The city of Phoenix in Arizona and its surrounding suburbs experienced significant growth in these past few years.  With unprecedented housing and population growth in all directions from the center of Phoenix, the suburb resembles a sprawling metropolis and now boasts the honor of being the 5^th largest city in the United States. Houses were built in record time as new housing communities popped up overnight to accommodate the demand.

As 2008 came to an end, the housing market in Arizona came to a grinding halt as the news of the recession and economic slowdown became apparent. Now, Arizona’s housing market is known for foreclosures and short sales. As these foreclosures and short sales force homeowners from their homes, there aren’t enough prospective buyers to occupy these residences. This is a recipe for theft and destruction as vandals and thieves prey on these empty homes.

Some banks have taken the opportunity to install home security in Phoenix homes found to be empty thus minimizing the damages caused by troublemakers. Companies like ADT Phoenix are reporting an increase in installations in empty homes as people seek to protect their properties from trespassers. While we wait for the housing market to make a comeback, protecting homes will only help maintain the value of the property for the future.

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