Christmas HouseCrime is up and it's just how it is this month and in a deep recession. Consider taking some action steps to protect your family and property. 

Holiday Home Security Tips

  • Lock your doors every day all day long.
  • Use a security alarm system. Get one if you don't have one.
  • Remove unwanted newspapers and magazines.
  • Don't display your tree and gifts to the front.
  • Use automatic lights on your house, front and back.
  • Hide your valuables.
  • Consider installing a home safe; they start in the low $100's at  home improvement stores.
  • Hide your ipads, ipods, smart phones, etc.
  • Inventory your items by photos and serial numbers.
  • Video your home,front, back, and interior for insurance purposes. Do not edit at all or it may void your claim or not be admissible in court. They use software to detect it.
  • Don't leave your password written and hanging around.
  • Back up your computes.


I write this from the heart as I've had 3 friends in the last two weeks report burglaries. Please take some action. And if they do bust in, remember, it's just stuff. I'm more concerned about your safety and identity than what's under the tree.

Peace and Love,

Cathy


 

DON'T BE A DINOSAUR! LOVE THE EARTH!

 

SunAgent CertifiedCathy Bureau, NAR GREEN, EcoBroker, recently obtained the SunAgent certification being test marketed out of New Jersey for real estate solar education. As the founder of Green Home Realty, Cathy Bureau is an entrepreneur recognized in the industry by builders and colleagues for her expertise in green real estate. She is a member of Build San Antonio Green and the Texas Green Network-SA. You can find her via website: GreenHomeRealtySA.com, blogs:  SanAntonioHomesBlog.info, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Natural Awakenings SA Magazine Please contact her directly to schedule her as a guest speaker or for media interviews for your company events.


CATHY BUREAU - YOUR MOST VALUABLE REAL ESTATE ASSET


I Love the Earth

CATHY BUREAU Broker/Owner

MBA, REALTOR, GREEN, SFR, ECOBROKER, SUNAGENT

(210) 560-1891 Direct

www.GreenHomeRealtySA.com

I would LOVE to HELP YOU buy or sell in the San Antonio-Austin area. Please call me, CATHY BUREAU GREEN Home Realty (210) 560-1891. 

Did you enjoy reading my blog? Then follow me here:

San Antonio Homes Blog  Facebook Fan Page - Cathy BureauLinkedIn Profile - Cathy BureauTwitter Profile - Cathy BureauYouTube Channel: GreenHomeRealtySA


OTHER GREAT BLOGS THAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

Not ALL Realtors are the Same

The San Antonio River Walk - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

New Homes in San Antonio, Texas - How to Choose a Builder

San Antonio Home Buying Made Easy

Rent Versus Buy - The Real Cost of Renting!

This is to advise you that you are using copyrighted and protected material on your website/blog. Your illegal use of any articles derived by Cathy Bureau or Green Home Realty. This is original content and I am the author and copyright holder. Use of copyright protected material without permission is illegal under copyright laws. You may print one copy for your own records not to be distributed without specific written permission. You may re-write the post to include excerpts with a link to the original content. You must credit the material specifically to me, as author, and my website.

 
Post is included in group: Addicted to Active Rain
Post is included in group: BananaTude
Post is included in group: Blogging & SEO
Post is included in group: Dedicated Bloggers
Post is included in group: Diary of a Realtor

8 Comments on Keeping Your Home & Family Secure During the Holidays

NOV
30
2011
584,963 Points 46 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Cathy -

I must say you've beat me to posting on crime and the season.  Great  job!  I've been looking for you then realized I had not added and subscribed to your posts taking care of both of those little things now and would appreciate it if you return the favor. 

Best regards from the Q
10:40am • #1
335,517 Points 23 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Sure John. Yeah, I should have done that a long time ago. Thanks!
10:49am • #2
151,947 Points 6 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Cathy, thanks for the excellent advice!  You mentioned a few things that I need to do myself.  As it stands, the big ticket item in my area is flat screens.  Although, I am sure there is not a thief alive who will pass up the opportunity to swipe an iPad, iPod, smart phone, or anything else for that matter.  Hoping to avoid being a victim, I am certain to take your advice. 
10:49am • #3
1,099,038 Points 51 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

You must need security systems in your area but a salesman for them in mine would be like the Maytag person with long long days and no phone ringing. We are in the 4th lowest crime state and the northern portion is half that pretty good state average.  Are tasers used in your area, carried too? Are there gangs? Got me thinking about the Home Alone movie and Kevin eating mac and cheese TV dinners.
10:53am • #4
335,517 Points 23 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Lisa - Glad I could be of help.

Andrew - We live in a city of 2.2M with an average education level of high school. We are on the border of Mexico.  I think that sums it up.  I used to live in San Angelo, TX as my parents were military and loved Goodfellow AFB. But I choose to live in a big city as I love the lifestyle. With that comes some challenges. I have been to ME, RI, and MA a few times since my husband's dad and family live there. It just isn't for me. But it is very beautiful and peaceful. I guess I like the hustle and bustle. Our Christmas' look like this:

(World famous San Antonio River Walk - Carolers and dining on the river)
11:17am • #5
728,142 Points 103 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Cathy - Great tips. My security system is two large dogs (who really wouldn't harm a soul, but they bark loudly, mostly at the sheer joy of meeting someone new) and a very noisy little dog to wake them up and get them going. It's always sad to hear of people getting burglarized this time of year.
11:20am • #6
DEC
01
2011
956,146 Points 53 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Cathy, great tips for this time of year when so many less fortunate feel the need to violate our homes!
9:22am • #7
JAN
06
2012
492,317 Points 10 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Good Evening Cathy:

Unfortunately, crime plagues all urban areas.  It it unfortunate.  I yearn for a day when I can turn on the tv and not hear about a burglaries, car-jacking, killing or a DUI.

If only people had more hope...maybe they would turn away from crime.  Most of the folks I know are armed...I pity the fool that would try to rob their homes.. Excellent post Cathy...Happy New Year.

 
11:33pm • #8


What does the graphic say?
Leave a response…

(optional)
Spam Prevention: