Andrew McManamon

Living In Michigan

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.

Author

Andrew McManamon

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.livinginmichigan.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

187: NOBODY Talks About Whitmore Lake Michigan! (Here's Why) 25.06.2024

NOBODY Talks About Whitmore Lake Michigan! (Here's Why) - So you’re thinking about making the move to Whitmore Lake, Michigan? Probably not, or your one of the few people that actually know about it, either way, you’re about to learn a thing or two, and this is worth sticking around for For those of you that don’t know, Whitmore Lake, Michigan isn’t just a lake somewhere in Metro Detroit, it’s...

186: White Lake Michigan vs. Waterford Michigan (Who WINS?) 18.06.2024

White Lake MI vs. Waterford MI (Who WINS?) - Are you thinking about living in White lake or Waterford Michigan, but you’re torn on which one is better? I highly suggest you stick around, because what I am about to say will help with your decision. When we compare these two areas side by side, or even take a gander at Google Maps, it may seem like they are one in the same with a different name (tha...

185: What People Are REALLY Saying About Commerce Twp Michigan | Reading Comments 11.06.2024

What People Are REALLY Saying About Commerce Twp Michigan - In this video, I explore the real experiences of living in Commerce Township, Michigan, by reading comments from a popular Commerce Michigan Facebook group. I go over the key aspects of life in Commerce Township, including the pros and cons shared by actual residents. You'll learn about the opinions of the community’s amenities, schoo...

184: Change Is COMING To The Metro Detroit Michigan! 04.06.2024

Change Is COMING To The Metro Detroit Michigan! - Well, it looks like the time has come where the American dream of homeownership in metro Detroit is deteriorating even more than before, stick around and find out why. In the past, a lot of headlines about this ever changing housing market didn’t affect areas in Metro Detroit, but as of recently, these headlines are hitting us where it hurts, right...

183: Is Ypsilanti Michigan A GOOD Or BAD Place To Live? 28.05.2024

Should You Live in Ypsilanti Michigan? - When Ypsilanti Michigan sneaks its way into a conversation, it oftentimes gets downplayed and overlooked. So do yourself a favor and stick around as I touch on the good, bad, and ugly of Ypsilanti Michigan. Let’s get to it. MENTIONED LINKS ⬇️ →Ypsilanti Michigan Events: https://www.ypsireal.com/events/ →Due Diligence Video: https://youtu.be/MGMbu5uAMVQ →Sal...

182: Detroit Michigan is Making A COMEBACK?! 21.05.2024

Is Detroit Michigan making a comeback? Are they facing a mass exodus? Here’s something the news headlines aren’t telling you. Since 1957 Detroit Michigan’s population has been on the decline, coming from a population of 2 million people in 1950, to now inching its way up to just over 633,000 in 2024. The question is why? And why did there need to be a lawsuit for this to happen? Andrew McManamon i...

181: This is KILLING People In Michigan! | Lowering The Statistic 14.05.2024

This is KILLING People In Michigan! - 21,000 people die of this every single year across the nation, If only they knew it could’ve been prevented by what I’m about to tell you. When it comes to buying a home in Michigan (or anywhere across the globe) it’s not far-fetched to say people tend to put all their focus on the financial risk of the home purchase, but never the environmental risks. Of cour...

180: You NEED To Know This About Grosse Pointe Michigan (The 5 Pointes) 07.05.2024

You NEED To Know This About Grosse Pointe Michigan (The 5 Pointes) - Grosse Pointe Michigan is a hidden treasure here in southeast Michigan to say the least, with its rich culture, priceless shores off of lake st. clair, charming community and remarkable architecture. The question is, which Grosse Pointe is the best? Since there’s 5 of them. There have been quite a few people reaching out to me ab...

179: The BEST Main Street In Michigan! | You’ll NEVER Guess 30.04.2024

The BEST Main Street In Michigan! | You’ll NEVER Guess - Just a few days ago, USA Today released their list of 10 best reader’s choice of 2024 best main streets and you’ll never guess what was number one. I’ve talked about this city quite a bit over the years, I even went to college there too, and I’m glad this city is FINALLY getting the recognition it deserves for have the #1 best main street of...

178: People In North Carolina Are RUNNING To Michigan! | Here's Why.. 23.04.2024

178: People In North Carolina Are RUNNING To Michigan! U.S census data came out and said that nearly 260,000 people left the state of North Carolina for several justifiable reasons in just one year, which ranks ninth most of any state. Be sure to stick around to hear what those reasons are and why Michigan is apart of this discussion Although North Carolina ranks the #17th state in overall ranking...

177: Relocating To Detroit Michigan ON A BUDGET? | 6 Areas To Consider 16.04.2024

Relocating To Detroit Michigan ON A BUDGET? - There’s an influx of people relocating to Detroit Michigan mainly for work, but for others to make there metro Detroit debut from another state, and I have been asked several times where the heck someone can purchase a home on a budget near but not in the city of Detroit, so here’s a few options I haven’t touched too much on that I think you’re going t...

176: (Rewind) Overpaying For Your Michigan Home? 09.04.2024

Let’s Talk About What’s Going To Happen In Michigan.. Will You OVERPAY For Your Michigan Home? - I think we need to take a second to address the elephant in the room here. You FINALLY got your offer accepted on a home, you’ve been fighting tooth and nail against other buyers out there, you’ve been selling your plasma to get a larger down payment, Okay maybe not that far, but anyway, you did it, th...

