Radon
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Should You Skip A Radon Test In The Current Competitive Housing Market? |
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 Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause cancer -- in fact, it is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking! Radon quickly disperses in air, reducing its danger, but if it accumulates in a basement or other living space, it can be quite problematic. As you'll see on the map that I have included below, Rockingham County is in Zone 1 -- which means we are in an area that is likely to have high radon levels. I typically always recommend that buyers who are buying a home with a basement test for radon during the home buying process. Furthermore, sellers should expect that if a buyer discovers high radon levels that the buyer will request a radon mitigation system be installed. But we find ourselves in an unusual market right now with a tremendous amount of competition amongst buyers and often times buyers are reconsidering which contingencies to add to their offers. I have never seen a home with a high radon level where a radon mitigation system cannot cure the issue. Radon mitigation systems typically cost between $1500 and $2000 to install. Thus, in the current market, some buyers might want to consider not including a radon test contingency in their offer and not testing for radon during the home purchase transaction and instead conducting a radon test after they close on their home purchase and installing a radon mitigation system at that time if needed. Just a thought, given current market dynamics. Feel free to chat further with a radon mitigation specialist about all of this to best inform your decisions. Here's the map...  Here's some further info from the EPA about radon... Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Radon can also enter your home through well water. Your home can trap radon inside. Learn more about radon and real estate here.
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Test For Radon When Buying A Home With A Basement |
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Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause cancer -- in fact, it is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking! Radon quickly disperses in air, reducing its danger, but if it accumulates in a basement or other living space, it can be quite problematic. As you'll see below, Rockingham County is in Zone 1 -- which means we are in an area that is likely to have high radon levels... Here's some further info from the EPA about radon... Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Radon can also enter your home through well water. Your home can trap radon inside. Learn more about radon and real estate here. And here's the bottom line... 1. If you are buying a house with a basement, I recommend that you conduct a radon test 2. If you are selling a house and the buyer discovers radon levels above the EPA's recommended limit, I recommend that you agree to install a radon mitigation system for the buyer at your cost. | |
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If You Are Buying A House With A Basement, Test It For Radon |
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As you can see above, Rockingham County is in Zone 1 -- which means we are in an area that is likely to have high radon levels. What is radon, and what does it mean for you? Read on, from the EPA.... Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Radon can also enter your home through well water. Your home can trap radon inside. Learn more about radon and real estate here. | |
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If you have a basement in Rockingham County, you should test for radon |
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As you can see above, Rockingham County is in Zone 1 -- which means we are in an area that is likely to have high radon levels. What is radon, and what does it mean for you? Read on, from the EPA.... Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Radon can also enter your home through well water. Your home can trap radon inside.Learn more about radon and real estate here. | |
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Homes with basements in and around Harrisonburg are (at least somewhat) likely to have radon |
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As you can see above, Rockingham County is in Zone 1 -- which means we are in an area that is likely to have high radon levels. What is radon, and what does it mean for you? Read on, from the EPA.... Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Radon can also enter your home through well water. Your home can trap radon inside.Learn more about radon and real estate here. If you are buying a home with a basement, I would recommend that you consider a radon test as a part of your home inspection process. | |
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The Shenandoah Valley is in ZONE 1 for Radon |
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As you can see above, Rockingham County is in Zone 1 -- which means we are in an area that is likely to have high radon levels. What is radon, and what does it mean for you? Read on, from the EPA.... Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Radon can also enter your home through well water. Your home can trap radon inside.Learn more about radon and real estate here. If you are buying a home with a basement, I would recommend that you consider a radon test as a part of your home inspection process. | |
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Understanding Radon |
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 Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause cancer -- in fact, it is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking! Radon quickly disperses in air, reducing its danger, but if it accumulates in a basement or other living space, it can be quite problematic. One of the main sources of radon gas is from a variety of types of rock, such as granite and shale. And thus, people have begun to wonder whether granite counter tops might pose a risk! Click here to download A Citizen's Guide To Radon, a publication from the EPA on how to protect yourself and your family from Radon. | |
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Scott Rogers
Funkhouser Real
Estate Group
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scott@funkhousergroup.com
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