Safety & Security

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IMPORTANT Texas Property Code Update
1 October, 2012| Safety & Security, General, Property Management
IMPORTANT Texas Property Code Update Regarding Smoke Detectors, Effective Jan. 1, 2013 Effective January 1, 2013, the Texas Property Code update will take effect. Rental properties will now be requir... read more
LOST PET? TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP!
14 September, 2012| Neighborhoods & Communities, Safety & Security, Ge...
Lost Pet? Technology Can Help You come home and glance out the back door. Your dog is gone. How he escaped is a mystery. The more pressing question: How do you get him back? A little foresigh... read more
IT'S HURRICAN SEASON...ARE YOU PREPARED?
7 September, 2012| Home Safety, Safety & Security, General
It’s Hurricane Season. Are You Prepared? Recent images of Hurricane Isaac’s rampage along the Gulf Coast are a reminder that measures taken to prepare for big storms can reduce the damage th... read more
Home Burglary Prevention Tips
28 August, 2012| Home Safety, Neighborhoods & Communities, Safety &...
Nothing seems more like a personal attack on your privacy than arriving home and finding it has been burglarized. As you begin the debilitating task of reorganizing its ransacked state, and attempt to... read more
Managing Deductibles
23 August, 2012| Homeowners Insurance, Safety & Security, Houston L...
    The purpose of insurance is to shift the risk of loss to a company in exchange for a premium. Most policies have a deductible which is an amount the insured pays out of pocket be... read more
To Show or Not to Show ....That is the question......
9 July, 2012| Home Buying, Safety & Security, General
I am still amazed at the look of amazement every so often when I take a lead, meet them at a chosen listing to show for a first time - and thus introduce myself as Me.  It is usually a predictabl... read more
TIPS FOR MAINTAINING INTERNET SAFETY IN YOUR HOME!
15 June, 2012| Safety & Security, General, Education
8 common sense tips for maintaining a safe Internet environment in your home. 1. Discussion. Discussion. Discussion. Parents must have a good sense about what's going on in their kids' online... read more
Friendswood Participating in 2012 Great Texas Warr...
13 February, 2012| Neighborhoods & Communities, Safety & Security, Ge...
The City of Friendswood’s Municipal Court is one of 300 Texas jurisdictions participating in the "2012 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up", which officially begins Saturday, February 25, 2012. While no... read more
Important Phone Numbers
31 January, 2012| Neighborhoods & Communities, Relocation & Newcomer...
Emergency NumbersEmergency Only .................................................. 911Fire Department .................................................. 911Clear Lake Emergency Medical .................. read more
Travel Safey Tips From Officer Randy Derr
26 January, 2012| Home Safety, Safety & Security, General
It's that time of year when many of us pack up the family and go on vacation. Please make note of the following tips that may make your trip a little safer.Make sure to leave your home with a "lived i... read more
Listing a Home? Protect the CHILDREN Who Live Ther...
4 January, 2012| Safety & Security, General, Education
Staging specialist Julia Maher wrote an excellent post entitled "I'm Mayhem, and I'm Your Worst Nightmare!" showing how your MLS photos can put children who live at the property in harm's way. A... read more
9 THINGS TO DO AFTER LOSING YOUR WALLET OR PURSE!
26 December, 2011| Safety & Security, General, Education
NINE THINGS TO DO AFTER LOSING YOUR WALLET OR PURSE..... Losing your wallet or purse is stressful. Your money, credit cards, driver's license--all gone. Don't fret too much about tracking... read more
Fireplace and Home Fire Safety
25 November, 2011| Home Safety, Safety & Security, General
Fireplace and Home Fire Safety As the cold weather comes rolling in, here are some tips to prepare your fireplaces for the winter season.  The United States Fire Administration (USFA) encourag... read more
Winter Freeze Precautions
28 October, 2011| Home Safety, Safety & Security, General
Winter storms pose serious threats to people, pets and property.  Extreme cold, freezing rain, snow and strong winds can be especially dangerous.  Prepare yourself this winter season by... read more
Treats, Not Tricks... Keep Halloween in Safe Hands
24 October, 2011| Neighborhoods & Communities, Safety & Security, Ge...
Safe 'n' Sound Trick 'r TreatingStart by taking your kids, not sending them.Add to the fun by including other families.Find a "family-friendly" neighborhood (even if you must drive there).Escort young... read more
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