How To Test For Radon And Protect Your Home

The market is still moving, even with higher interest rates, but one of the biggest surprises for buyers and sellers has nothing to do with pricing. It is an invisible gas that you cannot smell, see, or taste, and it can affect your health and your closing timeline: radon.We start with a quick Henderson County real estate market update, including inventory, days on market, and why life changes keep driving home sales. Then we bring in our guest, Kimmy McBurney from Carolina Radon, for a practical, no-drama guide to radon testing and radon mitigation in Western North Carolina. Kimmy explains what radon is, why our region is considered EPA Level One, and why the only honest answer to “Do I have radon?” is “Test.” We also tackle common myths, like slab homes being immune, new construction being safe, or your neighbor’s results meaning anything for your house.From there, we get specific about risk and action: radon as the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, why kids and pets can be more vulnerable, how short-term tests work, and why levels can change after renovations or major weather events like Helene. If you are buying, selling, or investing, we also explain how radon shows up during due diligence in North Carolina, why pre-listing testing can prevent delays, and what to ask contractors about certifications, warranties, and guarantees.Subscribe for more local real estate and homeownership guidance, share this with a friend in Hendersonville or the surrounding mountains, and leave us a review with your biggest radon question.