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Do you have Mold in your house?

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Real Estate Agent with Century 21 Coastal Realty Ltd.

Mold Symptoms

Mold exposure in contaminated buildings can cause many adverse mold health effects and mold allergy symptoms.

Common Symptoms of Mold Exposure

Stuffy nose

Irritated eyes

Wheezing or Cough

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

Skin reactions

Headaches

Nose bleeds

Allergy and cold like symptoms

Fatigue

Three Key Factors to Consider for Mold Exposure

The persons age or health condition

The amount of mold exposure

The type of mold

People at the Greatest Risk to Effects of Mold Exposure

Infants and children

The elderly

Pregnant women

People with asthma, allergies, and other respiratory conditions

People with weakened immune systems

Amount of Mold Exposure

The amount of exposure is influenced by the level of mold contamination in the air. The air can be analysed for mold levels to pin point the exact amount of mold spores in the indoor air through Mold Air Testing. Another consideration of mold exposure is the amount of time a person spends in the building or area that has elevated levels of mold in the air.

Types of Mold

Molds are organized into three groups according to human responses; Allergenic, Pathogenic, and Toxigenic. Mold species classified as Toxigenic typically pose the greatest health risk to occupants.

 

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Diane Friesen
Century 21 Coastal Realty Ltd.
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Diane, The Big “M” word … M O L D. It can kill people and can kill every transaction where mold is discovered. Lenders won’t lend … insurance companies won’t insure … this is why we get inspections!

Sep 03, 2010 04:06 AM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
Talk To or Text Peter 250-213-9490

Hi Diane,

you are just rocking, another great topic and post,  for years we heard about mold, radon gass, asbestos, and lead paint issues from the USA, so far only the mold problems have really made an inpact on western canadian transactions. I wonder when the other 3 will get their passport and cross the border......

Happy labor day weekend and Happy Selling.

 

Sep 03, 2010 04:44 AM
Diane Friesen
Century 21 Coastal Realty Ltd. - Surrey, BC

I might have to attack those next . . . I think you can tell I don't leave a subject alone until I thoroughly understand it.  It's the pit bull in me.  

Sep 03, 2010 04:52 AM
Jark Krysinski *PREC (Personal Real Estate Corporation)
REMAX CREST REALTY WESTSIDE - Vancouver, BC
TeamYVR Team Leader, BA,ABR,IRES,IMSD,LLB

Diane, thanks for this article on Mold.  I put a link to it on my website for my clients in case they have questions about mold. 

If you'd like to exchange referrals in this industry, provided you don't have anyone in the Downtown and Westside core to refer clients to, I'd like to be that agent for you.  More information about me is available on my site, blogs, etc.

Dependably,
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Sep 14, 2010 06:34 PM