When my home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina sold in 2020, my family relocated to Florida expecting a fresh start. Instead, that move became the beginning of an unexpected journey into indoor environmental quality.
Our first stop was a timeshare resort, where we stayed for nearly 90 days. During that time, we were moved to different units approximately every two weeks. As we relocated from room to room, I began experiencing significant respiratory and allergy symptoms that I associated with changing indoor environments. I was also concerned about cleaning products being used between guests and elevated airborne particles coming from the HVAC systems. Seeking answers, I obtained certified laboratory testing and shared the results with those involved but I felt my concerns were not adequately addressed.
Hoping for a healthier environment, we moved into a newly constructed five-bedroom home in the ChampionsGate area. Shortly after moving in, members of my family experienced eye irritation and other symptoms that prompted us to investigate the home's indoor environment further. Additional laboratory testing identified issues that required remediation. When I contacted state agencies and my insurance company, I learned there were limitations on what different organizations could address, leaving many of my questions unanswered. The experience reinforced how difficult it can be for homeowners to navigate indoor environmental concerns.
As we continued renting, I became increasingly interested in how construction practices, moisture management, ventilation, filtration, and building maintenance can influence indoor environmental quality. Using tools such as infrared imaging and continuous indoor air quality monitoring, I documented conditions in multiple rental properties and shared information with the appropriate parties whenever concerns arose.
These experiences and being struck multiple times by heavy SUVs while sitting at a red light in Florida changed the direction of my life.
Today, I continuously monitor my home's indoor environment and use ventilation, filtration, purification, and moisture-management fresh air exchange strategies to help maintain a healthier indoor space for my family. What began as a personal search for answers has grown into a mission to help others ask better questions before they buy, sell, rent, or invest in real estate.
That mission became REESSData.
I believe prevention begins with education. By encouraging conversations about indoor air quality, water quality, ventilation, moisture control, filtration, and building performance, I hope to help families make more informed real estate decisions.
Better Data. Better Questions. Better Homes. Better Health.