Michigan Boosts Home Construction—but Whitmer Says Red Tape Still Blocks Affordability

Michigan has increased the pace of home construction but needs deregulation and new tax benefits to curtail the state's housing shortage, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said. In her final state of the state address, Whitmer said Wednesday night that Michigan has made progress on housing affordability since i

The Secret Fire Threat Lurking in Almost Every Room in Your Home

Chances are your family uses phones, laptops, tablets, cordless vacuum cleaners, and other devices that depend on lithium-ion batteries for power. While they seem harmless, they’re actually hidden hazards that can easily spark fires. And as of late, these rechargeable lithium-ion devices have become

High-Yield Account or CD: Which Is the Better Option Right Now for Your Down Payment Savings?

When saving up for a down payment, prospective homebuyers need all the help they can get. Letting tens of thousands of dollars sit in a standard checking or low-interest savings account means leaving money on the table—and when buying a home, every dollar counts. Two popular options for down payment

Deadline Extended to Complete RISMedia Power Broker Survey

The deadline has been extended to complete RISMedia’s 38th Annual Power Broker Survey, the industry’s preeminent report ranking residential real estate’s largest brokerage firms by sales-dollar volume and transaction sides. The deadline for our receipt of your completed survey is now March 6, 2026 a