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Sydney Lake

Sydney Lake is an associate editor at Fortune, where she writes and edits news for the publication's global news desk covering generational dynamics, billionaire philanthropy, housing, real estate, luxury, and wealth. Before joining Fortune, Sydney served as the assistant editor of Virginia Business magazine and worked on the production desk at CQ Roll Call. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and leadership studies from the University of Richmond and her master's degree in digital media management from the University of Southern California.

Americans spend an entire week’s worth of pay on rent every month—and in some cities, a full two weeks of income is just going to housing

Americans spend an entire week’s worth of pay on rent every month—and in some cities, a full two weeks of income is just going to housing

By Sydney LakeJuly 25, 2025

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Oxford Economics says the crumbling housing market will continue deteriorating because of two key factors

By Sydney LakeJuly 24, 2025

Homeowners are pouring their equity into renovations because there’s ‘no incentive’ to sell in today’s housing market

Homeowners are pouring their equity into renovations because there’s ‘no incentive’ to sell in today’s housing market

By Sydney LakeJuly 24, 2025

Buyers

Buyers wield more power in housing market, especially in Sun Belt, with contract cancellations on the rise

By Nick Lichtenberg and Sydney LakeJuly 23, 2025

Mark Cuban says the AI war ‘will get ugly’ and intellectual property ‘is KING’ in the AI world

Mark Cuban says the AI war ‘will get ugly’ and intellectual property ‘is KING’ in the AI world

By Sydney LakeJuly 22, 2025

Gen Z has regrets: 1 in 4 say they wish they hadn’t gone to college or would’ve picked a higher-paying industry

Gen Z has regrets: 1 in 4 say they wish they hadn’t gone to college or would’ve picked a higher-paying industry

By Sydney LakeJuly 20, 2025

Dating apps are banking on AI to win over Gen Z—but the sparks aren’t flying, survey finds

Dating apps are banking on AI to win over Gen Z—but the sparks aren’t flying, survey finds

By Sydney LakeJuly 17, 2025

woman removing open house sign

Home sellers are so fed up with cutting listing prices they’re just yanking their homes off the market altogether

By Sydney LakeJuly 16, 2025

Gen Z can’t afford a house on their own—so they’re buying with friends and family

Gen Z can’t afford a house on their own—so they’re buying with friends and family

By Sydney LakeJuly 14, 2025

Two Crash Champions workers conversing

This car-repair chain’s revenue skyrocketed 130x in the past five years—and 83% of its workforce doesn’t have a college degree, including its CEO

By Sydney LakeJuly 13, 2025

Over 30 million homeowners don’t have a mortgage right now. Here’s why that’s a big warning sign about the housing market

Over 30 million homeowners don’t have a mortgage right now. Here’s why that’s a big warning sign about the housing market

By Sydney LakeJuly 11, 2025

Frustrated concerned young couple calculating overspend budget

Gen Z and millennials can’t afford to buy a house, and it shows: The number of first-time homebuyers is half the historical norm

By Sydney LakeJuly 9, 2025

Condo prices are falling. Gen Z and millennials: This could be your shot to break into the housing market

Condo prices are falling. Gen Z and millennials: This could be your shot to break into the housing market

By Sydney LakeJuly 2, 2025

Home Depot made a key acquisition to corner the pro market—but some analysts say it overpaid at $4.3 billion

Home Depot made a key acquisition to corner the pro market—but some analysts say it overpaid at $4.3 billion

By Sydney LakeJuly 1, 2025

Warren Buffett and his first wife, Susan

Warren Buffett says the most important financial decision you can make has nothing to do with the stock market

By Sydney LakeJuly 1, 2025

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