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Michael Marquis
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Founder & Senior Inspector
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Michael is a Licensed Lead and Asbestos Inspector in Maine and Owner of HarborLight Property Inspections and HarborLight Property Management. With a background in residential property management, he founded HarborLight Property Inspections to protect families from hazards like lead, asbestos, and radon. He combines hands-on experience with a passion for creating healthier homes and safer indoor environments throughout Southern Maine.
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Feb 23, 2026 ∙ 4 min
“Unknown” Isn’t Neutral: The Most Expensive Word in Maine Real Estate
In Maine real estate, ‘unknown’ isn’t neutral - it’s expensive. From failed insurance binders to delayed closings and surprise renovation costs, undisclosed environmental hazards like lead can quietly derail a deal. This article breaks down why clarity matters, how Lead Safe Certificates reduce risk, and why proactive inspections protect buyers, sellers, and agents alike in Maine’s older housing stock.
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Dec 15, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Indoor Environmental Risk in Cold-Climate Buildings
Lead exposure in older buildings isn’t just about paint—it’s a building science issue. This article explains how dust, airflow, moisture, and renovation activities in cold-climate homes contribute to lead risk, and what owners, property managers, and investors can do to reduce exposure and meet Maine lead safety standards.
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Dec 15, 2025 ∙ 4 min
How Renovations Trigger Lead & Asbestos Liability in Maine
Renovation projects in Maine often trigger hidden lead paint and asbestos risks—especially in pre-1978 and pre-1980 homes. This in-depth case study explains how renovation activities activate liability, what Maine DEP regulations require when hazards are suspected, and why lead is a building science issue while asbestos is an indoor environmental quality concern.
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