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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 ...

Is moving the right move after retirement?

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 ...

What to look for in a long-term rental property

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 ...

Renovating? Explore these lending options

The cost of homeownership extends well beyond closing day. Homeowners want to make their properties their own, and that may involve a lengthy list of renovations to improve both the inside and outside of the property. When it comes to funding these renovations, homeowners have different ...