by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Oct 21, 2025 | Charlevoix, Real Estate
Thinking about buying a home in Charlevoix County? Great choice. You’re considering one of Northern Michigan’s most beautiful—and diverse—real estate markets. From the famous stone “mushroom houses” of Charlevoix to the remote shores of Beaver...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Sep 9, 2025 | Petoskey, Real Estate
Your insider’s guide to common issues in Northern Michigan’s most desirable communities Planning a Petoskey home inspection? You’re making a smart choice. As Northern Michigan’s crown jewel for luxury living and year-round recreation, Petoskey...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Aug 26, 2025 | Gaylord, Real Estate
Your insider’s guide to common issues in Gaylord’s most popular communities Planning a Gaylord home inspection? Smart move. As Northern Michigan’s premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts and luxury living, Gaylord offers incredible real estate...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Aug 12, 2025 | Petoskey, Real Estate
Buying a home in Petoskey, Michigan? Learn why you need a Board Certified Master Inspector® in Petoskey, MI who understands the area’s unique properties. Buying a home in Petoskey, Michigan, isn’t just a real estate transaction—it’s an investment in one of northern...
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® | Mar 21, 2025 | Real Estate
After completing over 2,000 home inspections across northern Michigan, I’ve seen the same preventable problems over and over again. As a Board Certified Master Inspector® (CMI®), my job is to evaluate safety, structural, and functional issues in properties—not...
