home safety tips

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, more than 43 million people – or 15 million homes – rely upon private household wells for drinking water, but is well water safe to drink? Eric Yeggy of the Water Quality Association recently stopped by the vipHome Podcast with well water safety tips! Listen now!

With about half of all states in our country at risk for experiencing a damaging earthquake, we reached out to Mike Mahoney and Pataya Scott of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). They shared with us important earthquake preparedness tips to help lower your risk of injury and home damage during a severe event. Listen to the latest episode of the vipHome Podcast now!

According to the FBI, more than one million burglaries are committed in the United States each year, with victims suffering an estimated $3 billion in combined property losses.1 Fortunately, there are some proven tactics you can use to decrease your likelihood of a home invasion. Most burglars won’t go to extreme lengths to enter a residence. They are looking for easy access with minimal risk. A monitored security system can be an effective deterrent—homes without one are 300% more likely to be burglarized—but it isn’t the only way to protect your property.2 The strategies below can help to maximize your home’s security and minimize your chances of being targeted by intruders. Thinking about listing your home? We have some additional recommendations for you. Contact us to find out the procedures we use to keep our clients and their property safe and secure during the buying and selling process. Full Article: https://bit.ly/7-home-security-tips Ron Evans Amy Sims Real Estate Team Real Estate 101 DRE: 01965556 949.929.2270