The EPA estimates that 1 in 6 homes in the U.S. is affected by radon. Any property can have a radon problem – old or new, well-sealed or drafty, with or without a basement. Prolonged exposure to unsafe levels of radon can create an increased risk of lung cancer; in fact, radon is the second…
Our homes harbor more than just our families and possessions. Home is also where pollutants, allergens and other irritants accumulate and thrive, with possible harmful effects on our health. Here are some simple steps homeowners can take to improve the air quality at home and increase their comfort and wellbeing. 1. Get a handle on…
High indoor humidity can mean more than an uncomfortable experience. Excessive moisture can cause mold and mildew growth, and when combined with warm temperatures can also allow dust mites to thrive. The causes of high relative humidity (RH) levels are varied. Showers, clothes dryers, steam from cooking, and splashing from tubs and sinks are common…
Municipal water systems are required to test and monitor drinking water supplies to ensure safe and good-tasting water. But what happens once that water has been piped to towns, neighborhoods, and homes? Older homes may still have service lines made of lead going into the home, which can cause lead to leach into the water.…
Municipal water systems are required to test and monitor drinking water supplies to ensure safe and good-tasting water. But what happens once that water has been piped to towns, neighborhoods, and homes? Older homes may still have service lines made of lead going into the home, which can cause lead to leach into the water.…
Fall is a great time for homeowners to tackle important maintenance items in and around the house. Doing these tasks will help them protect their investment, too! Caulk and seal around exterior door and window frames. Look for gaps where pipes or wiring enter the home and seal those as well. No heat can escape…
Technology evolution in home inspection now enables a number of advances that benefit clients and agents alike. Agents that take advantage of these developments will help improve their clients’ home buying and selling process and will save themselves time as well. Interactivity enables the buyer to review a visual inspection summary, offering expanded insights and…
In today’s overheated market many buyers are waiving home inspections to get their offer considered at all. But does that mean they should skip the inspection altogether? Even after the sale, a home inspection is the best way for your clients to learn about their new home. The home inspection allows the potential buyer to…
Waiving the buyer’s home inspection is common in today’s market. But your clients can reap the benefits of having a professional, thorough home inspection even after closing. First, the home inspection alerts the buyer to any major defects or damage that may not have been disclosed. Things like a new roof or repairing a foundation…
In today’s overheated market many buyers are waiving home inspections to get their offer considered at all. But does that mean they should skip the inspection? Even after the sale, a home inspection is the best way for your clients to learn about their new home. First, the home inspection allows the potential buyer to…
For much of the past two-and-a-half years, it has been a housing market free-for-all, with bidding wars, multiple offers over... Read more.
