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Michigan Houses For Cash Publishes Water-Damage Seller Guide

Water damage can leave homeowners weighing repair costs against the practical demands of selling a property. Michigan Houses For Cash, a homebuying company based in Lincoln Park, Michigan, published a guide on October 14 explaining how cash purchases work for homes affected by leaks, flooding and other moisture problems. The resource adds property-condition guidance to […]

Lincoln Park, MI · 15d

The Financial Wire

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Michigan sued MV Realty over decades-long liens on homeowners’ property

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sued three MV Realty companies on October 23 over agreements that, she alleges, put 40-year liens on Michigan homes in exchange for cash payments of $300 to $500. The state says MV Realty signed more than 1,000 of the agreements and more than 900 are still active. Homeowners who want... The post Michigan sued MV Realty over decades-long liens on homeowners’ property appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Michigan · 17d

The Financial Wire

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Most Michigan homeowners were paid $300 to $500 to sign 40-year MV Realty listing deals that a new state lawsuit seeks to cancel, more than 900 of them still active

Most of the Michigan homeowners who signed up with MV Realty’s “Homeowner Benefit Program” were paid $300 to $500 up front. In exchange, they gave the company an exclusive right to list their homes for 40 years. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sued MV Realty on October 23, alleging the deals are disguised loans, and... The post Most Michigan homeowners were paid $300 to $500 to sign 40-year MV Realty listing deals that a new state lawsuit seeks to cancel, more than 900 of them still active appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Michigan · 18d

Bridge Michigan

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Experts predict more Michigan data center regulations amid public pushback

Data centers have become a topic of intense debate in Michigan as tech giants rush to build the computing facilities. A Bridge Michigan panel explored the tension between Michigan’s economic goals and the environmental realities of data centers. The discussion caps Bridge Listens, a yearlong experiment in reader-led journalism.

Michigan · 17d
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Nessel sues MV Realty for predatory, deceptive homeowners loan scheme

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit against three MV Realty LLCs in the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County over claims the companies operated an illegal and deceptive home loan and lien scheme. The lawsuit seeks declaratory and injunctive relief against the Michigan and Florida based businesses, alleging the companies violated the Michigan Consumer Protection Act and the Federal Consumer Financial Protection Act, and alleging claims of public nuisance for violations of the Criminal Usury Act, the Interest Rates Act, and the Michigan Regulatory Loan Act.

Michigan · 18d

UpNorthLive.com

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86-home proposal would bring first major Manistee housing development in decades

MANISTEE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Eighty-six new homes could be coming to the City of Manistee. The proposed development is the first in decades and would be near Munson Hospital in Manistee. "This is the largest development we've had in well over 20 years," said Jeffrey Dontz of the Manistee...

Manistee, MI · 21d

Michigan Public

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"Please, I need a clerk!" No candidates for almost 500 positions on Michigan ballots

A Bridge Michigan analysis reveals that nearly 1-in-10 local elected positions in Michigan could remain vacant due to a lack of candidates.

Michigan · 23d

9&10 News

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Meet the candidates in Michigan’s 32nd State Senate District

A county sheriff is facing a first-time political candidate in the potentially competitive race.

Michigan · 21d

9&10 News

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Traverse City creates tax break district for small landlords who rent to income-qualified tenants

Commissioners voted unanimously to establish an attainable housing district for rentals of four units or fewer, with a 15-certificate cap and five-year terms

Traverse City, MI · 23d

Michigan Capitol Confidential

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Leland charged a business $8,000 to apply for a zoning appeal

A property owner’s dispute with Leland Township zoning officials turned more expensive when the owner paid the township $8,000 to revisit a decision to deny a zoning request. Three others who filed an appeal over the last five years paid $300 each, by contrast. Apollos Properties LLC allowed a...

Leland, MI · 23d

CBS Detroit

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2 Michigan cities, 15 villages have no one running to lead them as mayor

A Bridge Michigan analysis found that close to 1 in 10 of the more than 5,400 local elected positions on the ballot could be left vacant. Rural communities are hit hardest, and school boards make up close to a third of the gaps.

Michigan · 22d

The News Advocate

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Former Manistee bank could become boutique hotel with help of tax incentive

A former Manistee bank could become a 19-room boutique hotel after city officials approved a redevelopment tax incentive.

Manistee, MI · 24d

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Debate continues over short-term rentals versus affordable housing needs

Many tourism destination communities across Michigan face short-term rental controversies, and some have imposed new regulations to limit short-term rentals. . Regulations differ from community to community. . In Traverse City, for example, those regulations include zoning districts, lodging assessments for some properties, licenses and inspections, according to the city’s code of...

Michigan · 25d

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Home Sales in SE MI Slowed in September, Despite Influx of New Listings

Fourteen thousand new property were listed across Southeast Michigan in September, but year-over-year sales were down significantly. According to Multiple Listing Service Realcomp, the number of closed sales were down 8.2% year-over-year in September, and down 7.1% compared to August. Pending sales were down 15.8% both year-over-year and month-to-month, while...

Livingston County, MI · 25d

Idyllic Pursuit

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Traverse City Has Become the Michigan Town Everyone Wants to Move To. Here’s What Happens When You Actually Do

Traverse City, Michigan sits on Grand Traverse Bay at the base of two peninsulas that...

Traverse City, MI · 27d

Bridge Michigan

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‘Please, I need a clerk!’ No candidates for almost 500 positions on Michigan ballots

Vital jobs in Michigan local governments are vacant because too few are willing to run for office. Recent election changes have made clerks difficult to recruit and retain. Bills meant to address the crisis are sitting idle in Lansing. As a real estate agent, Tish Mallory is used to crisscrossing...

Michigan · 24d

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Traverse City commission to weigh Attainable Housing District for rental market help

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The rental market and helping families find attainable housing in Traverse City will be a topic of discussion Monday. The Traverse City Commission will consider establishing an Attainable Housing District. A public hearing was held last month on the issue and city staff has...

Traverse City, MI · 25d

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Candidates Square Off In 103rd State House Race

A two-term incumbent is being challenged by a first-time candidate for state office in the 103rd House of Representatives race. State Rep. Betsy Coffia of Traverse City is looking for a third consecutive win for the Democratic Party after she flipped the historically Republican seat four years ago. Republican challenger Edwin Dean of Northport looks to return the seat to the GOP and add to its thin majority in the state House. Both candidates were unopposed in the primary.

Traverse City, MI · 26d

Michigan Advance

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Commentary: Michigan spends billions chasing jobs. There’s a better way

Regardless of who wins the Michigan governor’s race next month, the state’s approach to economic development is likely to undergo sweeping change.  Republican candidate John James says he will completely overhaul the troubled Michigan Economic Development Corp., the state’s quasi-public development agency, and initially focus it on retaining existing businesses.  Democratic candidate Jocelyn Benson says […]

Michigan · 24d

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These 10 Under The Radar Michigan Towns Offer Dream Home Prices That Will Blow Your Mind

Looking for under the radar towns in Michigan with dream home prices you can actually afford?. These 10 special places offer unbelievable value and the kind of community spirit that’s hard to find!. 1. Clare. Clare is one of those under the radar Michigan towns that sits right in...

Michigan · 27d