by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Sep 12, 2023 | Home Inspection
Purchasing a home is a significant milestone, and it’s tempting to get caught up in the excitement of finding your dream property. However, amidst the flurry of paperwork and negotiations, one crucial step you should never overlook is a thorough home inspection....
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Jun 3, 2021 | Home Inspection, Home Safety
Even if the owner disclosed prior drug use you should have the home tested for traces of drugs. The dangers aren’t worth the risk. These chemicals can saturate the walls, get into the carpet and house contents such as furniture. Lead and mercury are common byproducts...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | May 3, 2021 | Home Inspection
All of us have a list of concerns when moving into a new home but if you’re in Missouri you should have possible meth contamination on your list. If you’re moving into a location that is in or near a drug abuse area, foreclosed property or prior use area consider...
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...
