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Real Estate

Surprising hidden costs of home ownership

A home is the most expensive purchase many people ever make. Buyers understand that certain costs come with home ownership. However, some of the costs associated with home ownership can catch even the most savvy savers off-guard. And in recent years, those extra costs have been surging. The ...

Property transactions for Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Warranty deed: grantor – Estate of Stanley Jay Ohlen, Rebecca Anderson, personal representative, grantee – Rebecca Anderson, Andrew Anderson, Baldwin Township. BAY DE NOC TOWNSHIP Quit claim deed: grantor – Karin Nelson, grantee – Julie Landwehr, Bay de Noc ...

How to navigate a costly real estate market

Real estate has long been touted as a worthy investment. Home values historically appreciate over time, making real estate a desirable investment opportunity and one that simultaneously fulfills an investor's need for a place to live. That sounds like a win-win for those with the means of ...

How to boost home value before selling

People considering buying or selling a home are facing a unique market. The real estate market has been in flux for several years, and high interest rates have made it more expensive to borrow. The Mortgage Bankers Association is projecting that 30-year mortgage rates will level out to 6.5 ...

Property transactions for Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026

BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Enhanced life estate deed: grantor – Rochelle Ranta, Mark Ranta, grantee – Rochelle Ranta, life estate, Mark Ranta, life estate, Mark J. Ranta and Rochelle A. Ranta Revocable Living Trust, transfer on death, Baldwin Township. BARK RIVER TOWNSHIP Warranty deed: grantor ...

Mave raises $5M to become the trusted AI partner for the real estate industry

TORONTO - Mave, a real estate AI company built for realtors and brokers, recently announced the close of $5 million in seed funding. The round includes notable participation from Staircase Ventures, along with returning investors Relay Ventures, N49P, and Alate Partners. Alongside the launch of ...