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Shortage of home buyers creating sales slump

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Skyrocketing housing values and a shortage of homes on the market gave homeowners the upper hand for years when it came time to sell. That's no longer a given. Across the country, it's getting tougher for sellers to drive a hard bargain. A dearth of home shoppers who can ...

Property transactions for Sept. 11, 2025

Recent property transactions in Delta County — BAY DE NOC TOWNSHIP Quit claim deed: grantor – Robert I. Mosenfelder, grantee – James Mosenfelder, Margaret Scarry, Lots 21-25, McGovern Juniper Beach Subdivision, Bay De Noc Township. Quit claim deed: grantor – Verne L. Nelson and Barbara J. Nelson Trust, Barbara J. Nelson, grantee – Michael Bourgeois Rev Trust, Michelle L. Atkins, Lots 30-31, Miron Subdivision, Bay De Noc Township. Quit claim deed: grantor – Michael Bourgeois, Michelle L. Atkins, grantee – Joseph Bourgeois, Lot 28, Miron Subdivision, Bay De Noc ...

Property transactions

Property transactions from late August in Delta County: BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Warranty deed: grantor - Jason Cyr St, grantee - Timothy Berthaume, Geri Jo Barthaume, Baldwin Township. Warranty deed: grantor - Andrew S. Collins, grantee - Terry M. Krebs, tenants in common, Kathryn M. Krebs, tenants in common, James R. Guindon, tenants in common, Roxanne R. Guindon, tenants in common, Baldwin Township. Warranty deed: grantor - Mary Ann Foster, grantee - Justin J. Maki, Baldwin Township. BARK RIVER TOWNSHIP Quit claim deed: grantor - Alexandria V. Parrotta (formerly known as Alex V. ...

Property transactions for Sept. 4, 2025

Recent property transactions in Delta County — BAY DE NOC TOWNSHIP Quit claim deed: grantor – Thomas E. Stanyer, Ruth A. Stanyer, grantee – Thomas E. Stanyer, life estate, Ruth A. Stanyer, life estate, David Stanyer, transfer on death, enhanced life estate, Bay De Noc Township. Quit claim deed: grantor – Robert I. Mosenfelder, grantee – James Mosenfelder, Margaret Scarry, Lots 21-25, McGovern Juniper Beach Subdivision, Bay De Noc Township. BRAMPTON TOWNSHIP Quit claim deed: grantor – Matthew C. Rian, grantee – Britini G. Rian, Brampton Township. Enhanced life ...

Rate on 30-year mortgage slips to a 10-month low

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage slipped last week to its lowest level in 10 months but remains close to where it's been in recent weeks. The long-term rate eased to 6.56% from 6.58% the previous week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.35%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, were unchanged from the previous week. The average rate held steady at 5.69%. A year ago, it was 5.51%, Freddie Mac said. Elevated mortgage rates have added to a slump in the U.S. housing market that ...

Property transactions for Aug. 28, 2025

Recent property transactions in Delta County. BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Warranty deed: grantor – Mary Ann Foster, grantee – Justin J. Maki, Baldwin Township. Warranty deed: grantor – Catherine Leiskau, grantee – Rodolfo S. Romero Jr., Anna L. Delaney, Baldwin Township. Warranty deed: grantor – David L. Houseman, Ruth A. Houseman, grantee – David L. Houseman, life estate, Ruth A. Houseman, Kathryn S. Orvis, transfer on death, Joseph Houseman, transfer on death, enhanced life estate, Baldwin Township. Warranty deed: grantor – David L. Houseman, Ruth A. Houseman, grantee – ...