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Great lot with Gentle, Rolling Terrain. Long Range Mountain View can be aquired on this lot with tree trimming!! All paved roads, End of the Road Privacy... more >> 1 of 2 photos Ranger For Sale $40,000 0 Beds / 0 Baths Endless Panoramic Mountain Views are what youll get from this 1... more >> 1 of 8 photos Ellijay For Sale $53,000 2 Beds / 1 Baths 40 ft Hy-Line Camper with Bay Window that overlooks the river! Upgrades include high efficiency stack washer & dryer, 2 slideouts, ducted heat and air, six sleeper, 2 door model... more >> 1 of 5 photos Blue Ridge For Sale $55,000 0 Beds / 0 Baths Superb Lot in Upscale Subdivision! Beautiful Panoramic Views of Layers & Layers of Mountains!!.. more >> 1 of 4 photos Ranger For Sale $55,000 0 Beds / 0 Baths Endless Panoramic Mountain Views are what youll get from this 1... more >> 1 of 1 photos Blue Ridge For Sale $114,000 0 Beds / 0 Baths 278 Ft. of Little Fightingtown Creek Frontage!! Gentle laying lot with Easy Creek Access. Excellent Building Site Sits Above this Noisy Creek thats one of North Georgias Premier Trout Streams... more >> 1 of 7 photos Blairsville For Sale $119,900 3 Beds / 2 Baths SHORT SALE!! BRING ALL OFFERS!!!!! Great Low Maintenance Ranch Style Home with Custom Floor Plan!.. more >> 1 of 1 photos Blue Ridge For Sale $134,900 0 Beds / 0 Baths 613 of Little Fightingtown Creek Frontage!! Gentle laying lot with Easy Creek Access. Excellent Building Site Sits Above this Noisy Creek thats one of North Georgias Premier Trout Streams... more >> 1 of 5 photos Blue Ridge For Sale $139,900 0 Beds / 0 Baths 9... more >> 1 of 8 photos Morganton For Sale $149,900 2 Beds / 3 Baths Retreat to the Mountains and Enjoy Getting Away to this 2BR/3BA Cabin with a Year Round Mountain View From All Three Levels!.. more >> 1 of 0 photos Mineral Bluff, For Sale $174,900 2 Beds / 2 Baths Enjoy Peace, Quiet & Privacy in the Mountains from this 2BR/2BA cabin sitting on 6 acres..... more >> 1 of 8 photos Blue Ridge For Sale $189,000 2 Beds / 2 Baths Great Bargain on this 2BR/2BA home sitting on 4... more >> 1 of 5 photos Blue Ridge For Sale $199,000 0 Beds / 0 Baths Over 1300 of creek frontage, rolling pasture land and majestic mountain views all encompass this 12.45 acres... more >> 1 of 0 photos Blue Ridge, For Sale $220,000 1 Beds / 3 Baths Still under construction but approx. 95% complete! 1BR/2BA and sleeping loft on 1.7 acres with 175 of Toccoa River Frontage!! Come in and finish the way you want..... more >> 1 of 8 photos Cherry Log For Sale $259,000 3 Beds / 2 Baths This property has it all...lake frontage, creek frontage, private location and tons of charm! Fully Furnished 2BR/1... more >> 1 of 8 photos Blue Ridge For Sale $275,000 3 Beds / 2 Baths Astonishing Views of Lake Blue Ridge & Multi-Mountain Layers are what youre going to get from almost Every Room of this Cabin!.. more >> 1 of 0 photos Blue Ridge, For Sale $279,000 2 Beds / 2 Baths Prow Front Chalet with tons of glass so you can see the Year Round Long Range Mountain & Pasture views!.. more >> 1 of 0 photos Reliance For Sale $439,000 3 Beds / 3 Baths New 4536 Sq Ft Home In The Mountains Sitting Among Towering Pines And Hardwoods Perched On A Mountain With Mountain Views. National Forest Borders 2 Sides And Offers Total Privacy... more >> View All Our Picks >> Home Mold A handful of US homeowners have burned down their homes, and everything in them, because they felt it was the only way to eradicate toxic mold from their surroundings. Juries have awarded huge sums of money to homeowners who initiated lawsuits against their insurance companies (for not paying for moisture-related repairs in time to prevent severe problems) and BLUE RIDGE home builders (for shoddy workmanship that resulted in house-wide mold). While toxic mold can definitely be a problem, in most instances its growth can be prevented or stopped before such drastic actions are necessary. What is Mold? Molds are fungi that reproduce by releasing tiny spores into the air. Spores lucky enough to land on moist objects may begin to grow. There are thousands of different types of mold and we encounter many of them every day, inside and out. What is Toxic Mold? Toxic mold is a type of mold that produces hazardous byproducts, called mycotoxins. While individuals with asthma and other respiratory problems may have reactions to many types of mold, it's thought that mycotoxins are more likely to trigger health problems in even healthy individuals. These toxins are believed to be linked to memory loss and to severe lung problems in infants and the elderly. Floating particles of mold are invisible to the naked eye, so it's impossible to see where they might have landed unless they begin to grow. Loose mold particles that accumulate on items within a house are easily inhaled and can be a constant irritation to the people and pets who live there. The toxic mold we hear most about is Stachybotrys chartarum (or Stachybotrys atra). This slimy, greenish-black mold grows on moisture-laden materials that contain cellulose, such as wood, paper, drywall, and other similar products. It does not grow on tile or cement. Even if the mold in your BLUE RIDGE home is not toxic mold, it can still be a problem, because mold growing on organic materials will in time destroy them. Too much mold of any type smells bad and degrades air quality. Be on the lookout for the damp, humid conditions where mold thrives: Bathrooms with poor ventilation. Install an exhaust fan if possible. Leaky water pipes. Repair them immediately. Roof leaks. Repair them right away. Flood cleanup should be handled as soon as possible. The EPA offers a handbook to help. Clothes dryers and exhaust fans should always vent to the outside, never under the house or back into a room. Other solutions: Consider installing a dehumidifier in chronically moist rooms. Don't carpet damp areas. It's the perfect breeding ground for mold. Insulate pipes and other cold surfaces to discourage condensation. Install storm windows to eliminate condensation on glass. Make sure the crawlspace under your house is well ventilated. Cover crawlspace dirt with plastic. Porous materials, such as ceiling tiles, may have to be replaced, but replacing them won't solve the problem if the source of moisture is not eliminated. Cleanup Clean visible mold with detergent and water. Allow to dry then apply a solution of 1/2 cup bleach per gallon of water to help kill the remaining spores. Make sure the room is well ventilated before you begin. Never combine bleach and ammonia because the mixture produces a toxic gas. Before You Buy Some BLUE RIDGE home buyers test air quality before closing on a home. In the past air quality testing was ordered primarily to detect radon gas, but mold tests are becoming more common. Your BLUE RIDGE home inspector may not perform mold tests, but can probably help you find someone who does. In my area that type of test costs between $300-$500 dollars. If you are concerned about toxic mold an air test might help you feel better about your new home. Talk to your BLUE RIDGE real estate experienced BLUE RIDGE real estate agent or your attorney to determine if a special contingency should be inserted in the contract that will allow you to back out of the deal if toxic mold is detected and cannot be thoroughly eliminated.

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