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In a Litigious Society...
A decade ago, if someone brought up the word "mold" in a conversation, it more than likely had something to do with food gone bad, or a bathroom in need of a good cleaning.
Today, just mentioning the word sends a shiver down the spines of principals involved in a real estate transaction, as well as their agents.
A suggestion, or, "idea," if you will:
Inspect 
Disclose
Eliminate
All defects
This "rule" applies to both Buyers and Sellers.  As a Buyer, you want the piece of mind you and your family will be free of any health and safety hazards.  There is, of course, a caveat, which I will explain at the conclusion of this post.
As a homeowner and potential Seller, nip this nightmare in the bud by periodically inspecting and maintaining, just as you would with regard to termites, and the rest of the ongoing maintenance that goes hand in hand with ownership and the pride thereof.
Example: a transaction I was involved with not too long ago, I was representing one client as both their listing agent, as well as representing them for their purchase.  The combined value of the inventory in question was close to 5 million; no small matter.
My clients asked me about inspections, what ... more

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