Security system is helpful in unsafe neighborhood
My husband and I were able to afford our first home because the neighborhood is right on the cusp of a high crime area.
We got a great price on a decent sized lot and a three bedroom, two bathroom house with an attached garage.
Our plan was to spend three years fixing up the place and then sell it at a profit. We saw that there were numerous properties in the area getting flipped. The neighborhood was definitely increasing in value. However, I felt a bit unsafe in the house. My husband and I both work long hours. I often return home to an empty house. We considered getting a dog, but weren’t home enough to handle the necessary care. I advocated a home security system. Although we didn’t intend to remain in the house long-term, I knew that a modern security system would be a beneficial selling point. I was willing to pay the monthly fee for a monitoring company. I liked having the signs advertising the security company visible in the yard. Those signs, along with motion activated lights, helped to deter vandalism and break-ins. and, anyone approaching the house could clearly see the video cameras mounted on every side. While several properties on our street experienced theft, we had no problems. Anytime anyone knocked on the door, we could check the video feed and see who it was. We had the ability to lock and unlock the doors and turn lights on and off through an app on our phone. If anyone entered without permission, the alarm would sound. The monitoring company would make sure the proper authorities were dispatched right away. My husband and I have since sold the house and moved to a much safer neighborhood. After buying a new house, one of my first improvements was to have a security system installed.