Before moving to Michigan there are 30 facts to know about the Great Lakes State. Some of these facts are informational, while others are fun or bizarre, but they’re all part of what makes Michigan such an awesome place to call home! 0:00 Intro 0:09 Michigan is shaped like a mitten 0:14 We use our hand as a map 0:21 We call the Upper Peninsula The U.P. 0:30 Ope! Means I’m sorry 0:37 Two names for Michigan residents 0:52 Tourists are referred to as “Fudgies” 0:59 Home to the Mackinac Bridge 1:12 Ambassador Bridge: Major Trade Route 1:32 Pronunciation: Mack-in-aw 1:43 A Midwest goodbye 2:30 A Mackinac myth 2:42 U of M vs. Michigan State 2:56 No Wearing red on game day 3:06 We vacation “up north” 3:20 We don’t cry over winter 3:35 We forget how to drive in the snow 3:51 Summer lasts 90 days 4:05 State card game: Euchre 4:14 Road construction never ends 4:31 We drink pop 4:36 We invented the greatest foods 4:48 You must own an ice scraper 4:58 Fleece = Coat & Coat = Winter Jacket 5:08 Minimum clothing standards 5:16 Add a “S” to store names 5:25 S.O.S. stands for Secretary of State 5:39 Cars are illegal on Mackinac Island 5:50 Halloween costumes should fit over heavy coats 6:02 We’re die-hard Lions fans 6:11 Don’t tell us you’re from California, Arizona or Florida 6:19 Outro For more information visit our blog at https://www.thepernateam.com/blog/30-things-to-know-before-moving-to-michigan/ Click SUBSCRIBE to be notified of future videos including valuable monthly content such as additional monthly Real Estate Market Updates, Top Things To Do in Metro Detroit videos, insider looks at local communities, and much more! For any and all of your real estate needs call us anytime at 248-221-2777 If you're looking to make a move anytime in the next year, whether buying or selling, click on one of the links below to schedule a FREE consultation! Help me BUY a home https://calendly.com/michael-pernateam/buyer Help me SELL a home https://calendly.com/michael-pernateam/seller-consultation For an instant online analysis that’s 97% more accurate than Zillow, click here to receive your home evaluation in just 30 seconds http://www.instantonlineanalysis.com For an in depth look at your home’s value using our no obligation market analysis, click here https://www.thepernateam.com/home-evaluation.php To search all available homes for sale currently listed on the market, please visit http://bit.ly/TPT_homesearch For over 3,000 5-STAR reviews (more than ANY other realtor in Michigan) from the families we have served visit http://bit.ly/PernaTeamReviews If you’re looking to improve your career and jumpstart your path to financial freedom, visit us at https://www.thepernateam.com/agent-career-opportunities.php or to check out our real estate agent scholarship program click http://www.REscholarship.com Join us on Social Media! https://www.facebook.com/metrodetroithomevaluations https://www.instagram.com/thepernateam/ https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelpernarealestate