Pet Owners

Zoomers are approaching homeownership from a different perspective than past generations, focusing more on their pets than their romantic partners. A recent Zillow survey found that Gen Z adults consider a fenced backyard more essential than a double sink in the primary bathroom, a home office for their partner, or a kids’ playroom. When asked whether it was more important to have a pet-friendly home or a kid-friendly home, features, 10% more Zoomers chose the former. At the same time, almost a full quarter of Gen Z pet owners would move if their home wasn’t working for their pets. Only 12% said the same about their partners’ preferences. “Young adults may be delaying parenthood, but they’re not putting off pet…