Do swimming pools add value to a home?
On One Hand: Factor in the LuxurySwimming pools–above or below ground–are a luxurious attraction for many home buyers. Home values can increase with the presence of a pool–particularly if the home is geographically located where the weather is warm. “It isn’t just the pool itself either; many times the backyard investment continues poolside with the installation of homey decks and outdoor kitchens,” states “The Wall Street Journal.”On the Other: Consider the DrawbacksPools can also decrease the value of a home. Potential buyers who may be interested in the home itself can be turned off by the cost of pool upkeep. Having a pool, continues “The Wall Street Journal,” “has the potential to dissuade an interested buyer with no desire for the feature or the maintenance it demands.”Bottom LineSwimming pools do generally add a value to a home. While more above-ground pools exist in the United States, owners who sell a home with an in-ground pool can quickly recoup the initial installation c
