Radon in Annapolis?
Do we have radon in homes here in the Annapolis area?
Sometimes, but usually not.
There are areas in Anne Arundel County including some places that are “Annapolis” that have levels of radon high enough to cause concern. The northern part of the county is most commonly has the elevated levels of radon.
What this means for buyers is that you should take a careful look at the radon maps for the area and if your home is close to an area with historically high radon levels, you should make sure that the home is testes before you buy. Try this link to get an official EPA brief of the what home buyers should be aware of http://www.epa.gov/radon/video/breathing_easy.wmv
The radon test is usually less than $200. However, if it finds radon, you are forewarned. You then, assuming you wrote your offer appropriately, have a choice of walking away from the home you fell in love with, negotiating with the seller for a price break, or simply plan to pay to have the radon taken care of after your purchase.
Given today’s buyer’s market, usually you can get a radon mitigation price break.
The radon test is just one of the tests you should probably consider before buying your home of course. Talk to you real estate agent, or even ask me?
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