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What Home Builders, Homeowners and Real Estate Agents Think About Mold
Athough it is uncommon in most homes, toxic mold, also known as black mold, has become a major issue for some home builders and homeowners in the United States. The effects have run the gamut from disposal to litigation.

Mold Hazards Are Preventable
In the right conditions, molds multiply and can release enough spores in the air to cause health problems.

Mold: Important Questions, Objective Answers
Conflicting information and media coverage about hazards of mold and how to handle mold problems have left many people confused, concerned and sometimes frightened. If you have or suspect a mold problem in your home, this fact sheet will help you make well-informed decisions about how to fix the problem and prevent its return.