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09/10/2025

Episode 58 of The Ride Along features Nate Boucher on how franchising with Mike Holmes Inspections made it easier to train, mentor, and bring on new inspectors.

In episode 58 of The Ride Along, Brad and Matt chat with Canadian home inspector Nate Boucher, who went the franchise route

09/04/2025

Snow, licensing gaps, and energy-efficiency standards. In episode 58 of The Ride Along, Canadian inspector Nate Boucher explains how he built a business with the support of the Mike Holmes franchise.

In episode 58 of The Ride Along, Brad and Matt chat with Canadian home inspector Nate Boucher, who went the franchise route

09/03/2025

Ashleigh Flores is in year one, but her strategy is long-term. In episode 57 of The Ride Along, she shares how she’s growing Closer Look Home Inspections – without losing focus or burning out.

In the latest episode of The Ride Along, Brad and Matt chat with Ashleigh Flores, who is in year one of building her home inspection business

08/28/2025

Would franchising help you grow faster? In Episode 58 of The Ride Along, Nate Boucher shares how joining Mike Holmes Inspections gave him the brand, training, and systems to scale in Ottawa.

In episode 58 of The Ride Along, Brad and Matt chat with Canadian home inspector Nate Boucher, who went the franchise route

08/27/2025

From planning her weekly goals to choosing the right gear, Ashleigh Flores is building Closer Look Home Inspections with purpose. Catch her story in episode 57 of The Ride Along.

In the latest episode of The Ride Along, Brad and Matt chat with Ashleigh Flores, who is in year one of building her home inspection business

08/27/2025

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08/26/2025

With mortgage rates hovering at 6.8% and 2026 forecasts looking stronger, now’s the time to double down on tools that keep you organized and visible. Get the full July 2025 market breakdown from ISN.

ISN rounds up the latest housing forecast data from the National Association of Realtors, the Mortgage Bankers Association, and Fannie Mae

08/25/2025

Episode 58 of The Ride Along is here. Canadian inspector Nate Boucher explains how the Mike Holmes franchise model gave him instant credibility and a faster path to growth.

In episode 58 of The Ride Along, Brad and Matt chat with Canadian home inspector Nate Boucher, who went the franchise route

08/20/2025

Regional water chemistry, piping materials, and inspection liability all collide in episode 56 of The Ride Along. Veteran inspector Jon Bolton joins Brad and Matt to unpack his perceptions of the risks of PEX, and what you should or shouldn’t be saying in your reports.

In episode 56 of The Ride Along, Brad Lowery and Matt Brading chat with inspector Jon Bolton for a deep dive into the pros and cons of PEX

08/19/2025

NAR, MBA, and Fannie Mae have revised their 2025 sales forecasts – and expectations are cooling. See how inspectors can stay competitive as the market shifts.

ISN rounds up the latest housing forecast data from the National Association of Realtors, the Mortgage Bankers Association, and Fannie Mae

08/18/2025

New to the biz but already thinking like a pro? Episode 57 of The Ride Along features Ashleigh Flores of Closer Look Home Inspections sharing what it’s really like to launch in a tight market – and how she’s making it work.

In the latest episode of The Ride Along, Brad and Matt chat with Ashleigh Flores, who is in year one of building her home inspection business

08/13/2025

June home sales rose +4% year-over-year, and inventory is up nearly +16%. What’s next for inspectors? Find out in ISN’s July housing market recap.

ISN rounds up the latest housing forecast data from the National Association of Realtors, the Mortgage Bankers Association, and Fannie Mae