10/20/2026
Older homes can make people nervous when environmental health enters the conversation.
But building age by itself doesn't establish the condition of the indoor environment.
Maintenance, repairs, building design, water history, ventilation, and many other factors may be relevant to a professional assessment.
Avoiding blanket assumptions works both ways.
New doesn't automatically mean problem-free.
Old doesn't automatically mean unsafe.
Let building-specific information guide the conversation.