August 26, 2008 Hurricane Fay brings rain to Georgia

Rainy weather is a great time for reviewing concerns of water run off. As the heavy rain pours down, especially after a long period of drought, unexpected issues or concerns become readily apparent. A good heavy rain can quickly let you know of blocked roof gutters and down spouts when they begin to overflow dumping water at the foundation instead of being diverted away from your home. In the same manner, drainage systems that have filled with debris can flood unexpectedly in yards and driveways. Today is a great day to check your roof runoff and maintain as necessary.

August 23, 2008 – Radon test

Picked up a radon test today in a condo near the Brookwood MARTA station. I was happy to let my client know that the test came back with an overall EPA average of 0.8 picocuries per liter – about the amount of radon gas levels reported in outside air in Georgia. The previous radon test I placed in zip code 30319 had a high reading. The only way to know if you have a radon issue is to test your home!

August 22, 2008 – Foreclosure and mold

Today I inspected a foreclosure home for a client who is an investor. The home was in good shape and was listed at a price to sell quickly. The utilities in the home had been shut off for a short amount of time. It does not take long for the Georgia heat and humidity, especially this time of year, to impact a home. In this case, a small spot of mold was found in the basement. Mold is certainly a concern! Here is a secret about mold – mold requires moisture. When you locate the source of the moisture and remove it, you remove the mold issue. Having your home inspected and tested for mold is the best way to find and remove the problem.

August 21, 2008 – 2008 Realtors Showcase

Today was the 2008 Realtors Showcase at the Cobb Galleria, and what a great show it was! It was very good to meet up with so many old friends as well as to meet so many new ones. I hope you had the opportunity to stop by the ASHI booth to pick up a small but valuable tool we were giving away (a thumb drive!) I noticed the long lines for the lock box key updates. I hope it all went smoothly for you.