Sergio DeCesare and Rick Kooyman discuss the nuances of real estate contracts in Naples, Florida, specifically the board contract, the neighbor contract, and the state contract called the Fire bar. Rick emphasizes the importance of due diligenc...

Rick Kooyman from Trade Secrets Inspections discusses the importance of radon testing in homes, emphasizing that radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause cancer and is the second leading cause of cancer after smoking. He explains that ...

Sergio and Rick discuss the impracticality of basements in Florida due to the water table. Rick presents a case study of a house on a barrier island with a basement, highlighting structural issues like water intrusion, mold, and compromised fou...

Sergio DeCesare and Rick Kooyman discuss the impact of Florida's weather on homes. Rick explains how the sun's energy heats the Earth, creating temperature differentials and resulting in wind and thunderstorms. He emphasizes the role of humidit...

Join Rick and Sergio of Max Business Profits as they discuss how inspections and forms are crucial for avoiding PMI and meeting insurance requirements.  Let Rick guide you through some of the ins and outs of the affect on policy holders.

 In 2002, Florida building codes improved, but pre-2002 properties may have different construction methods.  Listen in as we join with our new host, Sergio DeCesare of Max Business Profits, for an in-depth look at how previous buildin...

 Rick Kooyman, a certified home inspector, started Trade Secrets Inspections to provide a better service than other inspectors in Southwest Florida.  Welcome to Season 2, where we introduce our new host Sergio DeCesare of Max Business...

In this episode, Rick  warns of hidden water and air quality issues in homes, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections To learn more:https://collierhomeinspector.c...

Welcome to our newest division, Florida Mold Assessment.   Listen in as Rick talks about the Mold Assessor's role in the remediation of mold.To learn more:https://collierhomein...

The market is really hot today,  and prices are skyrocketing.  Demand is crazy high and supply levels are at  all time lows.  There's  a calamity of impossibilities coming together to create this storm of buying that's ...

There's a shortage of homes listed, and a huge supply of people willing to buy, and it's creating some really crazy things happening in the market.  I just wanted to take a few minutes to talk to the realtors and the buyers out there and g...

Today's unprecedented market is opening things up to new challenges. One of them being the shortage of actual homes for sale. The result is an ever growing demand for new construction. But don't be fooled! There are challenges and shortages tha...

Many times we are overwhelmed with the amount of information that is freely available to us. Let Rick help guide you through the choices that can be made to make things a little more comprehensible.To learn more:

What are Building Codes, and where did they originate? Why do we abide by them?If you're curious where building codes originated, listen in as Rick explains the history and meaning behind what now shapes our homes and surroundings.<...

Radon can harm us in many ways, do you know where it even comes from or how it gets into our homes? Listen in as Rick explains all that...and more!To learn more:https://collierh...

This time of year can be hectic with the holidays, and once you add in the COVID-19 crazy, we all probably need to stop, catch our breath. and gain some perspective...Please enjoy Rick's tour of Perspectives...We hope that you ...

Why is it that every time you think you've cleaned up all the mold, it's back the next time you turn around? Listen in as Rick walks us through some ways that we can help keep it at bay!To learn more:

If you have an older home, a 4 -Point Inspections could be what your insurance agent orders when looking for insurance. Listen in as Rick describes what a 4-Point inspection covers and it's purpose in the insurance world.To learn...

Rick from Trade Secrets Inspections can explain what "1802"  and "Citizen's "  are and why they go hand in hand!To learn more:https://collierhomeinspector.com/...

Ever wonder what a home inspector really looks for? Or were you curious  what they're not allowed to look at?  Listen in as Rick reveals more secrets of the trades!To learn more:

Welcome to the Trade Secrets Inspections Podcast!In his inaugural episode host Rick Kooyman of Trade Secrets Inspections previews his new podcast designed to keep homeowners in the know.To learn more: