Mountan Lake Properties, Cashiers, Highland and Lake Glenville, North Carolina

I had mentioned last week that I had found a neat little device to measure the levels of radon in my house. Since we spend most of the time in the basement level, I had tested this level first.  I found out it was above the accepted level of 4.2 as it came in at 6.5.  Needless to say, my wife and I will be getting this mitigated. But I decided to measure the levels on the second and third stories.  Those levels turned out to be within in the guidelines at 3.2

This made perfect sense to me as the basement level is on a concrete slab which means it sits closest to ground level and granite rock. It's nice to know that the gas seems to dissipate as it rises. 

So radon gas is present most anywhere in the world. There can tend to be a higer concentration around granite rock which is very prevelant in western north carolina. If you have a basement level in your home, I would suggest testing your home to make sure it's within the epa guidelines.  You can hire someone to do it or you can do what i have done, purchase a radon detecting device.  I purchased one, the Safety Siren. It was very simple to use and i found it very accurate when compared to a professional coming in and testing. It only ran 130 dollars and i picked one up at this site, http://www.safehomeproducts.com/shp2/showcategories.aspx?category=1260 

Short sale at  337 Undala Trail Glenville NC 28736. This is a great lake front property on the east side of lake glenville.  The home offers great sunset views and +/- 190ft of frontage.  This is truely a special piece of property on Lake Glenville.

Don't miss the first annual chocolate fest this saturday feb 11th at the Cashiers Library from 1pm-3pm.

New Lake Front listing on lake glenville at 46 levi road Glenville, NC 28736.  This is a great home on the east side of the lake, only +/- 5 miles from downtown Cashiers.  Here is the description of the home:

 Sophisticated lakefront home on desirable East side. Stunning panoramic lake views on deep water. Completely renovated in 2009. Open floor plan with lofted ceilings. Luxurious master suite and 3 additional sleeping quarters plus loft. Hardwoods throughout, custom kitchen with oversized island, integrated lighting, media and security system, and many thoughtful details.  Whats great is that all the renovations have been completed and it's ready to go.  You can sit on your deck on see the fireworks that are displayed on lake glenville!

On thursday Feb 2, I got an email from Cashiers Mortgage Services Inc showing the current interest rates. I'm just amazed at how low these rates are: 30 year fixed  3.50% / 15 year fixed 2.875%.  It really is a good time to buy in the Cashiers, Highlands, Sapphire Lake Glenville area as prices are still lower than they have been in years.  For more info on current rates, you can call Joe Pearson at Cashiers Mortgage Services, 

828-743-0075.  Tell him Rob Whitney sent you.