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SPEECHLESS SUNDAY - A SIGN OF THE TIMES

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308

SPEECHLESS SUNDAY - A SIGN OF THE TIMES

There was a time when an air conditioning unit outside a house was safe. Not anymore. With the economic downturn and the rise of copper values, builders and homeowners alike have resorted to locking down outdoor units in an effort to detour would be thieves. We snapped this last week at a walk through for a new home. This smart builder is protecting his investment. It's just a sign of the times.

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About the Author: Sharon Alters works with her husband, Frank. They are in the top 5% real estate agents for production in the Jacksonville Florida area, specializing in Military and Corporate Relocation in the Fleming Island, Orange Park, St. Johns, St. Augustine and Beaches areas. Their local knowledge can help Relocating Buyers find the perfect lifestyle, whether it is a Castle on the Ocean, or a Cottage in the Country. 

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Comments (19)

Carolyn Crispin
Keller Williams Tri-Lakes - Branson, MO
Crispin Team Sells Branson Homes Land & Commercial

its a shame that we have to resort to this to protect our property.seeing this more and more.

Jul 01, 2012 01:55 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

This makes me more sad than anything.

 

Sending healing blessings,

Laura

Jul 01, 2012 01:56 PM
Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

That is one smart builder, Frank and Sharon.  I always like to do our final walk through on the way to the closing to make sure the AC unit wasn't stolen the night before-especially when it is a vacant property.

Jul 01, 2012 01:57 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

You know - one needs to do what they need to do.  In our market this has happened way to often and I'm quite sure home owners would do what they needed to do to protect their property.

Jul 01, 2012 02:07 PM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Carolyn, it's in a good neighborhood, but you never know.

Laura, it does.

Jul 01, 2012 02:23 PM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Bruce, it is. Not that someone couldn't get it off, but the extra time and trouble - they would just move on.

Anna, it has happened to us at our personal investment property when it was vacant last year.

Jul 01, 2012 02:24 PM
Doris Freeman
Zach Taylor Real Estate - Gallatin, TN
Broker/Agent, 615-961-7799

I understand vacant homes expecially HUD homes have been hit really hard.

 

Have A Great Day

Jul 01, 2012 02:39 PM
DeeDee Riley
Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA
Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

Boy you're right about that!  It's really too bad and quite shocking when you think about how much new HVAC systems cost.  Here in our area they are $10K+.  Great idea here though!

Jul 01, 2012 03:30 PM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Sharon,

It's a start but unfortunately I think determined theives can defeat this system. :)

Steve

Jul 01, 2012 03:34 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

What a sad statement, when we literally need to nail everything down. Many have gotten very creative with what they steal today.

Jul 01, 2012 07:48 PM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Doris, vacant homes like this new construction are easy targets.

DeeDee, they are pricy - we know from personal experience.

Jul 01, 2012 11:17 PM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Steve, they can. But most won't. They will move on to an easier target.

Joe, indeed. It's all that copper inside.

Jul 01, 2012 11:18 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Frank & Sharon, There is always an opportunity just waiting for someone to take advantage of when it is an easy target. Criminals definitely do not want to word hard at ripping people off!

Jul 02, 2012 01:45 AM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

WOW! I haven't seen that at all around here and it sure doesn't say much for people's honesty...........

Jul 02, 2012 06:42 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Frank and Sharon, silly me!  For a minute I thought it was just decorative iron work.

Jul 02, 2012 12:15 PM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Wanda, so true. This isn't 100% fool proof, but it's a deturrent for sure.

Barbara-Jo, unfortunately there are quite a few desparate dishonest folks these days.

Pat, lol, it isn't bad looking, is it?

Jul 02, 2012 12:20 PM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Sharon,

Congratulations. This post is now featured on "Speechless Sundays." :)

Steve

Jul 05, 2012 03:01 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Frank  & Sharon- our very good friends' house burned last May.  While they were in the clearing and planning stages my husband suggested he ask his AC company to remove and store his less than a week old AC units as a security precaution.   They'd been installed the day of the fire. 

Jul 07, 2012 05:18 AM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Steve, thanks!

Kathy, that was a wise request. It's no fun to buy something again when you have just paid for it.

Jul 09, 2012 02:10 AM