DAWGS Expands Property Security Operations to the Cleveland Market
Door And Window Guard Systems Inc. (DAWGS), a provider of steel window and door guards for vacant property security, announces expansion of operations to the Cleveland, Ohio market. Cleveland and the surrounding areas have long been plagued by vacant properties and the dangers associated with them. Vacant properties depress property values, de-stabilize neighborhoods and if […]
Top 10 US Cities Where Foreclosures make up a Significant Portion of the Housing Market
While the overall foreclosure rate continues to decline nationwide, there are a few cities in the US where foreclosures account for a large portion of the Housing Market. The cities may surprise you: Salisbury, NC – Foreclosures as % of homes sold: 23.6% Rockford, IL – Foreclosures as % of homes sold: 17.1% Morehead City, NC – Foreclosures […]
DAWGS Provides Security Solution for Cook County Land Bank Authority Properties
The Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA) in Illinois was formed in 2013 to address the large inventory of vacant residential, industrial and commercial property in Cook County. The mission of the CCLBA is to acquire, hold and transfer interest in real property. The Cook County Land Bank Authority also promotes re-habitation, revitalization and reuse […]
Problem with Evictions? DAWGS Has a Solution
Let’s face it – evictions are not pretty. They can be messy, heartbreaking and at times downright dangerous. For the property owners, evictions are stressful and can be costly. Often after a tenant has been evicted, they will break back in and cause damage to the property. The damage may be done intentionally or unintentionally […]
CFD Partners with DAWGS to Co-Develop Life-Saving Training Procedures
DAWGS, a leader in steel window and door guards for vacant product security annually meets with and trains members of the Chicago Fire and Police Departments on the use of, and in some cases, the bypass of DAWGS window and door guards. Fires in vacant buildings usually occur in properties that are boarded-up. On occasion, […]
It’s Not Magic, It’s DAWGS
Connie Brown lives in the Englewood neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois. Her home is next to a vacant property that is in the process of being renovated. During the months of renovation, the vacant boarded-up home was broken into on three separate occasions over a short 2-month period. The motive for the break-ins was burglary, burglary […]
DAWGS Joins the National Association of Mortgage Field Services – NAMFS
DAWGS is proud to be the newest Associate member of NAMFS (National Association of Mortgage Field Services). The mission of NAMFS is to provide its members with a cohesive voice to all parties within the mortgage industry. NAMFS members include mortgage servicers, national field service providers, inspectors, contractors and those offering industry-specific services such as […]
DAWGS Solves Security Issue for Local Restoration Companies
If you are in the business of emergency restoration, you know that one of the biggest challenges you face is managing the comings and goings of the multiple vendors you employ. If a vendor misses an appointment due to a key missing or a failed meeting, the entire project can be delayed, costing time and […]
DAWGS is the Newest Associate Member of the Illinois Bankers Association
DAWGS is the newest Associate member of the Illinois Bankers Association. The mission of the IBA is to fulfill the needs of the financial services industry. Activities the Illinois Bankers Association takes part in include setting policy, developing and delivering timely education and monitoring and responding to compliance questions. The Association also provides a forum […]