Use a door viewer before opening your door and always demand identification from strangers. Always lock your home before leaving and never hide your house keys outdoors. Use interior and exterior lighting at all times. Have keys ready and in your hand for immediate use when you return home.
Dogs are an excellent deterrent, burglars generally avoid a house with a dog.
Don't advertise Garage Sales as a Moving Sale. This implies that the house may be vacant for extended periods of time. Use well lit streets, not dark alleys or bushy areas. Carry signaling devices like shriek alarms or a whistle. Look behind you occasionally.