Living In Michigan

Andrew McManamon
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Welcome to Living in Michigan — the podcast that gives you an unfiltered, insider look at what it’s really like to live, work, and move around the great state of Michigan. Hosted by Andrew McManamon, a Michigan-born Realtor and creator behind the popular Living in Michigan YouTube channel, this show dives deep into the good, the bad, and the weird of the Mitten State. This show dives into real estate insights, local lifestyle tips, market trends, and community spotlights across Metro Detroit and beyond. Whether you're relocating or just want the real story on Michigan life, this is the place.

  1. 1d ago

    293: (REWIND) Buying A Home In Michigan SIGHT UNSEEN! | Things To Consider When Buying A Home Without Seeing It In Michigan

    Buying A Home In Michigan SIGHT UNSEEN! - So let me guess, you’re someone that lives out of state and you want to make the move to Michigan and buying a home sight unseen is something you can’t seem to justify in this fast moving housing market. Well, you’re not alone. Stick around as I break down the reality of today’s housing market as someone who is in the thick of it every single day. To buy a home sight unseen, or to not, it’s the burning question that has homebuyers across the nation ripping their hair out. And understandably so, it’s just full blown stressful, and as a Michigan Realtor with a lot of experience in this with most of my clients coming from out of state, I've seen it change life plans, hurt marriages, and have people walk away from their dreams. I hurt for you, I hate to see it, but the question that often comes up is how do we make this work? How can we maneuver through such a difficult housing market, and what should the expectations be for the Realtor in the state we want to go to? I’m going to touch on all those questions and more! MENTIONED LINKS ⬇️ →Michigan Lifestyles: • DON'T Move To Mic... Michigan Housing Supply TANKED!: • Michigan Housing ... →Michigan Housing Market JUST SHIFTED!: • Michigan Housing ... →DON’T BUY A HOME IN MICHIGAN!: • DON’T BUY A HOME ... →Home Builders Starting To PANIC: • Home Builders Sta... →Michigan Housing Market Is SINKING!: • The Michigan Hous... →Bidding Wars Are DEAD In Michigan: • Bidding Wars Are ... Andrew McManamon is a licensed real estate professional in the great state of Michigan. Andrew truly believes that education is KEY when it comes to anything real estate. This audio experience podcast was created to help YOU get educated about the real estate industry and get valuable insight about the areas in which Andrew covers. If you have any questions about living in Michigan, please don't hesitate to reach out! Call, text or email anytime! Andrew McManamon Real Estate Professional Signature Sotheby's International Realty. SCHEDULE A PHONE CONSULTATION 📞 →https://www.mihomesbyandrew.com/schedule-call-consultation →YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2LoYJV3 →Weekly Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3cfB4zI

  2. Aug 11

    292: (REWIND) Buying A Home In Michigan For The FIRST TIME! | Understanding The Michigan Homebuying Process

    Buying A Home In Michigan For The FIRST TIME! - Did you know that nearly 1 in 5 people don’t actually know the homebuying process? Well, now you do, and since I’m sure that ratio surprised you like it did me, I’m going to talk about the homebuying process in Michigan right now.As many of you may know, I help people relocate in and out of the great state of Michigan, and I’ve noticed a pretty consistent question with every single person I have helped over the years, whether they are buying their first home, second home or even their forever home, they ask, “sooo how does this process work?” So I figured I would take some time and go step by step with my process and if you have any questions, feel free to reach out. I'm happy to be a go-to resource.If you’re someone relocating here, there’s of course the need to know how the markets doing, maybe buying a home sight unseen, figuring out your Michigan lifestyle or even just getting a sense of all the areas out there to live, and if that’s the case I have linked several of those videos below because that’s exactly the type of videos I put out on a weekly basis, this one in particular will be more loosely geared toward, “what the heck am I supposed to do?” Great question.FREE GIFT ⬇️→FREE E-Book "How To Buy A Home: The Complete Guide": ⁠https://conta.cc/3JBKzc8⁠MENTIONED VIDEOS ⬇️→Buying A Home Sight Unseen: ⁠   • Buying A Home In Michigan WITHOUT SEE...  ⁠→5 Strategies To Get Your Offer Accepted: ⁠   • The ONLY Way To Get A Home In Michigan  ⁠→This Is The Michigan Housing Market: ⁠   • THIS Is The Michigan Housing Market!  ⁠→Finding Your Michigan Lifestyle: ⁠   • DON'T Move To Michigan Until You Watc...  ⁠→Michigan Tax Assessor Video: ⁠   • You NEED To Know This About Michigan ...  ⁠ Andrew McManamon is a licensed real estate professional in the great state of Michigan. Andrew truly believes that education is KEY when it comes to anything real estate. This audio experience podcast was created to help YOU get educated about the real estate industry and get valuable insight about the areas in which Andrew covers. If you have any questions about living in Michigan, please don't hesitate to reach out! Call, text or email anytime! Andrew McManamon Real Estate Professional Signature Sotheby's International Realty. SCHEDULE A PHONE CONSULTATION 📞 →https://www.mihomesbyandrew.com/schedule-call-consultation →YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2LoYJV3 →Weekly Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3cfB4zI

  3. Aug 4

    291: THIS is Why Prices Haven’t Crashed Yet In Michigan! | Living In Michigan

    Why haven’t Michigan home prices crashed yet? In this video, I compare today’s Michigan housing market with the 2008 housing crash and reveal the hidden number affecting many home sales: seller concessions. Using Metro Detroit MLS data, we’ll look at what caused home prices to collapse during the Great Recession, why today’s inventory and lending conditions are dramatically different, and how sellers are quietly adjusting without always reducing the recorded sale price. According to the national Redfin data discussed in this video, nearly half of recent home sellers provided buyers with some form of concession. That may include money toward closing costs, mortgage-rate buydowns, repairs or other credits. These incentives typically do not appear in the publicly reported sale price, which means the number you see online may not tell the entire story.📘 Download the FREE 74-page Living in Michigan Relocation Guide:https://livinginmichigan.com/#buyer-guide CONTACT ME 👇📱Call or Text: 810-360-3488 📨Email: Andrew@LivingInMichigan.com🌐 www.LivingInMichigan.com📅Schedule a Phone Consultation: → https://livinginmichigan.com/contact/📘 Michigan Relocation Guide: → https://conta.cc/3Def6udSUBSCRIBE ⬇️→YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2LoYJV3→Weekly Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/4u0VAOTHER GREAT VIDEO PLAYLISTS 📽→Places To Live In Michigan: https://bit.ly/3QcV3lT→Michigan Information: https://bit.ly/3mJ8a0z→Things To Do In Michigan: https://bit.ly/3xp7Fhc→Living In Michigan Tours: https://bit.ly/3aUkw36→Michigan For Sale: https://bit.ly/3NMO5T2→Real Estate News & Information: https://bit.ly/3mIZUxvFOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA 📲 →Instagram: https://instagram.com/andrew.mcmanamon→Facebook: https://facebook.com/andrewmcmanamonr...→Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewmcmanamon→LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/andrew-mcmanamon→DIY Home Inspiration: https://instagram.com/diyhometransfor...LISTEN TO MY PODCAST 🎙️→Real Estate In The Mitten: https://shorturl.at/9u0oX#livinginmichigan #metrodetroit #southeastmichigan -----------------------------Andrew McManamon is a licensed Real Estate Professional with Signature Sotheby's International Realty. All the information presented throughout his videos are based on current or prior experiences, and serve as educational purposes only. Please consult with a local real estate agent, real estate attorney and/or mortgage lender to see if this information is applicable to your situation.

