Focus on Radon
April 21st, 2008 categories: Cincinnati, Ohio, Fairfield, Ohio, Mason, Ohio, Real Estate News, West Chester, Ohio
Living in Southern Ohio builds offers a lot of advantages- great housing at affordable prices, easy access to freeways and airports, Midwestern charm, non-stop allergies and let’s not forget “Radon”.
For those of s who have lived here for awhile, Radon is just a shoulder shrug- often forgotten until somebody mentions they had high radon levels in their home. Last Saturday’s Wall Street Journal had an interesting and informative article written by Gwendolyn Bounds ”My $1,200. Radon Job” which was a good reminder that while it isn’t the first upgrade job homeowners want to do- it is a good idea to get tested and mitigate any problem.
I do not pretend to be an expert on Radon. However, any home purchase in our area should have a radon test. Sellers would be wise to have a whole house inspection and a radon test prior to marketing their properties. This sort of proactive marketing minimizes unpleasant surprises for everybody.
There are a variety of Federal Government and Ohio websites with detailed information about radon with links to more sources: EPA Map of Radon Zones , Radon and Real Estate , The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency site on Radon, and Ohio Department of Health Radon in Homes .
Be an informed consumer- go to the state and/or federal web sites for information and make sure you have a qualified radon inspector perform the test for radon. If you have questions call 513-300-4090 or email.
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