be worked on later. A garage can be added, and paint colors can always be changed.
A NOTE ABOUT PETS
Consider your pets in your home shopping. Home buyers who are pet owners have specific requirements—they must provide for their pets. A third of millennial-aged Americans (born between 1981 and 1996) who purchased their first home (33%) say the desire to have a better space or yard for a dog influenced their decision to purchase the home, according to a survey conducted online by Harris Poll, on behalf of SunTrust Mortgage. Dogs ranked among the top three motivators for first-time home purchasers and were cited by more millennials than marriage/ upcoming marriage, 25%, or the birth/expected birth of a child, 19%. It is essential that the neighborhood in which you are going to buy a house has no restrictions on pets — or livestock, if that’s something you desire. Do you raise American Staffordshire Terriers, also known as pit bulls? There are neighborhoods that ban this breed. What about goats? Have you always wanted fresh eggs from your own chickens? Include your animals in location planning, or be prepared to may compromises in your pet choices. A properly sized fenced backyard is often on the "needs" list for many pet-owning homebuyers. In most areas, there are companies that offer temporary fence rentals, which can be especially helpful while waiting for a permanent fence installation. Additionally, neighborhood traffic levels may be another important factor to consider. When pet services such as veterinary, grooming, and exercising are conveniently accessible
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