275: What Buyers MISS When Buying Homes in Michigan | Living in Michigan

About this episode

Andrew McManamon discusses key factors home buyers often overlook when purchasing homes in Michigan.

Touring homes in Michigan? There are some major things buyers miss that can cost serious money later. In this video, I break down 7 important things to watch for when walking through a house in Michigan — from basements, moisture, and sump pumps to radon, electrical issues, sewer lines, attics, and more. Whether you’re relocating to Michigan or buying your first home here, this is the kind of stuff that can save you time, stress, and expensive surprises. I’m Andrew McManamon, a Michigan Realtor, and I help people move to, from, and within Michigan every single week. If you’re thinking about relocating, be sure to download my 74-page Living in Michigan relocation guide below. It covers cost of living, home prices, property taxes, and what life is really like across the state. I also linked my video about what buyers should do before they even schedule a showing, because a lot of the smartest home-buying preparation happens before you ever walk through the front door. If you’re looking to move to Michigan, reach out anytime — that’s exactly what I help people do. Do this BEFORE Home Showings Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGMbu5uAMVQ&t=1s 📘 74-page Living in Michigan…

People in this episode

Host: Andrew McManamon

Topics covered

• home buying
• Michigan real estate
• property inspection
• relocation
• home buyer tips

Keywords

• home buying
• Michigan
• real estate
• property inspection
• relocation guide
• sump pumps
• radon
• electrical issues

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Living in Michigan

Products: 74-page Living in Michigan relocation guide

Books & works: Do this BEFORE Home Showings Video

Places: Michigan

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