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The Aftermath of Christmas! Don't turn happiness into a tragedy...

Reblogger Evelyn Johnston
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Friends & Neighbors Real Estate RB14036506

Most of us want to get our homes back in order after Christmas and start getting the boxes and paper into the trash.  Larry talks about people scouting neighborhoods for potential break-ins. Please think before you throw out the box.  Protect your valuables! Take Larry's advice and do as he asks below...

Original content by Larry Johnston RB14037276

The Aftermath of Christmas! Don't turn Happiness into a tragedy

The excitement of Christmas to children explodes when it's time to open the presents. In our family, my wife and I buy for each other, but all the adults decided to only buy for the children.  When you have a large family, the cost of gift giving Can be overwhelming. Christmas is not just about what gifts everyone will buy you, although it is for many of the Children.

When it is all over and you have a pile of wrappings, the local police recommend that you cut up boxes, such as TVs, stereos etc.. as there are thieves roaming the neighborhoods looking at your trash cans.  Then when convenient, they burglarize your home and all those presents become their presents. Don't make it easy for them to see what you have. Try to wit until the last minute before putting your trash and boxes by the curb.  If you have trash pickup on Monday, don't put it out days in advance.  It gives thieves ample time to go through your trash.

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If you now anyone that wants to buy or sell a home in Elkhart, Indiana, have them call me:

Larry Johnston, 574-304-7577. Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC, Ekhart, Indiana,

or email larry@larry-johnston.com

Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

I recycle most everything so it never hits the trash can.  But thieves know that this is a great time of the year to catch people not paying attention!!

Dec 27, 2013 12:30 AM
Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Evelyn and Larry,

This is great advise.  I take our boxes and all packaging to recycle; name and address is removed before hand!  Hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your family!

Dec 27, 2013 12:31 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Good morning Evelyn,  Thanks for the re-blog.  I hope you have a great day.

Dec 27, 2013 12:48 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Bruce, I hadn't thought of removing name and address, but an excellent idea!

Dec 27, 2013 01:25 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Mike, you are so right! We are usually in a hurry to straighten things up we don't protect ourselves...

Dec 27, 2013 01:26 AM