by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Jul 24, 2019 | Home Inspection
If you’re buying a home in Northern Michigan, one of the first questions you’ll want answered is: “What is included in a home inspection?” It’s a fair question — and the answer matters more than most buyers realize. Let’s take a...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Mar 16, 2019 | Uncategorized, Home Inspection, Real Estate
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in March 2019 as “Historical Buildings and Energy Efficiency” and has been substantially revised and expanded in July 2025 to provide current information and comprehensive guidance for historic...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Feb 4, 2019 | Home Inspection
Buying a home in northern Michigan? Whether in Charlevoix, Petoskey, Boyne City, or East Jordan, you’re making one of the biggest purchases of your life, and you deserve to know exactly what you’re getting. But here’s something that might surprise...