Living In Michigan

It’s fall time in Michigan, and that means it’s time for fall festivities. If you haven’t seen part one of this two part series, race to the description now to get some insight on the fall color tours you need to be making time for this fall. If you’ve seen part one, it’s time to be aware of the haunted houses, cider mills, pumpkin patches, apple orchards, corn mazes, winery, Oktoberfest(s), harve...

It’s that time of year again in Michigan when the leaves start changing colors, apples are in need of picking, pumpkins get carved, and you spend way too much money on pumpkin spice lattes. It’s fall time, and that means it’s time for fall festivities. In this two-part series, do yourself a favor and watch or listen to this all the way through to start perfecting your fall bucket list. Andrew McMa...

If you’re a buyer in today’s housing market it’s safe to say your hair is thinning if you haven’t pulled it all out already. Buyers all over the nation have put their home searches on hold and sat back down on the sidelines after the housing market has continued to chew them up and spit them out, but before you start pointing fingers at the housing market, I want to point my finger back at you and...

Have you ever wanted to invest in real estate but didn’t have the tens of thousands of dollars to buy an investment property that gives you passive income? Would you believe me if I said you actually don’t need all that money to invest in real estate? 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...

The nationwide eviction moratorium is over and housing is becoming more and more of a luxury than a requisite to life with housing being so unaffordable these days. Now with tenants and landlords biting their nails about what’s going to happen next, The Biden administration announced their plans for the future of housing affordability and rental assistance. SHOW NOTES: Landlords & Tenants: →CL...

It’s safe to say that Covid-19 caused a lot of lost revenue to local governments across the nation, and with reassessments kicking in, homeowners may soon see a large tax bill coming their way. 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 c...

Two years ago, the legendary Warren Buffett appeared on CNBC to offer his outlook on the cryptocurrency market. Buffett stated that "In terms of cryptocurrencies, generally, I can say with almost certainty that they will come to a bad ending.” Well, here we are two years later receiving news that the leading mortgage lender in the U.S, United Wholesale Mortgage is planning to accept bitcoin paymen...

What’s going on everyone, it’s Andrew McManamon, a licensed real estate professional in the great state of Michigan. In this week’s podcast episode, I wanted to do something a little different and go over buying my new house from start to finish. Stick around, because I am not leaving anything out of this one.  Andrew McManamon is a licensed real estate professional in the great state of Mich...

A federal freeze on most evictions enabled last year just expired Saturday after Joe Biden’s administration extended the original expiration date by a month. This was the only thing that was keeping millions of tenants in their homes during the pandemic, jobs were lost, and people have fallen substantially behind on their rent. Andrew McManamon is a licensed real estate professional in the great s...

Home prices are off the charts and I'm sure you’re probably sick of me saying it over and over again these last couple months. But with those words engraved in everyone’s mind, it has buyers thinking of other ways to get themselves into a new home. 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 an...

Great news for home buyers as of recent news, mortgage applications have dropped to pre-pandemic levels according to the mortgage bankers association. What does this mean for you? Let me break it down for you, as well as include some other factors that will start influencing a market shift. Andrew McManamon is a licensed real estate professional in the great state of Michigan. Andrew truly believe...

If you’re looking for a great place to live in southeast Michigan, look no further. In this episode of Real Estate in The Mitten, I am going to talk about the top 10 best places to live in Southeast Michigan. Let's get into it 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. Th...

If you’re buying a home in Michigan, you may have a question or 6 about property taxes. Or maybe you have no idea how they work. If that’s the case, I suggest you keep listening so I can explain to you briefly about Michigan property bills. This may not be the most interesting topic in the world, but having knowledge about this, could save you thousands of dollars. Andrew McManamon is a licensed r...

It’s 2021, Houses are expensive, rent is expensive, and living with your parents is out of the equation. What if I told you there was a way to get yourself a home without selling your organs or robbing the nearest bank? Don’t believe me? You will 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 anyt...

From the sawmills, to the shelves of your favorite hardware store, lumber has been quite the celebrity this past year, as the price tag increased over 200%. The debate that has been flooding the internet is whether or not there was price gouging going on or was it simply a lack of inventory. Andrew McManamon is a licensed real estate professional in the great state of Michigan. Andrew truly believ...

There are SO MANY college graduates out there or people who have been sitting on student loan debt who think that buying a home isn't possible. In this video, I go over 4 steps to getting a home with student loan debt. 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...

With me today on episode #21 is home inspector Jake Baker with Points North Home Inspections. In this 30+ minute interview we took the time to thoroughly cover 10 questions you don't want to miss. 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 wa...

When it comes time to move into your new home it's very easy to get carried away with all the new home purchases. In this video, I talk about the ESSENTIALS you need for each room of your new home. Stay until the end, because there's a special GIFT! 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 a...

So many people have been asking me my thoughts about what 2022 was going to look like. So I decided to make this episode about not only the real estate market but some information and data pertaining to economy as a whole. Many of you may have the assumption of what 2022 may bring, but for those you that have no idea, listen until the end! Andrew McManamon is a licensed real estate professional in...

As a Michigander, it's known that most retirees runaway to Florida, Montana or California. Does the mitten state not get enough credit than it deserves? In this episode I go over 4 reasons why you should make Michigan your retirement destination. 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 anyt...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably a little familiar with how crazy this real estate market has been. If you just so happen to be one of those people living under a rock, in this video I go over 7 strategies to get your offer accepted even if you don't have $40,000 to pay over asking price. Andrew McManamon is a licensed real estate professional in the great state of Michigan....

So you're thinking about purchasing a waterfront home... In this podcast episode, I go over what your water rights are as a waterfront home owner, as well as provide some fictional scenarios based on real events to give you a better understanding. 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 any...

So you bought a new home and don't know how to maintain it. DON'T WORRY, you're not alone! In this podcast, I have created two parts: general maintenance and seasonal maintenance & preparation, so be sure to stick around until  the end! Bring a pen and paper to jot down anything that is new to you. Pause and replay whenever you need. Andrew McManamon is a licensed real estate professional...

Ever wondered what the difference is putting a smaller or larger payment down on a home? Aside from having more equity in a home of course! In this podcast, I go over the pro's and con's for a smaller and larger down payment. 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. Thi...

Contemplating whether or not to get a 15-year or 30-year mortgage? In this podcast, I go over the pro's and con's of each, as well as create a perspective based on the lifestyle you live. 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...