by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Jan 26, 2015 | Chicago, Security, Vacant Property
Business developers in Chicago know that vacant buildings can be a serious issue when it comes to safety. The brutal, sub-freezing temperatures Chicago experiences in the winter months make vacant homes especially inviting as a shelter from the wind and temperatures....
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Jan 23, 2015 | Security, Vacant Property
Securing a vacant property if it is a multi-family property is typically not an all or nothing undertaking. For instance on a 4-flat property, one unit may be vacant while the remaining 3 units house tenant families. In a larger development, this could mean securing a...
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Oct 16, 2014 | Real Estate, Security, Vacant Property
The sun has faded into darkness, a carload of thieves cruise through an unsuspecting neighborhood. They can easily spot vacant property. The lawn is not mowed, the bushes are not trimmed, and it’s dark inside. Now they are looking for an easy way to break in. A vacant...
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Oct 7, 2014 | Security
Real estate agents are often placed in vulnerable situations, especially when they enter a vacant property. Agents who are alone when they show a home are open to attack by strangers. The recent slaying of an Arkansas real estate agent, reportedly abducted when...
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Sep 10, 2014 | Security
We know how hard it is to renovate homes, especially when security is a concern. Tools, materials, personal safety—these can all be worrisome when you’re doing double duty with a full time job and a rehab on the side. That being the case, we’ve joined Urban...
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Aug 28, 2014 | Detroit, Security, Vacant Property
As any business developer or city planner in Detroit knows, vacant buildings can be a serious issue when it comes to safety. The longer buildings do not have tenants, the more likely it is that they’ll become a target for crimes like vandalism and theft. Detroit is...