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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.
Commercial real estate bargain hunters are snagging offices for ‘extreme’ discounts up to 70%
Finance
Commercial real estate bargain hunters are snagging offices for ‘extreme’ discounts up to 70%
By Sydney LakeJune 13, 2024
YIMBY towns are where homeowners and government officials alike champion the idea of new construction—saying “yes, in my backyard.”
Finance
Building more housing is a top priority in these 10 YIMBY cities, Pacaso says
By Sydney LakeJune 12, 2024
Homeowners are shelling out nearly $20,000 in hidden fees annually—’the same level as buying a used car every year’
Finance
Homeowners are shelling out nearly $20,000 in hidden fees annually—’the same level as buying a used car every year’
By Sydney LakeJune 10, 2024
Baby boomers’ favorite credit card Amex is now the ‘lifestyle’ card of choice for Gen Zers
Finance
Baby boomers’ favorite credit card Amex is now the ‘lifestyle’ card of choice for Gen Zers
By Sydney LakeJune 9, 2024
Elon Musk could bring home $56 billion after a historic pay vote. His compensation completely dwarfs the biggest paydays in corporate America
Leadership
Elon Musk could bring home $56 billion after a historic pay vote. His compensation completely dwarfs the biggest paydays in corporate America
By Sydney LakeJune 7, 2024
Zero percent down mortgages might help more first-time homebuyers break into the housing market—but there are caveats
Finance
Zero percent down mortgages might help more first-time homebuyers break into the housing market—but there are caveats
By Alena Botros and Sydney LakeJune 5, 2024
A 500-year-old postal service that lost $450m last year has been bought by a Czech billionaire—it’s ‘as British as it gets’ and customers are worried it signals the end of an era
Finance
A 500-year-old postal service that lost $450m last year has been bought by a Czech billionaire—it’s ‘as British as it gets’ and customers are worried it signals the end of an era
By The Associated Press and Sydney LakeMay 29, 2024
These are the 9 most rent-burdened cities in the U.S. where tenants spend more than one-third of their income on housing, Moody’s says
Finance
These are the 9 most rent-burdened cities in the U.S. where tenants spend more than one-third of their income on housing, Moody’s says
By Sydney LakeMay 28, 2024
Entering the ‘amenities arms race’ at luxury apartments: IV drips and Botox without having to leave your home
Finance
Entering the ‘amenities arms race’ at luxury apartments: IV drips and Botox without having to leave your home
By Sydney LakeMay 26, 2024
There’s a way to land sub-4% mortgage rates for buyers locked out of the housing market. But they’ve been hard to get—until now
Finance
There’s a way to land sub-4% mortgage rates for buyers locked out of the housing market. But they’ve been hard to get—until now
By Sydney LakeMay 24, 2024
Flights take off for the new Bark airline, where you can pay $6,000 to travel with your dog
Lifestyle
Flights take off for the new Bark airline, where you can pay $6,000 to travel with your dog
By Sydney LakeMay 24, 2024
couple sitting on porch at beach drinking wine
Finance
Second homes are out of reach for most people, so this $1.5 billion startup invented a clever workaround—here’s how it works
By Sydney LakeMay 20, 2024
New York City
Environment
NYC’s rat problem is so bad it’s holding a summit of vermin experts to ‘know our enemy’
By Sydney LakeMay 17, 2024
Texas and Florida are now buyers’ markets. Here’s why it could be time to move to the South
Finance
Texas and Florida are now buyers’ markets. Here’s why it could be time to move to the South
By Sydney LakeMay 16, 2024
Marilyn Monroe
Finance
An heiress and a reality TV producer are suing Los Angeles for the right to demolish the home where Marilyn Monroe died
By Sydney LakeMay 8, 2024
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