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Shopping For A Safe Home
There
are lots of items that end up on new home wish lists
- open floorplan, lots of storage, backyard, neighborhood
with sidewalks, etc. If personal safety tops your
list of concerns consider the following attributes
of a safe home while shopping for your next property:
Gated Community
Restricted access to the homes, a physical barrier to the neighborhood, and on site security all decrease the risk of crime occuring at your property.
Low Crime Rate
Check the crime rate for both the town and the area you're considering buying in.
Visability
While you might sacrifice some privacy a home that is visable from neighbors' homes and the street is safer than one that is more secluded.
Lighting
Increase safety with a well lit exterior. A home that is lacking well placed street lights can be easily illuminated with flood lights. Add motion sensors to save energy when not in use.
Security System
No surprises here, a security system will greatly increase the security of the home. There are lots of choices ranging from those that just sound an alarm to high end systems that can alert local law enforcement, EMS, or the fire department if needed, and even those that can be programmed and checked remotely with a smartphone.
An added benefit to owning a safer home is that many of the items on this list could qualify you for a discount on your home owners insurance. Ask your insurance agent for details.
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