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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.

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

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.

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

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.

Lessons from year one: What new inspectors can teach us on 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

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.

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

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.

Lessons from year one: What new inspectors can teach us on 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

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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.

July 2025 housing snapshot: Market stays steady, but price pressure’s building ISN rounds up the latest housing forecast data from the National Association of Realtors, the Mortgage Bankers Association, and Fannie Mae

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.

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

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.

Should you flag PEX in reports? Hear the debate on The Ride Along 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

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.

July 2025 housing snapshot: Market stays steady, but price pressure’s building ISN rounds up the latest housing forecast data from the National Association of Realtors, the Mortgage Bankers Association, and Fannie Mae

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.

Lessons from year one: What new inspectors can teach us on 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

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.

July 2025 housing snapshot: Market stays steady, but price pressure’s building ISN rounds up the latest housing forecast data from the National Association of Realtors, the Mortgage Bankers Association, and Fannie Mae