Author

Lindsay Frankel

Lindsay Frankel is a freelance writer who covers personal finance and real estate topics for a variety of publications.

Experience

Lindsay began her career at an affiliate marketing company, where she wrote e-commerce, finance, and consumer advocacy content. She started a full-time freelance writing venture in 2018, and since then has written hundreds of articles covering topics such as credit cards, insurance, loans, real estate, and investing.

Lindsay wrote real estate content for Sundae, a marketplace that connects owners of distressed homes with potential investors. In addition to writing for BiggerPockets, Lindsay also writes for Investopedia, The Balance, NextAdvisor, LendingTree, and FinanceBuzz.

Education

Lindsay graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Education from Elmhurst College.

Lindsay’s website

Lindsay Frankel is a freelance writer who covers personal finance and real estate topics for a variety of publications.

Experience

Education

Lindsay graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Education from Elmhurst College.

Lindsay’s website

Real Estate Trends 7 min read

Dec 20, 2024Dec 20, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

Actually, Flipping Properties Can Improve Housing Affordability—Here’s How

Housing prices have increased more in the last four years than in the previous three decades, surging 47% since 2020, according to a Case-Schiller National Home Price Index report. The…

Politics & Policy 7 min read

Nov 18, 2024Nov 18, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

The People Spoke Loud and Clear About Housing Affordability—What Does It Mean For Investors Long-Term?

Americans are becoming increasingly worried about housing costs, according to the Pew Research Center, with 69% of survey respondents reporting that they are “very concerned.” Nearly one-third of Americans were…

Real Estate Trends 6 min read

Aug 26, 2024Aug 27, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

Corporate HQ Relocations Could Signal the Next Real Estate Boomtowns

Are the next boomtowns being sought out by large corporations ahead of time? Do they know something you don't?

Real Estate Trends 2 min read

Aug 07, 2024Aug 07, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

How Building Codes Have Helped Create Gigantic Supply Gaps.

Strict building codes have made it challenging to build quickly and efficiently throughout the country. We list six ways they've impacted the housing crisis.

Short-Term Rentals 6 min read

Jul 08, 2024Aug 04, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

Airbnb Bans Only Make Tourism More Expensive. Just Ask New York.

New data from New York City shows that short-term rental bans haven't moved the needle on housing at all.

Real Estate Trends 7 min read

Jun 28, 2024Aug 20, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

Corruption Scandal Shows How Some Housing Nonprofits Misused Tax Dollars to Obstruct Affordable Development

HomeRise's spending history raised eyebrows. Turns out that other nonprofits are doing the same.

Real Estate Trends 6 min read

Jun 24, 2024Sep 03, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

Is California’s ADU Law the Beginning of a New Era in Housing?

San Jose is the first city to embrace AB 1033 as ADUs become a potential solution to affordability.

Personal Development & Goals 7 min read

Jun 10, 2024Jun 10, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

You Are Prone to Errors—Avoid These 5 Scientifically Proven Mental Traps When Making Investment Decisions

A standard economics textbook depicts humans as rational beings who always employ careful analysis to make the most advantageous decisions based on the costs and benefits of the available options.…

Real Estate Trends 5 min read

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

Investors Are Putting Their Money in Build-to-Rent Homes at a Record Rate—What’s Causing the Frenzy?

Investors are building single-family rental properties at an unprecedented rate, catering to a growing segment of renters seeking more space without the commitment of buying a home or the budget…

Housing Prices 3 min read

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

Only One Major Market is Seeing Housing Prices Decline Right Now

Supply is up and demand is down, so why aren't more cities seeing price decreases?

Politics & Policy 6 min read

May 08, 2024May 08, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

Trump May Consider Shaking Up the Federal Reserve If Elected—Here’s What That Could Look Like

A group of former officials and other allies of Former President Donald Trump has drafted a document outlining suggested policy changes that would impact the authority and independence of the Federal Reserve. While…

Politics & Policy 9 min read

Apr 29, 2024Jun 11, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

U.S. Immigration Crisis: What It Really Means for Housing Markets and Investors

A record 300,000 migrants entered the U.S. through the southern border in December. Rather than trying to sneak past border agents, many surrendered to apply for asylum. Overwhelmed immigration courts take years to…

Politics & Policy 6 min read

Apr 22, 2024Jun 03, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

A Wave of Zoning Law Changes Could Have Huge Impacts for Investors and Housing—Here’s What You Need to Know

The U.S. is facing a housing deficit of about 3.2 million units, and the situation is especially dire in urban areas like New York. It’s one of the reasons prospective homebuyers are finding…