Property transactions for Thursday, July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026

Recent property transactions in Delta County — BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Warranty deed: grantor – Tricia Nixon, grantee – Baldwin Township, Lot 16, Perkins Supervisor’s Plat, Baldwin Township. BARK RIVER TOWNSHIP Warranty deed: grantor – Brian Christian Poe, Jesse Ann Poe, grantee – Kyle Porter, Lot 1, Block 6, Village of Shafer, Bark River Township. CITY OF ESCANABA Warranty deed: grantor – Neil A. Hivala, Betty J. Hivala, grantee – Neil A. Hivala, life estate, Betty J. Hivala, life estate, Anne E. Benetti, transfer on death, Lots 9-10, Block 43, Campbells Addition ...

Property transactions for Thursday, July 9, 2026

July 9, 2026

Recent property transactions in Delta County — BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Quit claim deed: grantor – Kevin P. Curran, grantee – Kevin P. Curran, life estate, Shaylee Curran, transfer on death, Shannon Curran, transfer on death, enhanced life estate, Baldwin Township. Quit claim deed: grantor – Timothy C. Royer Sr., Robin S. Royer, grantee – Terry L. Royer, Baldwin Township. Warranty deed: grantor – Cecelia L. Terrien Rev Living Trust, Barbara Guindon, grantee – Mark A. Peters Jr., Baldwin Township. Quit claim deed: grantor – Trent R. Kidder, grantee – Amy M. Hayes ...

Residents urged to take statewide housing survey

July 9, 2026

ESCANABA — The Central U.P. Regional Housing Partnership invites residents, business owners, leaders and others from across the region to take part in a statewide survey that will help shape Michigan’s next housing plan. The survey, launched by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, is open now and available to everyone at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/353RD8F. The survey is one of the first opportunities for residents across Michigan to help shape Michigan’s next Statewide Housing Plan. Locally, it continues the engagement that began at the Regional Housing Solutions ...

Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate rises to 6.49%, little changed from its range the past 6 weeks

July 2, 2026

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged higher this week, staying close to 6.5%, where it’s been the last six weeks. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.49% from 6.47% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the average rate was ...

Supreme Court rejects a push to require higher prices on tax foreclosure sales

July 2, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Last week, the Supreme Court rejected an effort to change tax foreclosure sales to let homeowners to keep more money when their property is sold to recoup unpaid taxes. The high court ruled against a sweeping argument from a Michigan family whose house was sold for less ...

When is the right time to sell a home?

July 2, 2026

Identifying the optimal time to sell a home involves careful consideration of seasonal trends, market conditions and shifting economic indicators. Home equity represents the largest component of personal wealth for most households, and miscalculating the market by even a few days or weeks can ...