by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Feb 3, 2026 | Home Inspection, Aging in Place
You’ve found it—the Northern Michigan home where you can finally watch every season unfold over Little Traverse Bay, walk to your favorite Petoskey coffee shop, and never worry about another move. But here’s the question most retirees don’t ask until...
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® | Sep 23, 2025 | Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Petoskey
Picture this: you’re enjoying a cozy evening in your Petoskey, MI area home when suddenly you spot a small water stain on the ceiling. Your mind starts racing—is it just a simple fix, or could this mean there’s a bigger problem lurking? I live just a short...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Jun 9, 2025 | Charlevoix, Home Inspection
If you’re buying or selling a home in Charlevoix, MI, getting a home inspection in Charlevoix is one of the smartest moves you can make to ensure the property is safe, sound, and worth the investment. But what exactly happens during a home inspection, and...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Apr 22, 2025 | Home Inspection, Real Estate
I get calls every week from excited buyers who’ve found their dream vacation home in Northern Michigan. They’ve fallen in love with a cottage on Torch Lake or discovered a hidden gem cabin near Gaylord that’s been sitting empty for months—sometimes...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Aug 23, 2024 | Home Maintenance, Plumbing
Your water heater is a vital part of your home, providing the hot water you rely on for showers, dishwashing, and laundry. But like all appliances, it won’t last forever. Here are some key signs to watch out for that indicate it may be time for a replacement. Age of...
