Radon and Real Estate 

In more recent years, people have been concerned about Radon Gas levels before purchasing a home. Many people are having radon testing performed as part of their home inspection. 

While Radon Testing and Mitigation may not be mandatory procedures during a real estate transaction, the results of a radon test are subject to real estate disclosure laws. This means, if a radon test is performed, the owner of the home is then required to reveal the results to any potential buyers.

In other words, if a home is tested by a potential buyer, and that buyer backs out for any reason, the owner of the home is now required to provide those test results to the next person looking to purchase the home, even if the next person has not requested a radon test. 

Radon does not need to prohibit or delay a real estate transaction, here's what you need to do. 

Building a home? Read our blog post: “Radon Resistant Construction for Homeowners.”

More and more people are becoming health conscious these days.

People are watching what they eat and exercising on a regular basis.

They don't just want to live longer; they want to live healthier.

But not everyone has the time or the ability to join a gym. Getting ready and the commute itself takes up enough time as it is.

Then you have to hope that no one is using the machines you need, and there's always that awkward guy grunting in the mirror you have to deal with.

That's why more and more people are turning their basements into a home gym.

With just a few pieces of equipment, you can replicate just about anything in your basement that you can do in a gym, without the hassle or the membership fee.

But are there any side effects to working out in your basement?

One of them that you'd likely never know about is working out in elevated levels of radon.

Your basement is prone to higher levels of radon, so you have to wonder how many people are unknowingly exposing themselves to cancer-causing gas.

Concerned your basement may have high levels of radon? Learn what you can do with this blog post: "Protect Your Home With These Radon Detectors." 

Can Radon be a Problem in Commercial Buildings? 

Many people think of Radon Gas as a problem associated with residential homes. Of course it is extremely important to know if there is elevated radon levels in your home, however, you shouldn't overlook the risk of radon inside of commercial buildings. 

There are a countless number of people who spend eight hours or more per day inside the same office or work space. This is a substantial amount of time, and if radon levels inside your workplace are high, then you have an increased risk of contracting lung cancer. 

It is up to the owner of the building or the employer to ensure they are proving a safe work environment for their employees, and this should include commercial radon testing and mitigation services if needed to remove excess gas from the property. 

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United Sates, causing around 20,000 deaths per year. Although radon is dangerous inside homes, it can still be a serious problem inside commercial property buildings. 

Radon gas is a natural gas that occurs naturally all around the world.

However, when it's found in high concentrations in homes, schools, or businesses, it poses health risks to everyone who is exposed to it.

There are several things you can do to combat the risks of radon, like having your home tested and mitigated by professionals.

Another way to combat this risk is to buy radon detectors that can detect radon gas in homes and wells, with the hope of preventing any potential adverse effects.

In the article below, we'll learn a little more about radon, and talk about five of the best radon detectors available.

Just bought your dream home? Read our blog post: "If You Just Bought A Home, This is What You Need to Know."

Which Homes are More Susceptible to Radon? 

You may have heard of Radon Gas and the health issues it can cause, or you may be hearing about is just now for the very first time. 

Does Radon Stay in the Basement? 

Is there Radon Gas in your Ohio home? Did you test your home for radon and find elevated concentration levels of this radioactive gas inside your home? 

Maybe this is the first you're hearing of radon, you might be wondering why you even need to worry about radon in the first place. Or maybe you're wondering, doesn't radon gas stay in the basement? I don't live in my basement, so what is there to be worried about? 

While those are good questions, the unfortunate answer is NO, radon gas does not just stay in the basement. If there is radon problem in your home, there is a problem throughout your entire home, including your most lived in areas like the living room, bedrooms, and kitchen. 

Radon is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. There is no way for a human to detect it.

Having your home tested for radon is the only way to know if your home has high levels of radon, a radioactive gas that leads to the risk of lung cancer and other health risks over time with radon exposure.

In the article below, we will discuss the six things everyone should know about radon.

A common concern for people is what they should do immediately after they find out their home or workplace has high levels of radon. Find out more in our blog post:

 Should I Go to the Doctor If I've Been Exposed to Radon?

Radon Gas and New Construction 

If you are in the process of building a new home, there are lots of things to consider, but have you thought about Radon Gas and the impact it can have on you and your family? 

Is Radon Gas Only Found in Basements?  

Radon Gas is completely colorless, odorless and invisible, making it undetectable without proper testing equipment.

Everyone's house is at risk.

And, in turn, everyone's health is at risk.

It's a radioactive gas that can't be seen or smelled.

It's not quite as deadly as carbon monoxide, but the health risks are still severe.

Outside of smoking, it's the leading cause of lung cancer.

I'm talking about radon.

If you've already tested and found high levels of radon in your home, it's not too late to fix it.

You'll need to act fast, however, because the longer the radon is in your home, the higher your risk of developing lung cancer.

The EPA says, "you can reduce the levels of radon in your home by 99% if you use a radon reduction system."

There are also steps you can take right now that can help prevent and minimize radon levels from getting too high in your home.

Have you finally found your dream home and it has high levels of radon? Read our blog post: “Buying a Home with Radon Gas, Here’s What You Need to Know.”