  4. Jul 28

    290: Is Now a Good Time to Move to Metro Detroit? | Living In Michigan

    Is now a good time to move to Metro Detroit? In this video, I break down the latest Southeast Michigan housing market data using Realcomp MLS numbers through May 2026 and explain what it actually means for buyers, sellers, and relocation clients considering a move to Michigan. Inventory is rising across Metro Detroit, buyer leverage is starting to improve, and each county is telling a very different story. Wayne County offers some of the strongest affordability in the region, Oakland County remains one of the most established suburban markets, Macomb County is showing some of the strongest growth, Washtenaw County continues to command a premium around Ann Arbor, and Livingston and St. Clair County offer more space and lifestyle tradeoffs. If you’re relocating to Michigan from another state, this video will help you understand where your money may go further, which counties fit different lifestyles, and why Metro Detroit is not one single housing market. The right move depends on your budget, commute, schools, lifestyle, and long-term goals — not just what shows up first on Zillow. 📘 Get my FREE 74-page Michigan Relocation Guide: https://livinginmichigan.com/#buyer-guideCONTACT ME 👇📱Call or Text: 810-360-3488 📨Email: Andrew@LivingInMichigan.com🌐 www.LivingInMichigan.com📅Schedule a Phone Consultation: → https://livinginmichigan.com/contact/📘 Michigan Relocation Guide: → https://conta.cc/3Def6udSUBSCRIBE ⬇️→YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2LoYJV3→Weekly Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/4u0VAOTHER GREAT VIDEO PLAYLISTS 📽→Places To Live In Michigan: https://bit.ly/3QcV3lT→Michigan Information: https://bit.ly/3mJ8a0z→Things To Do In Michigan: https://bit.ly/3xp7Fhc→Living In Michigan Tours: https://bit.ly/3aUkw36→Michigan For Sale: https://bit.ly/3NMO5T2→Real Estate News & Information: https://bit.ly/3mIZUxvFOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA 📲 →Instagram: https://instagram.com/andrew.mcmanamon→Facebook: https://facebook.com/andrewmcmanamonr...→Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewmcmanamon→LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/andrew-mcmanamon→DIY Home Inspiration: https://instagram.com/diyhometransfor...LISTEN TO MY PODCAST 🎙️→Real Estate In The Mitten: https://shorturl.at/9u0oX#movingtomichigan #livinginmichigan #relocatingtomichigan-----------------------------Andrew McManamon is a licensed Real Estate Professional with Signature Sotheby's International Realty. All the information presented throughout his videos are based on current or prior experiences, and serve as educational purposes only. Please consult with a local real estate agent, real estate attorney and/or mortgage lender to see if this information is applicable to your situation.

  5. Jul 21

    289: Where Michigan Is Growing (and Where the Price Data Makes No Sense) | Living In Michigan

    Where Michigan Is Growing (and Where the Price Data Makes No Sense) Michigan added about 56,000 people since 2020, but 26 of our 83 counties actually lost population over that same stretch. The fastest growing county in the state? Not Oakland. Not Kent. It is Lake County, a place most lifelong Michiganders could not find on a map. Meanwhile, one of Michigan's biggest cities added a grand total of six residents last year. In this episode, I break down the newest U.S. Census Bureau estimates covering 2020 through 2025 and lay my own MLS price data over the top of them, and the results genuinely surprised me. The fastest growing township in Michigan saw home prices go DOWN. All ten of the fastest shrinking communities in the state, every single one in Wayne County, saw home prices go UP, including one that jumped roughly 40 percent in three years. You will hear: Why Kent County and Grand Rapids are leading Michigan in raw population growth, and what that means for buyers competing there. Why northern Michigan is growing at more than double the state's rate while the Traverse City region faces a shortage of roughly 30,000 housing units by 2027. Why Lyon Township, the fastest growing community in the entire state, saw its median price dip while Inkster, the fastest shrinking, posted the strongest price growth in this whole episode. The three variables you have to read together (population, supply, and price tier) before you trust any headline about the Michigan housing market. Plus a real story about a relocating family who almost let a "top ten places to live" list steer them away from exactly what they wanted. Whether you are relocating to Michigan from out of state, moving within Southeast Michigan, or just trying to make sense of conflicting housing headlines, this episode gives you the full picture instead of half the board. Grab my free 74-page Michigan Relocation Guide below. It breaks all of this down county by county, including cost of living, taxes, and communities across the state. CONTACT ME 👇📱Call or Text: 810-360-3488📨Email: Andrew@LivingInMichigan.com🌐 www.LivingInMichigan.com📅Schedule a Phone Consultation: → https://livinginmichigan.com/contact/📘 Michigan Relocation Guide: → https://conta.cc/3Def6ud SUBSCRIBE ⬇️→YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2LoYJV3→Weekly Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/4u0VA OTHER GREAT VIDEO PLAYLISTS 📽→Places To Live In Michigan: https://bit.ly/3QcV3lT→Michigan Information: https://bit.ly/3mJ8a0z→Things To Do In Michigan: https://bit.ly/3xp7Fhc→Living In Michigan Tours: https://bit.ly/3aUkw36→Michigan For Sale: https://bit.ly/3NMO5T2→Real Estate News & Information: https://bit.ly/3mIZUxv FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA 📲→Instagram: https://instagram.com/andrew.mcmanamon→Facebook: https://facebook.com/andrewmcmanamonr→Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewmcmanamon→LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/andrew-mcmanamon→DIY Home Inspiration: https://instagram.com/diyhometransfor LISTEN TO MY PODCAST 🎙️→Real Estate In The Mitten: https://shorturl.at/9u0oX Michigan real estate, moving to Michigan, Michigan housing market 2026, fastest growing cities in Michigan, Michigan population growth, Grand Rapids housing market, Traverse City housing shortage, Wayne County home prices, Lyon Township Michigan, living in Michigan

