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As a home inspector in the Upper Peninsula, I see buyers fall in love with homes every week during the busy spring and summer market. The excitement of finally finding the right property can make it tempting to move quickly, especially when homes are selling fast. But over the years, I’ve also seen one mistake cost homebuyers thousands of dollars time and time again: skipping the home inspection or underestimating its importance. A home can look perfect during a showing. Fres

Spring is when many businesses across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula start preparing for a busy season. I hear from owners and property managers every year who are reopening storefronts, offices, resorts, lodges, restaurants, and other commercial properties after a quiet winter stretch. If your building had limited traffic, reduced operations, or sat mostly vacant during the colder months, now is the ideal time to inspect it before customers and employees return in full force. Wi

As the snow melts and listings start to move, buyers are eager to find the right property before summer arrives. But during the excitement of buying a home, one area is often overlooked—the deck.

Winter in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula brings heavy snow, freezing temperatures, and constant freeze–thaw cycles. While the snow may be gone, the moisture it leaves behind can linger in your home or commercial property—creating the perfect environment for hidden mold growth. The problem? Mold often develops in places you don’t regularly see.