From Michigan Renter to Homeowner – Your Step-by-Step Game Plan
This guide breaks down everything you need to go from renter to homeowner—mortgages, inspections, agents, and offers. Be smart, prepared, and in control of the process.
Author: Annette Hinshaw
Annette Hinshaw is a retired retail businesswoman from Adrian, Michigan. She is currently freelancing and actively writing. Annette has a keen interest in genealogy and she is involved in a project called MittenExpedition.
Michigan EV Travel – 5 Stunning Sightseeing Routes to Explore
With plug-in and electric vehicles becoming more available we take a look at five of Michigan’s most picturesque landscapes with our guide to Michigan Electric Car Travel. Discover hidden gems and eco-friendly routes that make your road trip both sustainable and unforgettable. Plug in, hit the road, and get ready for an adventure!
8 Intriguing Secrets of Starved Rock State Park in Illinois
Illinois Starved Rock State Park has been voted the #1 natural attraction in Illinois.
The 2,600-acre park has eighteen distinct canyons. Each was carved out of the St. Peter Sandstone by glacial melting and the Illinois River’s ever-persistent water action.
Fireworks Tent Explosion Cadillac – No One Injured in Violent Early Morning Blaze
An early morning explosion in Cadillac on July 5, 2025, destroyed a fireworks tent, leading to a significant emergency response. This followed a previous fire involving a fireworks trailer.
2025 Tariff Shock Study Warns of Global Supply Chain Chaos, Says Michigan State University
MSU researchers reveal that 2025 tariff hikes disrupted global trade, causing significant challenges for companies and consumers, particularly in Michigan, exacerbating economic hardships for lower-income families and farmers.
Henry Ford’s Village Industries Experiment – 20 Diverse Small Town Shops Using Hydopower.
Henry Ford established a series of twenty village industry plants in Michigan and other states where Ford Motor’s had a presence. He started acquiring and building the small factories in 1919 until 1944, primarily in southeastern Michigan.
Organized Chilean Crime Ring Sentenced for Michigan Home Invasions
A Chilean national, Ignacio Ruiz-Saldias, received a 10-20 year sentence for orchestrating sophisticated home invasions in affluent Michigan neighborhoods, highlighting concerns over international crime rings targeting wealthy communities across the United States.
Unusual Rock Formation Near Oak Beach – c1935
The photograph depicts the now-collapsed rock arch at Loosemore Pointe, Michigan, a former attraction eroded by natural forces, preserved in this postcard as a record of the region’s geological history.