Thinking of adding a pool to your home?  Here's what they say about pools..."Pools tend to add value to a home - about 7.7%," according to National Association of Realtors statistics.  "In ground pools add about 7.5% in value in the Southeast and West; while in the SouthWest, a pool will add 11% to the home's value."

Can't afford a pool? Don't feel bad....here's what a home inspector wrote:

"A swimming pool is mostly a hole to throw money in (for maintenance).  Ted Turner is the largest private land owner in the USA.  Of all his homes, do you know how many have swimming pools ?   NOT ONE!"

To me, it depends on the use and enjoyment for your and your family; that is the true value.

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