Mold : Is that a problem if you are buying or selling a home?

Most people don't believe that mold could be a problem here in the Phoenix area because the climate is so dry but many of the issues you list can cause mold problems even in the driest of climates and dealing with mold is always expensive compared to prevention. Excellent post Endre Barath, Jr. 

Not all mold is the horrible death defying thing that some Realtors who see any kind of discoloration anywhere label it....and then there is bleu cheese...my favorite mold !   Good article...had to kid you...it's my job :) !

Yes, mold could be a problem but not necessarily so. Water is usually the culprit!

Good morning Endre. Mold has indeed become a big issue, especially in Florida! Enjoy your day!

Mold is a very big issue and we see too much of it with basements that people  finished to have a play room and didn't have the house sealed properly first

Mold has become a major problem everywhere these days.  It can be so dangerous.  This is great advice for folks to avoid mold growing in their homes.

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Endre-I've only had one client's purchase affected by a mold issue. We found a great company to get it cleaned before closing.  But it could have been a problem without the right company doing the remediation.

Hi Endre - We also have had few problems with mold, but we lived in a semi-arid climate, which helps. Your advice about removing those factors that are attractive to mold are very useful.

Mold is dangerous to one's health and once the mold grows it's hard to get rid of. Prevention is worth the time and effort and these things you listed should be reviewed on a yearly basis.

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Endre, Mold is a serious problem and those are all escellent tips to follow so you do not end up with a mold issue. 

Endre mold is becoming more and more of a problem in obtaining financing these days.  I had an FHA loan held up for over a week because the Seller needed to produce in writing from a qualified company or individual that dark spots in the underside of the roof plywood was not mold.  If it have been mold it would of had to of been removed.  A few years ago it would not have even been given a second thought.

Something (typically) that is easily remedied with good old Clorox bleach and some common sense...to prevent it in the first place.  Your post provides great information on the latter!

Those precautionary measures are excellent solutions to keep mold from taking hold and growing.

One thing that my attny pointed out a long time ago is that most of the issue is in peoples heads and very little of what they think is toxic mold is anything to get concerned about.

Always insist on a test from a non biased source.

That aside, it is still good to keep moisture away from buildings and eliminate even the non toxic molds and mildews.

Good morning Endre.  Our mold issues up here are much more common in that our moisture is much more prominent than in SC.  Something our home inspectors watch for constantly.  Mark

Endre,

 Great blog on mold and those are all simple things to do! I hope you are having a great fall!

You bet its an issue...