Dogs are everywhere this week! The first family now has a Portuguese water dog. The north suburb of Wheeling is considering lowering the maximum number of pets allowed in multi-family housing from 4 to 3 after a resident with 5 dogs challenged the law. I met with a lovely couple the other night considering buying a house so they would have a yard for their boxer, Dodger, to play in.
Long before I was a Realtor, I made the mistake of buying a house with a yard that I thought could be fenced so my 2 dogs could run and play freely. It turned out that one of the lot lines wasn’t where I assumed it would be so the fencing wasn’t going to work out as planned. It was an unusual back yard with multiple levels.
Also don’t make assumptions about what kind of fencing you can have or where it can go. Most towns have their own rules for fencing. Many no longer allow chain link fences. Many have height restrictions or restrictions on exactly where the fence can be on a lot.
A nice, fenced yard is a great way to make your dog(s) happy!
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Fran Bailey shows, previews and tracks downtown Chicago homes for sale giving her the insights needed to help her clients negotiate the best price and terms. Fran has been quoted in numerous Chicago and national publications. To schedule showings of listings regardless of broker or to contact Fran email her at fran.bailey@bairdwarner.com or call 773.793.4516. Learn More
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