Crimes Against Real Estate Professionals and Other People

Crimes Against Real Estate Professionals and Other People

Okay, so we all need to be reminded of safety.  Today my friend wrote on Facebook how she was robbed at gunpoint last night in the parking lot after grocery shopping.  This same thing happened to my mother a few years ago during the Christmas season. However, this blog is not about that, but about what is happening all over the country to real estate professionals during this horrible housing situation where people are losing their homes and just need someone to blame.

So I was reading once again and saw this story on ABC.News.Go about Crimes Happening To Real Estate Professionals. It was a bit scary and prompted me to look for blog on this topic.  Here are two of the best Active Rain has to offer.

David Burrows wrote one on safety.

Tami Vroma writes Safety Tips for Women Realtors.

And remember, during the trying economic times and especially the holiday season, people are getting desperate.  Be aware of your surroundings and know how to protect yourselves!

Warmest Regards,
Linda K. Mayer,
Realtor, Office Manager  
License # 01767321
A Realtor you can Trust!
(626) 824-8927 Cell
(909) 670-2711 Direct
LindaKMayer@live.com
Linda's Website

10 Things That Paint A Bullseye On Your Home

10 Things That Paint A Bullseye On Your Home


Okay, so once again I was reading an article.  This time it was in YAHOO FINANCE about things thieves look for when they are casing an area to rob.  Some of them can be quite sneaky so I will just mention a few of the high lights.



For those of you with an entrance into your home from the garage:  close and lock your garage doors!  If a thief can enter the garage and shut the door from inside, he has plenty of time, out of sight of your neighbors, to break into your home and rob the place.  According to the article, there are garage door openers that randomly choose codes and change them frequently.  sounds like a good investment.
We used to do this when I was a little girl:  If you have a sliding glass door, put a dowel in the channel.  This will stop a burglar from opening the door wide enough to either get through or take out the dowel and open the door.


And lastly, but certainly not least:  DO NOT POST YOUR VACATION PHOTOS ON Facebook or any other social media site until you are back home.  Burglars search for just this type of thing and are ready to come on over and take your things before you get home!  It's especially dangerous if you are leaving the kids home by themselves.  Can you imagine the scene when the burglar enters your home?  Terrifying!


If you want to see the other seven on the list, please click on the article link above.  In the day and age, and with our disintegrating economy, you can never be too careful!

Warmest Regards,
Linda K. Mayer,
Realtor, Office Manager  
License # 01767321
A Realtor you can Trust!
(626) 824-8927 Cell
(909) 670-2711 Direct
LindaKMayer@live.com
Linda's Website