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Wood could be having a moment among modern home buyers. According to the real estate experts at Zillow, the term "cozy" appeared in 35 percent more real estate listings in 2024 than in 2023. Though various components can help to create a cozy vibe inside a home, wood has long been a go-to ...

Property transactions for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

Recent property transactions in Delta County — BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Quit claim deed: grantor – Margaret Marian Brown Trust, Rhonda T. G. Brown, Jewell Brown Richards, Kristy Sue Brown, grantee – Pauline T. Brown, Masonville Township. BARK RIVER TOWNSHIP Quit claim deed: grantor – Rains Family Trust, Jayson Rains, Sheryl Rains, grantee – Sheryl Rains, Bark River Township. Personal rep deed: grantor – Estate of John Anthony Pokladowski, Richard Graham, personal representative, grantee – Richard Graham, David Pokladowski, Mary Van Effen, Catherine Grzyb, Janice ...

Property transactions for Jan. 8, 2026

Recent property transactions in Delta County — BRAMPTON TOWNSHIP Warranty deed: grantor – Lyle Martin, Debra K. Martin, grantee – Kevin Pratt, Whitney Pratt, Brampton Township. CITY OF ESCANABA Quit claim deed: grantor – SignUP, grantee – Malhuff LLC, Lots 11-12, Block 13, City Center Addition no. 3, City of Escanaba. CITY OF GLADSTONE Warranty deed: grantor – Connie Marie Diane Johnson, grantee – Connor Taylor, Lots 2-3, Block 76, First Add Gladstone, City of Gladstone. FORD RIVER TOWNSHIP Warranty deed: grantor – Jason L. Deno, Sara L. Deno, grantee – ...

Trump delays higher tariffs on furniture, kitchen cabinets

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a New Year's Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks. Trump's order signed Wednesday keeps in place a 25% tariff he imposed in September on ...

Property transactions for Jan. 2, 2026

Recent property transactions in Delta County — BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Quit claim deed: grantor – Kurt D. Wood, grantee – Kurt D. Wood, life estate, Evan L. Wood, transfer on death, enhanced life estate, Baldwin Township. Quit claim deed: grantor – Kurt D. Wood, grantee – Kurt D. Wood, life estate, Evan L. Wood, transfer on death, enhanced life estate, Baldwin Township. BRAMPTON TOWNSHIP Warranty deed: grantor – Days River Development, grantee – Michael Carlson, Brianna Pratt, Lot 20, Days River Condominiums, Brampton Township. CITY OF ESCANABA Quit claim deed: ...

Average mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week

WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked down modestly this week, remaining in the same narrow range of the past two months. The average long-term mortgage rate fell to 6.18% from 6.21% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Wednesday. A year ago, the rate ...