It’s November and you are just about ready to get started with your Christmas shopping. You’re ecstatic because you don’t have to face the crowds or the stores. You just need to order everything online and sit back and wait for those packages to arrive. Right? Not so fast. As it turns out, burglars are … Read more
As a landlord, you need to do whatever you can to protect the investment you’ve made in your properties. That’s because a lot is going to get thrown at you. Tenant issues, maintenance, upgrades, safety and you have to be prepared. Part of your preparation is asking yourself some questions: What happens when an emergency … Read more
Do you have a front porch? If so, it’s important to make sure that it is well-protected. Your front porch is the entrance of your home. If it appears as though it can be easily breached, burglars are likely to see this as an invitation. In this blog post, we’ll talk about all the things … Read more
Everyone’s excitement builds as the year draws to a close. There are the parties, the gifts, and the overall festiveness of the season. Everyone’s mood lifts. Not surprisingly, there’s a rise in theft and property crime. According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, property theft crimes including burglary, increase by 20 percent. Why does this … Read more
Who’s afraid of the dark? Definitely not burglars, who prefer it for their work. Often, the advice given is to leave your porch lights on or lights in your home to dissuade them from targeting you. The thing is, a cursory glance on the Internet will show that there’s no consensus on whether this is … Read more