At the forefront of the foreclosure crisis: Blake Williams Properties introduces Insignia Surveillance — wireless camera sensor and GPS tracking system for monitoring bank-owned assets
Miami, Fla., March 2, 2009 — Witnessing a need to protect commercial lenders and homeowners from security threats caused by vacant real estate, Blake William Property Management partnered with former assistant FBI Director, Wiley Thompson to arrive at a solution. The result: The Insignia Surveillance System — a new self-powered wireless surveillance system that utilizes cameras, sensors and GPS tracking to protect bank-owned residential and commercial assets.
According to Thompson, lenders initiated foreclosure proceedings on more than 2.3M properties across the nation in 2008, and the number is expected to grow significantly through 2009. “Vacant commercial and residential properties are an easy target for vandals and thieves," said Thompson, who began his law enforcement career as a deputy sheriff in 1972 and rose to the third highest position in the FBI. “The Insignia Surveillance System will provide an extra measure of protection against preventable crimes," Thompson adds.
Florida is among those states where the crisis — and the need — is greatest. The Florida foreclosure crisis so great, in fact, it prompted a recent firsthand visit from President Barack Obama. The distressing trend in Florida has also been the focus of in-depth reporting in at least one major national weekly magazine.
Blake William Property Management, with the use of this innovative Insignia Surveillance System, is now delivering a cost-effective easy-to-install solution. While the technology is advanced, the benefits are simple: protect bank-owned assets and foster stability in our communities.
Unlike expensive hard-wired alarm systems, which require properties to have power and a phone line hookup, the Insignia Surveillance System runs off its own power source. Utilizing readily available camera sensor and GPS tracking technologies, the system broadcasts information directly to the customer and/or a third party data center via wireless broadband. If field service is required, the unit sends out a signal requesting it.
A primary Insignia Surveillance System designed to protect assets for securitized loans leases for $350 per month with a minimum 3-month contract required for activation. Additional sensors, cameras and monitoring features are subscribed to ala carte.
About Blake William Properties
Blake William Properties, Inc., headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Troy, Michigan is a property management company created to manage and monitor commercial and residential properties for homeowners, community associations, developers, builders and real estate professionals. Services include; overseeing operations and financial matters, managing staff and maintenance needs, creating community communications and websites and employing technology solutions designed to maximize value of the real estate assets under management. To learn more about what Blake William Properties can do for your business, please call 954-703-5060 or visit them online at www.BlakeWilliamProp.com. More specific information about the Insignia Surveillance System can be found by calling 800-241-SECURE.
