Airbnb announces ‘Farm to Stay’ Grant Program

September 24, 2026

Yesterday, Airbnb announced a partnership with the American Farmland Trust to create the ‘Farm to Stay’ grant program. This program will offer farmers and ranchers up to $10,000 per grant to start or expand agritourism. The grant program is intended to help farmers renovate or prepare their properties to host overnight guests, or to launch agritourism experiences. Alongside the grants, Airbnb and American Farmland Trust will host a set of webinars to help farmers get started on the platform — from setting up a listing or experience to welcoming their first guests and building ...

Gov. Whitmer signs bills protecting renters from excessive fees on rent

September 24, 2026

LANSING, Mich. — On Sept. , Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed four bipartisan bills that require landlords to offer a way for tenants to pay without an added fee, modify the definition of kickbacks to protect medical incentives, and prohibit insurance companies from using unfair pricing models to charge customers different rates for factors out of their control. These bills build on Governor Whitmer’s work to protect consumers, lower costs, and stop companies from nickel and diming Michiganders. “There's nothing more frustrating than trying to pay a bill online only for companies ...

Property transactions for Thursday, September 17, 2026

September 17, 2026

Recent property transactions in Delta County — BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Covenant deed: grantor – Edwin P. Selander, John Selander, Hazel B. Selander, Susan B. Kleiman, grantee – Susan B. Kleiman, Baldwin Township. MAPLE RIDGE TOWNSHIP Warranty deed: grantor – Justin J. Lippens, grantee – Anthony McPherson, Lot 58, Plat of Rock, Maple Ridge Township. Enhanced life estate deed: grantor – Sally Ann Burrhus, grantee – Sally Ann Burrhus, life estate, John Patrick Crane, transfer on death, Kristin Joy Crane, transfer on death, Maple Ridge Township. MASONVILLE TOWNSHIP Quit ...

Is moving the right move after retirement?

September 17, 2026

Retirement is a milestone moment in life. Each person has their own vision of an ideal retirement. Some may want to travel the world. Others may look for a second career or a chance to volunteer in support of a cause near and dear to their hearts. Retirement also may lead some to ponder if ...

Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut

September 17, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-high inflation and the central bank also signaled that another rate hike could occur later this year. The quarter-point increase lifts the Fed's ...

What to look for in a long-term rental property

September 10, 2026

The sharp increase in home prices has been well documented in recent years. Though price increases have varied from market to market, the National Association of Home Builders reports that the average home price increased by 55 percent between the first quarter of 2020 and the third quarter of ...