Got another radon test back today with an elevated reading, with some spikes over 17pCi/l (over 4.25 times the EPA's remediation/action level). This was on another home in Clark County *no where near the Columbia River* (since there are some who suggest that it is only an issue in the most sourth
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12/31/2011
Radon Myths I have heard many a real estate professional in this area suggest that "if" radon is a concern in SW Washington and NW Oregon that it is "only a concern when you are close to the river": a step up from the others who suggest that "it isn't a problem in this region of the country". EP
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12/29/2011
"WEST LINN, Ore. -- There is talk the housing market may be on the way back up. Construction, homes sales and prices are all up. It's giving Wall Street and the economy an early Christmas present. This time of year, the real estate market is in limbo. But, this November and December in West Linn,
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12/22/2011
Via Chris Berg at Envoy Mortgage: "As you may have heard the FHA 90 day flip waiver expires on 12/31/11. As of today the waiver HAS NOT been extended. This means that any borrowers or listings you have where the subject property has been owned by the seller for less than 90 days will need to tak
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12/22/2011
Nickelsen Home Inspections, LLC is proud to announce that we are now offering the option of professional grade continuous radon monitoring: no more canister tests that take forever to get the results. If you want radon testing done, our equipment can produce results in 48-96 hours from the start
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12/13/2011
Off to celebrate 11.11.11 at 11:11 and 11seconds. I don't know what we are doing, but I am sure it will be celebratory. :-) Have a good evening!
11/11/2011
"Novembers" are not supposed to be this busy. What on earth is going on?! :-) I'll take it...
11/11/2011
Hair stylists, especially at places like Perfect Look or Supercuts, dont make a lot of money. I like to tip generously. If you are blessed with extra, tip generously. If not, be kind, smile and thank them for their work. Your little acts kindness change the world, one person at a time.
09/24/2011
Here's to you Mr. Why-Pay-For-An-Electrician-DIY-Handy-Man-Home-Owner! Why ask for help when you can "get 'er done" all on your lonesome with some wire nuts, speaker wire, and just about anything else you can find!? After all, in Vietnam you *were* an electrician (you worked on one part of one ki
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09/24/2011
Great article from the Chicago Tribune: You won't believe the stuff Jay Markanich has seen on his rounds as a home inspector. Among other things: exhaust fans that vent to nowhere, faulty drain line connections that will surely leak, drywall screws that are used for everything but their intende
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09/17/2011