  6. Jul 14

    288: Living In Northville Michigan (Let's Be HONEST) | Living In Michigan

    Living In Northville Michigan - Thinking about moving to Northville, Michigan? This video is a complete, honest breakdown of what it's really like to live here and whether it's worth the price. Home prices, neighborhoods, schools, property taxes, commute times, and the pros and cons you'll want to know before you tour.Northville sits 27 miles northwest of Detroit and 17 miles from Ann Arbor, with a walkable historic downtown, top rated schools, Victorian architecture, and three straight years of steady appreciation. It's one of the most desirable communities in Metro Detroit and one a lot of out of state buyers overlook. By the end of this video you'll know whether it belongs on your list.▸ Living In Salem Michigan: The City No One Talks About → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4Mm50xFKOs▸Living In Lyon Township Michigan → https://youtu.be/m1m6vYk2Wzk?si=BSfBj669hbtdA5giCONTACT ME 👇📱Call or Text: 810-360-3488 📨Email: Andrew@LivingInMichigan.com🌐 www.LivingInMichigan.com📅Schedule a Phone Consultation: → https://livinginmichigan.com/contact/📘 Michigan Relocation Guide: → https://conta.cc/3Def6udSUBSCRIBE ⬇️→YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2LoYJV3→Weekly Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/4u0VAOTHER GREAT VIDEO PLAYLISTS 📽→Places To Live In Michigan: https://bit.ly/3QcV3lT→Michigan Information: https://bit.ly/3mJ8a0z→Things To Do In Michigan: https://bit.ly/3xp7Fhc→Living In Michigan Tours: https://bit.ly/3aUkw36→Michigan For Sale: https://bit.ly/3NMO5T2→Real Estate News & Information: https://bit.ly/3mIZUxvFOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA 📲 →Instagram: https://instagram.com/andrew.mcmanamon→Facebook: https://facebook.com/andrewmcmanamonr...→Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewmcmanamon→LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/andrew-mcmanamon→DIY Home Inspiration: https://instagram.com/diyhometransfor...LISTEN TO MY PODCAST 🎙️→Real Estate In The Mitten: https://shorturl.at/9u0oX#northvillemichigan #northvillemi #downtownnorthvillemi-----------------------------Andrew McManamon is a licensed Real Estate Professional with Signature Sotheby's International Realty. All the information presented throughout his videos are based on current or prior experiences, and serve as educational purposes only. Please consult with a local real estate agent, real estate attorney and/or mortgage lender to see if this information is applicable to your situation.

