Backyard Pool – Adds/Substracts Home Value?


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HGTV’s FrontDoor website offers some insight into the backyard pool question that so many home sellers and home buyers are asking. Will the pool add value to the home? Well, according to the FrontDoor article, a pool could actually detract from a home’s value.

According to the article, maintenance costs and operational costs add up quickly. With the requirement to maintain special chemicals and the need to run pool filters many hours per day (increasing electric bills), the monthly budget for a pool can become a financial challenge — especially during the current economic times.

You can read the complete article by following this link.

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