Realtors Join in Effort to Stop Mold

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Realtors Join in Effort to Stop Mold

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A new public education campaign by the National Center for Housing

and

the Environment (NCHE) and supported by the National Association of

Realtors aims to help the public become more informed and smarter

about

mold. It's a common problem homeowners face.

This month, a new public service announcement will begin airing on

television and radio stations across the country to educate

consumers

about moisture problems which can lead to mold growth in homes.

Creepy

mold creatures lurking under a leaky sink illustrate how moisture

can lead

to serious damage in the home. Viewers and listeners are urged to

visit

www.stopmold.org where they can learn more about the causes of

moisture problems in the home and how to solve them.

The education campaign arose out of independent case-study research

carried out by NCHE and the NAHB Research Center which suggested

many mold problems are related to home maintenance issues and the

homeowner's inability to recognize moisture problems and solve them

quickly.

" NAR is pleased to support this outreach so consumers have all the

facts.

Homeowners need to know that water leaks and high indoor humidity,

two

leading causes of mold growth, can be avoided, " said Ed Tugaw, 2005

chair for the NAR Committee on Land Use, Property Rights and the

Environment. " Homeowners need to look for the causes of moisture,

since

water can enter a home in numerous places. "

Realtors have partnered in this public outreach effort with the

NCHE, an

independent, non-profit organization focused on land use and

environmental issues. " Thanks to a grant from HUD and supplemental

support from NAR, we are anxious to correct some of the

misinformation

consumers may have seen in the press, " said Sharon Oxley, executive

director of NCHE. " Mold can't grow if moisture isn't present and

this

information helps homeowners understand the urgency of fixing

moisture

problems. "

Left unchecked, mold can create unhealthful conditions in the home

particularly for those suffering from allergies and asthma. Mold can

also be

expensive to clean up, if the problem persists. Daily maintenance,

good air

circulation and adequate ventilation are recommended to prevent the

spread of moisture and the growth of mold.

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