  7. Jul 7

    287: Birmingham Michigan vs. Grosse Pointe Michigan | Living In Michigan

    Birmingham Michigan or Grosse Pointe Michigan? Which prestigious Michigan community is actually the better place to live?If you're considering a move to Metro Detroit, this video compares two of Michigan's most desirable luxury communities: Birmingham and the Grosse Pointes. We break down everything you need to know, including home prices, property taxes, schools, commute times, walkability, waterfront living, downtown lifestyle, resale potential, luxury real estate, and who each community is truly best suited for. The video also covers the five Grosse Pointe municipalities, tax efficiency, historic districts, flood insurance, and the lifestyle differences that most buyers overlook before making a million-dollar decision.Whether you're relocating to Michigan or looking for the perfect luxury suburb, this comparison will help you decide which community best fits your lifestyle.CONTACT ME 👇📱Call or Text: 810-360-3488 📨Email: Andrew@LivingInMichigan.com🌐 www.LivingInMichigan.com📅Schedule a Phone Consultation: → https://livinginmichigan.com/contact/📘 Michigan Relocation Guide: → https://conta.cc/3Def6udSUBSCRIBE ⬇️→YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2LoYJV3→Weekly Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/4u0VAOTHER GREAT VIDEO PLAYLISTS 📽→Places To Live In Michigan: https://bit.ly/3QcV3lT→Michigan Information: https://bit.ly/3mJ8a0z→Things To Do In Michigan: https://bit.ly/3xp7Fhc→Living In Michigan Tours: https://bit.ly/3aUkw36→Michigan For Sale: https://bit.ly/3NMO5T2→Real Estate News & Information: https://bit.ly/3mIZUxvFOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA 📲 →Instagram: https://instagram.com/andrew.mcmanamon→Facebook: https://facebook.com/andrewmcmanamonr...→Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewmcmanamon→LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/andrew-mcmanamon→DIY Home Inspiration: https://instagram.com/diyhometransfor...LISTEN TO MY PODCAST 🎙️→Real Estate In The Mitten: https://shorturl.at/9u0oX#birminghammichigan #grossepointemichigan #livinginmichigan -----------------------------Andrew McManamon is a licensed Real Estate Professional with Signature Sotheby's International Realty. All the information presented throughout his videos are based on current or prior experiences, and serve as educational purposes only. Please consult with a local real estate agent, real estate attorney and/or mortgage lender to see if this information is applicable to your situation.

  8. Jun 30

    286: The Michigan Housing Market Is NOT the Same Everywhere (Here's Proof)

    The Michigan housing market isn't one market, it's dozens of different markets.In this video, I break down five real homes I've recently listed and sold across Michigan in Mason, Fenton, Royal Oak, Westland, and Clarkston, showing exactly how differently each local market behaved.You'll see:• Why one home received 6-8 competing offers while another struggled after being relisted• Why cash offers aren't always about the highest price• What buyers should know before making an offer• The biggest mistakes sellers make before listing• How pricing strategy can create competition and drive prices higher• Why choosing the right lender can save you thousandsUsing actual MLS data, real offers, open house attendance, and real transaction outcomes, you'll see why buying or selling based solely on national headlines can cost you money.CONTACT ME 👇📱Call or Text: 810-360-3488 📨Email: Andrew@LivingInMichigan.com🌐 www.LivingInMichigan.com📅Schedule a Phone Consultation: → https://livinginmichigan.com/contact/📘 Michigan Relocation Guide: → https://conta.cc/3Def6udSUBSCRIBE ⬇️→YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2LoYJV3→Weekly Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/4u0VAOTHER GREAT VIDEO PLAYLISTS 📽→Places To Live In Michigan: https://bit.ly/3QcV3lT→Michigan Information: https://bit.ly/3mJ8a0z→Things To Do In Michigan: https://bit.ly/3xp7Fhc→Living In Michigan Tours: https://bit.ly/3aUkw36→Michigan For Sale: https://bit.ly/3NMO5T2→Real Estate News & Information: https://bit.ly/3mIZUxvFOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA 📲 →Instagram: https://instagram.com/andrew.mcmanamon→Facebook: https://facebook.com/andrewmcmanamonr...→Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewmcmanamon→LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/andrew-mcmanamon→DIY Home Inspiration: https://instagram.com/diyhometransfor...LISTEN TO MY PODCAST 🎙️→Real Estate In The Mitten: https://shorturl.at/9u0oX#livinginmichigan #movingtomichigan #relocatingtomichigan -----------------------------Andrew McManamon is a licensed Real Estate Professional with Signature Sotheby's International Realty. All the information presented throughout his videos are based on current or prior experiences, and serve as educational purposes only. Please consult with a local real estate agent, real estate attorney and/or mortgage lender to see if this information is applicable to your situation.

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Welcome to Living in Michigan — the podcast that gives you an unfiltered, insider look at what it’s really like to live, work, and move around the great state of Michigan. Hosted by Andrew McManamon, a Michigan-born Realtor and creator behind the popular Living in Michigan YouTube channel, this show dives deep into the good, the bad, and the weird of the Mitten State. This show dives into real estate insights, local lifestyle tips, market trends, and community spotlights across Metro Detroit and beyond. Whether you're relocating or just want the real story on Michigan life, this is the place.

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  • Creator
    Andrew McManamon
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    293
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Andrew McManamon
  • Show Website
    Living In Michigan