Homebuyers prioritize pet-friendly features in pursuit of dream home

Numerous possible homebuyers now define their dream home by whether it will meet their pet s demands Currently s dog owners are looking for more than just a yard they want homes designed with their pets in mind stated Christine Dupont-Patz broker and co-owner of REMAX of Cherry Creek Inc Separate dog runs with easy access through a dog door are ideal while open space and a back gate for daily walks is a major plus Expanded mudrooms with built-in dog-wash stations are increasingly popular for keeping pups and floors clean A multitude of buyers are even factoring in flooring choices opting for high-quality luxury vinyl over carpet or hardwood for durability and easy cleanup Input compiled by Bluefield Realty Group reveals of pet-owning buyers would pass on their dream home if it didn t suit their pets would purchase a home specifically because of pet-friendly features of buyers planning to purchase within a year would build or install special pet features Renters are also searching for pet-friendly properties Furnished Finder statistics for October shows pet-friendly homes are among the greater part searched listings nationwide especially among relocation tenants and digital nomads with nearly in tenants traveling with pets According to their details Denver ranked No among the top most-searched destinations for monthly renters The industry is popular among healthcare travelers and operational relocating families seeking work-life balance near the mountains Nationally of US households own a pet up from in Statistics also show that of unmarried couples and of single women consider pets when choosing a neighborhood Homebuyers increasingly make financial decisions and design compromises to ensure their pets are happy and safe including would be willing to give up a bonus room would sacrifice an extra bedroom would tolerate a longer commute would relinquish an extra bathroom would forgo a home office Instead those home buyers Prioritize pet-focused spaces Secure yards indoor pet areas or nearby parks improve the quality of life for pets and owners Consider built-in features Pet doors feeding stations or doggy showers can add long-term convenience Related ArticlesNovember Sponsored Colorado housing arena stabilizes in October as new listings and sales dip November Sponsored Green to gold How legal cannabis helps Colorado s housing region thrive November Sponsored How Denver s October area reset creates opportunities for buyers sellers October Sponsored Discover how the generational divide shapes Denver mortgage trends October Sponsored They got it right Downsizers tell how they timed their perfect senior move with aid from The Steller Group Plan for the long term Factor in your pet s changing requirements as they age or as your household grows Pets have evolved from being companions to being influential household decision-makers declared Michael Smith from Bluefield Realty Group Pets are especially influential among unmarried couples and single women who are factoring their animals into both home and neighborhood choices With of US households now owning a pet up from in the industry is adapting to this reality The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post s preparation