Home Buyer Resources

When is it Critical for a Home Buyer to Consider Home Health & Safety?

Any family member or occupant suffering or recovering from:

  • Severe Chronic illness such as cancer, cardiovascular disease
  • Chronic Respiratory Disease & Sinusitis
  • Autoimmune Disease
  • Compromised immune systems
  • If anyone spends >90% of time in the home

“Be Cautious… You Can Buy Dream but Inherit a Nightmare:”

2021 Real Estate Trends Making Buying a Healthy & Safe Home Challenging

Current Market Has Been and Will Continue to Be A Seller’s Market Due To Low Supply

  • Low Inventories
  • Lending standards loosening
  • Interest rates low
  • Investment trending from sticks to long- term assets
  • Shift to “Working from Home” becoming more permanent
  • Movement from cities to suburbs
  • Average days home listed is 25 days
  • In demand homes often sell in 1-3 days with multiple offers
  • Cash purchases increasing
  • Sight unseen is also increasing

Purchasers With Chronic Illnesses That Requiring High IAQ May Not Be Able To Participate Or Compete In Hot Markets

Professionals Consulted
UtilizationThoroughnessTime Required
FlexibilityCost
Home Inspectors
OftenLowShort (days)HighLow
Mold Inspection Professionals
Rarely
Medium but lack expertise and methodology
Medium (Days- within due diligence period)
HighMed
Building Science Professionals
Very Rarely
HighHigh (Weeks to schedule and complete lab testing
LowHigh-Depending on customer requirements
Real Estate Professionals
HighLowLowHighNone
Physicians
Almost Never
HighLowHighLow