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November 2024 Newsletter

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Jason Cossette

Posted in Home Buyers, Home Sellers, Newsletter, Real Estate Advice, Realtor Regina, Regina Homes, Regina Market Stats, Regina Real Estate, Saskatchewan Real Estate

November brings the last few opportunities to complete fall maintenance projects in and around your home, before snow and cold temperatures arrive. Keeping up with necessary service and repairs will help you build equity in your home. Just a few things to remember to do: clear the eavestroughs, seal drafts with caulk or weatherstripping, and close shut-off valves to outside water faucets. This is also a good time to have a professional inspection your furnace, and check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. For a list of these tasks and many more, ask me for my comprehensive Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist.

Also important to note is that November is Radon Awareness Month. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from rock, soil and water. It can be trapped inside homes where it builds up in the air over time, causing an increased risk of serious illness. All types of houses can have elevated radon levels, including older homes, new builds, drafty as well as well-insulated homes. A radon test kit is the best way to measure your home’s level of this gas. Health Canada suggests testing for 3 months during the heating season, which makes November an ideal time to get your kit. Learn more about radon below in my Featured Article.

Take action today, and complete those fall maintenance tasks to secure your home against the cold months ahead. For more guidance, consider reaching out to professionals who can assist you, and please consider me as your resource for a professional recommendation.

Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy the cozy season with peace of mind.

Read on for “Radon Awareness Month”, “My Feature Listing", and "What's Happening in Regina"

CLICK HERE to visit my blog for the Saskatchewan REALTORS® Association's October update on Regina Market Stats.

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Radon In Your Home: What You Need To Know

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from rock, soil, and water. It can be trapped inside homes where it builds up in the air over time, causing an increased risk of serious illness.

Radon can be trapped inside homes where it builds up in the air over time, causing an increased risk of serious illness.

All types of houses can have elevated radon levels, including older homes, new builds, drafty, and well-insulated homes.

A radon test kit is the best way to measure your home’s level of this gas. Health Canada suggests testing for 3 months during the heating season, which makes November an ideal time to get your kit.

There are 2 types of radon test kits: Short term kits test for radon for 2-90 days, while long term kits test for over 90 days to provide your home’s year round average radon level.

When should you test for radon?

- if it’s never been tested, or levels are unknown

- before and after renos that convert an unfinished basement area into living space

- after making repairs to reduce radon levels

- when preparing to buy or sell a home

The Canadian guideline for radon in indoor air is 200 Becquerels per cubic metre (200 Bq/m3). If your test measures a higher level, consult with a certified radon mitigation professional to help you find the best way to reduce the radon level in your home.

Other ways to reduce radon levels in your home:

- increase air flow by opening windows and using fans and vents to circulate air

- seal cracks in floors and walls

- when buying a new home, inquire about radon protective measures

My Feature Listing: SOLD

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What's Happening in Regina

A few things happening around the city during the month of November.

November 20 - Regina Pats vs Tri-City Americans - Brandt Centre

November 23 - Holiday Bazaart - Mackenzie Art Gallery

November 25 - 30 - Canadian Western Agribition - REAL District

November 27 - Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland - Conexus Arts Centre

Notable, Quotable, Quotes!

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”
George Eliot

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”
Helen Keller

“Worry is a misuse of imagination.”
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