquirer, covering personal insurance at The Financial Times, and authoring the novel "Debt Collectors In Love," which addresses the student loan crisis. With a background in journalism that spans over a decade, John has contributed to various prestigious publications, focusing on higher education, subprime finance, and regulatory issues related to predatory lending. John holds a Bachelor of Arts in American History from Hunter College and has studied Television Studies at the New School for Social Research.