Why our Pets have a big impact on the next home we buy!

“A pet is a part of the family, no matter what anyone else says”

Me

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF WHEN YOU ARE BUYING A HOME

• If I don’t have a pet today, will I maybe want one in the future?
• If I have one pet today, will I maybe want more than one in the future?
  • What type of pet would I want in the future and what would the adult size be?
• Have you considered the various factors of your pet like
• Have you considered the various factors of your pet like

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THE VARIOUS FACTORS?

• Where would the relieve themselves (inside options?)
  • Where would we go for walks
  • Are there other similar pets to play with
  • Do they need room to play on their own outside or is direct supervision OK?

HOA’s and other Rules

Unfortunately, when you live in a Condo and/or have an HOA there can be restrictions on the type, height, weight, and other limiting characteristics for the type of pet you may have. I actually came across and HOA that said NO Birds. In the end it wasn’t worth the fight with the HOA, it was just easier to move on and buy another home. But, if pets are a big part of your life, you may want to consider a NON-HOA home for your next purchase. You will however, have to abide by the City rules, mostly related to leash laws and noise rules and regulations. So think through your pet plans before finding yourself in a tangled web of fines and/or litigation.