Safety & Security

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5 Ways Credit Cards Can Beat Buy Now, Pay Later Pl...
30 December, 2022| Education, General, Safety & Security
At first glance, a buy now, pay later plan's promise of no interest or upfront fees can seem more appealing than a credit card's terms. Dividing a transaction into, say, a pay-in-four installm... read more
Be Aware This Holiday Season.
21 December, 2022| Safety & Security, General, Education
Many of us spend the holidays relaxing and sharing in goodwill with friends and family. But some bad actors use the holidays to take advantage of people’s generous spirits. Scammers frequently t... read more
Hard freeze expected. Prepare now
20 December, 2022| Relocation & Newcomer, Master-Planned Communities,...
A hard freeze is expected to impact our area from Thursday night into Saturday. Please take immediate actions to protect pets, plants and pipes. It is imperative that you properly insulate outdoor pi... read more
How to prepare your Houston home for a hard freeze
19 December, 2022| Education, Home Safety, Safety & Security
In Houston, we don’t experience below-freezing temperatures often. A hard freeze may come around only once a year, if that. The impact a freeze can have on your home can be very costly so it&rsq... read more
6 Simple Steps to Prep Your Home for Holiday Guest...
14 December, 2022| General, Education, Safety & Security
Hosting has its shares of anxieties, especially if you're striving to make your home welcoming.How do you know everyone wil feel comfortable?And will you ever get a chance to relax yourself?You will i... read more
Holiday Lighting Safety Checklist
11 December, 2022| Safety & Security, Home Safety, Education
Lights, inside and out, are a beautiful part of the holiday season. But as with all electrical devices, you need to take special precautions.Before you deck the halls, run through this checklist to ke... read more
Winter Prep Now for No Regrets Later
8 December, 2022| Safety & Security
It's easy to get so wrapped up in leaf peeping and other outdoorsy fun that you cut back on pre-winter home maintenance. But doing basic tasks now could lead to an easier winter and a greener spring n... read more
Holiday Lighting Safety Checklist
7 December, 2022| Safety & Security, Education, General
Lights, inside and out, are a beautiful part of the holiday season. But as with all electrical devices, you need to take special precautions.Before you deck the halls, run through this checklist to ke... read more
Preparing Your Home for the Colder Months
1 December, 2022| Safety & Security, General, Home Safety
Now that the warm summer months are behind us, it's time to prepare for winter. Regardless of whether you expect to see sub-zero temperatures this season or you live in one of the warmer climates, pre... read more
Kitchen Fires: How to Prevent and Put out the Flam...
28 November, 2022| Safety & Security
I was troubled to see so many kitchen fires crowding the news today -- especially since Sunday begins Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15).Cooking fires, primarily started on ranges or in ovens, cause 40%... read more
Holiday Fire Safety Tips
27 October, 2022| Safety & Security
The holiday season is one of the most dangerous times of the year for household fires, so take note of these tips to reduce your risk.Residential fires during the holiday season are more frequent, mor... read more
6 Tasks That Every Smart Homeowner Does in October
17 October, 2022| Home Safety, Safety & Security
The temps are starting to drop; the smell of wood smoke is in the air.Temps are more chilly than warm. That's when veteran homeowners know it's time to do these six things if they want to avoid grief... read more
3 Things to consider when relocating
2 October, 2022| Relocation & Newcomer, Safety & Security, General
When moving to a new location their are things you need to consider. Depending on what your reason is for moving, different items may rank higher on your list than others. I will discuss three things... read more
Beware of Scams
16 September, 2022| Safety & Security, Neighborhoods & Communities, Re...
I want to inform everyone in regards to a scary fraud situation that happened to me this week. In the past few months I have sold a few lots in Benders Landing Estates. I had recently closed on a lot... read more
Extinguish Your Chance of a House Fire
7 September, 2022| Safety & Security, Condo Living, Home Safety
Malibu beach houses and mobile homes all burn down. Any home can catch fire and any home owner can die in the blaze. In 2009, house fires caused 2,565 deaths, 12,650 injuries, and 7.6 billion in direc... read more