DogPads.net is a real estate Web site geared toward dog owners who are looking to purchase a Chicago area home. Real estate broker associate Jim Gramata, Keller Williams Lincoln Park Realty, recently launched his dog-centric home buying Web site with the intent of properly finding the best “pad” for both the canine and homebuyer. Current Web sites are geared toward pet owners looking to lease apartments, however, Gramata took this concept and applied it to the homebuyer by offering a similar search service for dog owners looking to buy a home in a pet-friendly building.

Some of the current features of the site include a report request with a free list of properties meeting the buyer’s needs and wants, neighborhoods of interest and price ranges sent in an e-mailed report.