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Summer Can Be Mold Season...HEADS UP...EYES OUT FOR...

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Real Estate Agent with EXP Realty 414-525-0563 57026-90 Broker
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. Our friends at Advanta-Clean remind us that along with the Sunshine...Summer is also Mold season...and you need a heads up ...eyes right to detect some of the moldsigns that this may be an issue in your home. 

   Here are some tips to help you prevent and identify mold in your home.

Summer Is Mold Season,

During warmer months, mold growth can thrive.

Here are a few tips to prevent mold:

  • Run your AC on hot days! Mold grows best in temps above 77 degrees Fahrenheit, so it's best to keep your air lower than that.
  • Keep indoor humidity below 50%. Run a dehumidifier if the humidity is higher to reduce the amount moisture in your air. 
  • Keep an eye out for condensation or moisture around your air ducts. Running the AC can cause condensation, that moisture provides a place for mold to grow.
  • Watch for any leaks in your roof. Discolored spots on the ceiling generally means there is a leak.
  • Check  to sure kitchen and Bathroom fans are properly exhausted - this is a frequent problem we see in home inspections in every price range...Luxury homes included. Improper exhaust to an attic can leave mold that is undetected by the homeowner.
​ This has been an educational home maintenance blog post brought to you by Sally K. & David L. Hanson, Broker Associates with EXP Realty,honored to be of service for all things real estate in southeastern Wisconsin.
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Sally and David,

Thank you for the mold lesson...Wishing you both a nice relaxing week end.  A

Jul 05, 2019 08:16 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That is a dirty word in the real estate world and nobody wants to have to deal with mold, great advice as always my friend!

Jul 05, 2019 08:38 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Mold in our crawl spaces is always a danger in my area, Sally and David. So many people who turn off their AC's when they are not at home in our hot and humid climate don't have a clue what a danger that poses to their homes.

Jul 05, 2019 08:45 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Our new HVAC system senses humidity and automatically takes care of the air.  We also worry about the "m" word, generally during inspections. 

Jul 05, 2019 10:16 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Sally and David thank you for sharing the tips.  Mold is a big issue!!!

Jul 05, 2019 12:00 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Great tips Sally and David to sellers. Easy ways to prevent, and identify mold in the house!

Jul 05, 2019 12:47 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

HI Sally K. & David L. Hanson - These are great tips for those who live in areas of higher humidity. Homeowners should be very aware of these conditions and you are helping to make them aware. 

I keep my AC at about 78º so I was alarmed until I checked the weather station and remembered... we don't have much humidity.  The interior is about 28% and outside is 8% right now. 

Jul 05, 2019 02:27 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Ugh Sally and David, the thought of mold makes me start to cough!!!  This is why homeowners need to be aware of any leaks in their home. 

Jul 05, 2019 06:37 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Sally, I find most buyers when writing a contract, besides getting a home inspection, mold is usually the next thing they want to be inspected.

Jul 05, 2019 07:13 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Sally.

One of our grandsons is having a home inspection soon.  I know the inspector will find evidence of mold.  It will be interesting to find out just how much is in the home.

Jul 06, 2019 02:16 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is good advice to share. We frequently find mold in foreclosures that  have been vacant.

Jul 06, 2019 06:42 AM
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