175: This Changes Michigan Real Estate FOREVER! 02.04.2024

175: This Changes Michigan Real Estate FOREVER! - There is a total uproar in the real estate industry right now as headlines have emerged from every small, medium and large media outlet across the country about a $418,000,000 settlement that will change the industry forever. The problem is, no one knows the truth… There have been several lawsuits involving the national association of realtors or N...

174: MICHIGAN PROPERTY TAXES ARE BEING ELIMINATED?! 26.03.2024

MICHIGAN PROPERTY TAXES ARE BEING ELIMINATED! If you haven’t heard, news headlines emerged and flooded the internet on local MIchigan news stations talking about Michigan property taxes being completely eliminated, which would save Michigan taxpayers $14 billion a year. My opinion about it is…. Andrew McManamon is a licensed real estate professional in the great state of Michigan. Andrew truly bel...

173: Pros AND Cons Of Living in Lake Orion Michigan 19.03.2024

Pros AND Cons Of Living in Lake Orion Michigan - Lake Orion Michigan. An area in the northern outskirts of Metro Detroit that is getting more and more popular by the second. So do yourself a favor and stick around to find out why that is, pros and cons of living in Lake Orion, as well as some things you must know if you call this southeast Michigan suburb your home. MENTIONED LINKS ⬇️ Lake Orion M...

172: (Rewind) Should You BUY or RENT In Michigan Today? | What To Consider 12.03.2024

Should You BUY or RENT In Michigan Today? - In today’s housing market, this question alone has made the world feel a little indecisive. You talk to one group of people and they are calling you stupid and ugly (okay maybe not ugly I hope) for wanting to buy in this housing market, whereas you talk to other people and they say why are you so ugly (not sure why everyone keeps calling you ugly) for wa...

171: THESE People Bought A Home In Michigan | Breaking it Down 05.03.2024

These People Bought A Home In Michigan - So you’re thinking about making the move to Michigan, whether it’s for work, family, retirement, a lower cost of living or because this state is just one of a kind. Whatever your reasoning is, I have found there to be a lot of contradicting views about Michigan online, and it’s been leaving a lot of people conflicted about where to look, where to move, what...

170: Here’s THE TRUTH About Canton Michigan and Plymouth Michigan Prices 27.02.2024

Here’s THE TRUTH About Canton Michigan and Plymouth Michigan Prices - Canton and Plymouth are both well known and desirable communities to live in Metro Detroit, but what I’m noticing is they’re often described as if they are the same place, not only in a geographic sense and amenities, but for prices too. Despite their close proximity, I’m going to smash that assumption respectfully, because they...

169: Bloomfield Hills Michigan Vs. Birmingham Michigan (Which is Better?) 20.02.2024

So you’re thinking about making the move to Michigan and Bloomfield hills and Birmingham are on your radar. Be sure to stick around so you can figure out what Metro Detroit suburb is best for you. The Bloomfield Hills Michigan and Birmingham Michigan area is among the top areas to live in southeast Michigan and for several reasons, which I plan to cover here. I’m going to answer questions pertaini...

168: Michigan Real Estate Is Getting HOT! Here's Why.. 13.02.2024

The Michigan Real Estate Market Is Getting HOT! - In Michigan right now, It’s cold out, it’s snowy, we’ve had some below zero days, And just when we thought things were slowing down and cooling off in the Michigan real estate market, it starts getting hot and bothered again, let’s talk about why that is. Andrew McManamon is a licensed real estate professional in the great state of Michigan. Andrew...

167: DON’T Buy A Home In Michigan Until You Do These 7 Things 06.02.2024

7 Things You HAVE TO DO Before Buying A Home In Michigan - So let’s say for a moment that you came across your dream home online, the pictures on Zillow are super pretty, the size, features and everything else check all the boxes. The question now is, what due diligence should you do from home to be efficient in this fast moving housing market before you even take the time to see the home in perso...

166: What $450,000 Buys You In Ann Arbor Michigan (Video Podcast) 30.01.2024

Can You ACTUALLY Get A Home In Ann Arbor Michigan Under $450,000? - If you’re familiar with Michigan, chances are you’ve heard a thing or two about Ann Arbor, or A2 as some people call it, the place where you’ll see a whole lot of yellow and blue. Especially since U of M is the 2023 football national champion. Ann Arbor is a place that is highly prioritized for people moving to Michigan, but a lot...

165: 5 Suburbs In Michigan To Get A Home UNDER $200,000 (Not Detroit) 23.01.2024

5 Suburbs In Michigan To Get A Home UNDER $200,000 (Not Detroit) - It’s no secret home prices are up there. This market has your uncles, aunts, parents and grandparents, saying it’s how much for that cracker box? I’m sure some of you can relate to that comment as you proceed through your home search scraping for every ounce of advice you can get. Most people in southeast Michigan jump on a home se...

164: Hartland Michigan NEEDS To Be On Your Radar! | Living In Hartland Michigan 16.01.2024

Hartland Michigan NEEDS To Be On Your Radar! - When we think of Metro Detroit Michigan, living in Hartland Michigan is definitely not an area that comes to mind, the question is why? Hartland Michigan is an area that is hardly talked about when southeast Michigan is brought up in conversation. The unincorporated community of Hartland Michigan is 2.28 square miles in size with a population of under...

163: Get A Lake House In Waterford Michigan UNDER $500,000 (Video Podcast) 09.01.2024

Get A Lake House In Waterford Michigan UNDER $500,000 - It’s no secret that when people think Michigan, they think lake house, but with where home prices are, that ahhh feeling you get with your cup of coffee walking out on your back patio facing the waterfront seems more and more unattainable by the day. What if I said you could get a waterfront home in Waterford Michigan for under $500,000? Wate...

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