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State Savings Bank of Manistique assists homeowners through FHLB

Manistique — As the largest single source of federal housing assistance in Schoolcraft County through the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB), State Savings Bank was able to help 57 households save on the purchase of their home and the cost of home repairs due to their partnership with the FHLB. This impact of low-cost funding and grant programs for Schoolcraft County homebuyers was from April, 2021 to July, 2026. “This tremendous accomplishment reinforces the impact community banks like State Savings Bank have on the regions they serve. We pride ourselves on being a hometown bank that ...

When it’s advantageous to rent rather than buy

Real estate prices skyrocketed in recent years and property values have remained high in many markets ever since. Conventional wisdom has long attested to the value of investing in real estate, but a significant percentage of hopeful homeowners may be struggling to find an affordable property ...

Property transactions for Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026

Recent property transactions in Delta County -- BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Warranty deed: Grantor - Denesha Rev Trust, Michael D. Denesha, Jean D. Denesha, grantee - Kirk W. Kaurala, Alison M. Kaurala, Baldwin Township. Covenant deed: Grantor - Edwin P. Selander, John Selander, Hazel B. Selander, Susan B. Kleiman, grantee - Edwin P. Selander, Baldwin Township. Covenant deed: Grantor - Edwin P. Selander, John Selander, Hazel B. Selander, Susan B. Kleiman, grantee - Edwin P. Selander, Baldwin Township. Covenant deed: Grantor - Edwin P. Selander, John Selander, Hazel B. Selander, Susan B. ...

Airbnb announces ‘Farm to Stay’ Grant Program

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

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

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 ...