Home security covers a broad scope of topics from door locks to smoke alarms to neighborhood watch programs.
The time to begin assessing the safety of any home is before you buy it. Once you find a house you like and want to purchase, take the time to visit the local police station to research local crime statistics and see if they meet your expectations. You may find that the actual crime rate in any given neighborhood may be significantly higher or lower than its reputation would lead you to believe.
Once you move into your new home, be sure to either re-key or change all the locks. Otherwise, it is impossible to who among all past occupants, neighbors, landlords, etc. might have a key to your home.
Here are some other websites with helpful tips:
Home Safety Council:
http://homesafetycouncil.org/mysafehome/index.aspx
Crime Doctor Advice:
Home Security/Burglary Prevention
http://www.crimedoctor.com/home-security.htm
Single adults face unique challenges when buying and selling a home. I know because I've done it myself, & a significant portion of my clients are single. This blog provides news & information you need to help you achieve your real estate goals. Alice Kuder, REALTOR®, Green. Prudential Northwest Realty Associates, Seattle, WA
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