You know you're a true MICHIGANIAN/MICHIGANDER when..........  

1. "Vacation" means going up north on I-75.
2. You measure distance in hours.
3. You know several people who have hit a deer more than once.
4. You often switch from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day.
5. You can drive 65 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard, without flinching.
6. You see people wearing camouflage at social events (including weddings).

7. You install security lights on your house and garage and leave both unlocked.
8. You carry jumper cables in your car and your girlfriend knows how to use them.
9. You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit.
10. Driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow.
11. You know all 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter and road construction.
12. A brat is something you eat.
13. Your neighbor throws a party to celebrate his new pole barn.
14. You go out to fish fry every Friday.
15. You find 0 degrees "a little chilly."
16. You drink pop and bake with soda.
17. You know what a Yooper is.
18. You think owning a Honda is Un-American.
19. You know that UP is a place, not a direction.
20. You know it's possible to live in a thumb.
21. You understand that when visiting Detroit, the best thing to wear is a Kevlar vest.
22. You actually understand these jokes, and you forward them to all your Michigan friends

 All joking aside... we do live in Michigan and it's a great place to live.  I can truly say this because I have lived outside of the mitten and visited the West Coast which is absolutely beautiful.  Seattle, WA has some fantastic places to visit and live as well but nothing beats the Michigan summers and the 11,000 lakes that are in the state.  I suppose some people like winter but I'm not one of them!  So, I bear it with the rest of you and do business here by selling real estate.  I know that you have heard it before but it TRULY IS THE TIME TO BUY!!! 

   It is a buyer's market.  We have fantastic interest rates  AND people are getting some deals that just blow me away.  So, if you are ready to start shopping... I wanted to give you some tips to help you through the process.  Even if you're not a first time home buyer, I'm sure you'll find out things that you never knew before and some that just make sense but be sure to check in often for the next helpful tidbit.

Be sure to check out: www.seegrhomes.com for more helpful buyer tips or call at (616) 318-6101.