When Your Pet Dictates Where You Live

A rising trend shows some buyers are making housing decisions based on the needs of their dog.

Pets are an awesome part of our lives, so it’s no surprise that more buyers now consider the needs of their pups a priority when searching for a new home. Anytime you’re searching for a new home, there’s always a list of must-haves. Now, we’re seeing a rising trend in potential buyers making their housing decisions based on the needs of their dog.

And it’s not just about a building being pet-friendly. Whether it’s looking for the perfect fenced in yard, or being near a park with a dog run. Just as parents make sacrifices for their children, so too are buyers now making sacrifices for Fido.

Learn what puppy parents are looking for in their next home in this segment of NBC Open House.

For 110 years, Coldwell Banker Real Estate has helped people find homes, and over the last few years, we’ve extended that mission to man’s best friend. Because a dog makes a happy home, Coldwell Banker has extended its partnership with Adopt-a-Pet.com, and through its successful Homes for Dogs Project, continues to help even more dogs find their forever homes. To get involved, visit coldwellbanker.com/dogs.

Victoria Keichinger

Victoria Keichinger is the Vice President, Brand Marketing for Coldwell Banker Real Estate. When she's not managing national media and advertising for the Coldwell Banker brand at work, she finds herself most at home in Jersey City, NJ with her pre-school crush turned spouse and son. A true Francophile, she loves to travel and will go anywhere there are ski slopes.