Be glad you don't live in New Mexico, then Alaska. CA didn't even come close to the highest crime rates per state, and every state has crime. Smash and grabs have nothing to do with us. If in fear, look for a new line of work where no travel is involved, move to a state that does RON or take only closings in daylight in certain areas. We all know where the bad areas of our cities are to avoid and times of day/night. We are more at risk going to the mall or the movies, than a closing. By the time we get there, they are expecting us and gave all their personal information up to get a loan. Pretty silly of them to kill the notary having disclosed all of that. 99% of the time I pull into a driveway vs a street setting for a few reasons. 1 because it going to rain for a fast dash, 2 it's closer to the house and a sense I belong there, and 3, I feel safer my car won't be hit by another car or vandalized. |