Venmo users will be able to use the app for rent and mortgage payments through a new partnership with Bilt and PayPal.
PayPal’s Digital Payment Revolution for Rent and Mortgages PayPal is looking to modernize how rent and mortgage payments are made. On Monday, the company revealed a unique partnership with Bilt Rewards. Beginning in early 2026, millions of Americans will have the option to pay their rent, mortgage, and even local businesses straight through Venmo. This […]
How Eric Adams plans to stop Zohran Mamdani’s key ‘rent freeze’ initiative: sources
Mayor Eric Adams is maneuvering to change the composition of New York City’s rent commission to counter Zoran Mamdani’s prominent “rent freeze” promise. There are talks of bringing in fellow real estate figures and reality TV personalities for these positions, according to reports. Adams is looking to fill at least six seats on the Rent […]
Major investor cautions that Mamdani’s ‘unreasonable’ rent freeze proposals will hinder new housing development
Concerns Over Zoran Mamdani’s Rent Control Proposal Zoran Mamdani’s plan to tighten rent controls in New York City may have unintended consequences, potentially limiting new housing supply and negatively impacting his own supporters, a prominent Wall Street investor has cautioned. Drew McKnight, co-CEO of Fortress Investment Group, which oversees $53 billion in assets, expressed in […]
Former Park Church Co-op available for rent in Greenpoint
A Church Turned Condo Sparks Community Outrage This isn’t just any residence; it’s supposed to be homely. A brutally transformed church in Greenpoint has now become a condominium, upsetting local residents. McGorrick Park, which recently entered the rental market, is seeing rental prices that have only added to community frustrations. Listings for seven apartments in […]
Rent Costs Are Rising Due to Widespread Cheating by Individuals with Bad Credit
Rental Application Fraud on the Rise in Atlanta Atlanta seems to be experiencing a wave of rental application fraud that could be affecting landlords nationwide. Currently, the rent for a two-bedroom apartment is around $2,000 a month—quite steep for many residents, as noted by the Wall Street Journal. With the housing market heating up, there’s […]
Zohran Mamdani is unable to fulfill his commitment to a significant rent freeze.
Concerns About Mayoral Candidate’s Rent Freeze Plan During a recent forum for New York’s mayoral candidates, Zoran Mamdani, who leads in the polls, was questioned about whether his proposal to freeze rents would hold up legally. He didn’t provide a clear answer. Instead, the 33-year-old candidate’s convoluted response seemed to weaken his own narrative surrounding […]
My fiancé refuses to lend me money for my rent.
Dear Abby: I’m a 60-year-old woman who has been dating a man from Denmark for the past year. A while back, he proposed, and I accepted. He wants my daughter and me to move to Denmark. My daughter, who is 21 and has high-functioning autism, still needs my assistance with daily tasks. Recently, I lost […]
New appliance requirement in NYC raises concerns about rising rent costs.
On Thursday, the city council passed new rules regarding appliance installations with a significant majority, though some members believe this could burden building owners financially. The vote was 47-1 in favor of a bill that mandates residents in New York to engage a licensed master plumber or a specially qualified handyman for the installation of […]
NBA player Michael Porter Jr shares rent with his ex despite $200 million contract.
Michael Porter Jr. Opens Up About Financial Decisions Michael Porter Jr. signed a substantial contract extension worth $200 million with the Denver Nuggets in 2021. Recently, he shared in an interview that he is still sharing rental expenses with his ex-girlfriend. Porter, who was with the Brooklyn Nets since June, discussed some of his financial […]
Rent has surged in these cities compared to last year.
Rent Prices Climb Amid Falling Apartment Construction A recent report from Redfin highlights a slowdown in apartment construction, which has led landlords to increase rental prices, particularly in the top ten metropolitan areas. Data from the St. Louis Federal Government indicates that new construction of privately owned, multi-unit buildings peaked in October 2023 but has […]