Blog Buyer Buying a House for the Dog!

Buying a House for the Dog!

By Jené DeSpain, June 27, 2023

It’s 2023. It’s Portland. We are buying a house for the Baaaaaby, our beloved pup! Why? Because she deserves it!

As of studies conducted this year, 66% of US households have a pet, with 77% of homeowners including a pet in their abodes. With home buying a hot national topic, studies have shown two-thirds (67%) of prospective buyers with pets say they’d buy a home specifically because of features that cater toward their pet. More and more people are prioritizing moving to create a better life and home experience for their fluffy one.

 

According to a recent Realtor.com survey:

  • Almost three-quarters (72%) of prospective buyers with pets admit that they would forgo buying their dream home if it didn’t accommodate their pets, while 62% of current homeowners with pets say they would.
  • Sixty-six percent of prospective buyers with pets have declined to live in an otherwise perfect home because it couldn’t accommodate their pets; and 44% of homeowners with pets say they would decline to live in an otherwise perfect home if it didn’t accommodate their pets.

Recently, I had the WONDERFUL joy of helping Mollie and Dave find a stunning, turn of the century Victorian in the heart of Portland’s Kerns neighborhood. AND – it fits their pup’s needs! We had such a great time dreaming of all the ways to evolve the yard to make it a dream oasis for Fiona. With native plantings, a grand front porch, and plenty of patio space, the possibilities are endless. Congratulations Mollie and Dave! Thank you for such a special experience. I can’t wait to come visit to discover all the spectacular personalizations you bring to your home!

Jené DeSpain

Broker | OR

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