by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Jan 13, 2026 | Aging in Place, Home Inspection, Home Safety
We all want the same thing as we get older: to stay in the Northern Michigan homes we love for as long as possible. Whether it’s a quiet retreat near Harbor Springs, a family home in Gaylord, or a lakeside house in Charlevoix County, your home is where your memories...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Dec 30, 2025 | Company News
As we close out 2025 and prepare to welcome 2026, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what’s been an incredible year for North Point Home & Property Inspections. Thank You, Northern Michigan To every client who trusted me with their home inspection this...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Dec 16, 2025 | Gaylord, Home Safety, Radon Testing
If you’re buying or selling a home in the Gaylord area, radon testing is one step you don’t want to skip. Many people are surprised to learn that Northern Michigan—especially around Gaylord—has some of the highest radon levels in the entire state. Because radon is...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Dec 2, 2025 | Home Safety, Radon Testing
If you’re a homeowner in Northern Michigan, you might be surprised to learn about a silent threat lurking right under your feet — radon gas. This invisible, odorless gas is one of the leading causes of lung cancer for non-smokers in the United States. Understanding...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Nov 18, 2025 | Home Safety, Mold Testing
Living in Northern Michigan means enjoying four beautiful seasons, pristine lakes, and charming communities from Gaylord to Traverse City. But our climate also creates the perfect conditions for an unwelcome houseguest: mold. As a northern Michigan mold inspector and...
