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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.
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FinanceThe U.S. housing market has gotten so expensive that income would have to jump 55% to make buying ‘affordable,’ real estate executive says
By Sydney LakeOctober 9, 2023
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SuccessThe 1-800 Flowers 84-year-old founder and Katy Perry are in a bizarre real-estate legal dispute over a $15 million mansion
By Chloe Berger and Sydney LakeOctober 6, 2023
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FinanceThis millennial couple went from being $100K in student loan debt to real estate investors with nearly a dozen apartment rentals valued at $1.35M
By Sydney LakeOctober 3, 2023
Mortgage rates just hit a 22-year high—it’ll continue to be a ‘drag on home sales,’ Realtor.com chief economist says
FinanceMortgage rates just hit a 22-year high—it’ll continue to be a ‘drag on home sales,’ Realtor.com chief economist says
By Sydney LakeSeptember 29, 2023
House poor is back: ‘the new normal for the foreseeable future’
FinanceHouse poor is back: ‘the new normal for the foreseeable future’
By Sydney LakeSeptember 18, 2023
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Finance‘We’re in the first inning of the commercial real estate correction,’ billionaire real estate investor Jeff Greene says
By Sydney LakeSeptember 12, 2023
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FinanceHousing affordability is so strained that 2 in 5 Gen Zers say they are working side hustles to save for a down payment
By Sydney LakeSeptember 12, 2023
There’s a housing shortage and an office glut. So why are there only 217 U.S. office-to-resi conversion projects in the pipeline?
FinanceThere’s a housing shortage and an office glut. So why are there only 217 U.S. office-to-resi conversion projects in the pipeline?
By Sydney LakeSeptember 7, 2023
Housing market affordability is so strained that couples want down payment cash rather than a wedding gift
FinanceHousing market affordability is so strained that couples want down payment cash rather than a wedding gift
By Sydney LakeSeptember 3, 2023
Mortgage lenders are bleeding money. Here’s why
FinanceMortgage lenders are bleeding money. Here’s why
By Sydney LakeAugust 30, 2023
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FinanceBaby boomer housing wealth totals $18 trillion—more than triple the amount owned by millennials
By Sydney LakeAugust 15, 2023
This millennial pastor and breadwinner got priced out of the housing market after a brain tumor forced him to sell. He can only get back in by splitting a mortgage with his in-laws
Personal FinanceThis millennial pastor and breadwinner got priced out of the housing market after a brain tumor forced him to sell. He can only get back in by splitting a mortgage with his in-laws
By Sydney LakeAugust 9, 2023
The office glut could help ease the nation’s acute housing market shortage. But this real estate developer says ‘resi’ conversions won’t be easy
FinanceThe office glut could help ease the nation’s acute housing market shortage. But this real estate developer says ‘resi’ conversions won’t be easy
By Sydney LakeAugust 1, 2023
Zillow: Student loan borrowers had 3.5 years without payments, yet many still can’t afford to break into the housing market
FinanceZillow: Student loan borrowers had 3.5 years without payments, yet many still can’t afford to break into the housing market
By Sydney LakeJuly 26, 2023
4 of the most affordable full-time MBA programs where grads make more than the $115K average
Education Articles4 of the most affordable full-time MBA programs where grads make more than the $115K average
By Sydney LakeJuly 17, 2023
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