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Feeling more secure in your home is a popular (and perfectly good) reason to install a home security system. But in case you need another one, how about trying this one on for size? Purchasing a home security system could potentially save you money on home insurance. The calculations insurers use to decide how much

As if buying a house wasn’t expensive enough, once you move into your dream home, you have to spend even more money on furnishing, maintenance and home security system costs. Wait. Home security? Well, yes. With nearly 8 million property crimes committed every year in the United States, dipping into your savings to boost your home security

We’re all trying to save a dollar where we can, so you may wonder, “Is my home security system tax deductible?” It’s a good question, but, unfortunately, the answer is no in most cases. There are, however, a few exceptions in which you can take a tax deduction for installing and monitoring a home security

Getting a home security system is a big step toward keeping your home secure and your family safe. After all, one study done by the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at UNC Charlotte suggests that most burglars find out whether a home has an alarm before targeting it, and that at least half of

Between the closing costs, insurance, repairs, maintenance and the mortgage, home ownership is a costly endeavor. So, it’s no wonder many homeowners question if a home security system is really worth the price. In short, the answer to that question is yes. No one thinks crime will happen to them, but it can and does