Nearly 70 million American households include at least one pet, but most prospective buyers won't want to see evidence of pets in a home on the market. Here are some tips about how to sell a pet-friendly home. Prior To Listing Point out special pet features to your real estate agent -- a cat door, feeding station or a pet shower, even a fenced back yard or a dog run can be a bonus to many buyers. It's important to remember that buyers want to imagine their pets in the home, not yours! Minimize your pet's presence by decluttering pet supplies as well as your personal items. While it … [Read more...]
What Your Dog Can Teach You About Being Healthy
There is a lot that man’s best friend can teach you about leading a long and healthy life, namely in their enthusiasm for exercise and their loyalty to others. Learn to Absolutely Love Exercise Many humans see exercise as a chore that they must check off a list and they wearily trudge to the gym to slog away on the treadmill with a bored expression on their face. If you see exercise as a “necessary evil” then you will always struggle to fit it into your schedule because you are not looking forward to it. Your dog loves exercise. You have to spell out the word … [Read more...]