Swimming pool, is becoming a new trend in the Northern Virginia area. Many of the luxury home buyers/owners are wanting or adding pool in their backyard.
However ,does pool add value to your home price?
Yes & No!
Yes- because it comes very convenient to have one in your backyard and dive right in. It adds to the status of having pool in the backyard you the WOW factor. If your community does not have a pool that could be a perk for a home buyer.
No- because, it does reduces the buyer pool due to added cost to maintain, liability and insurance expenses that buyers may not want to be part of the home ownership cost.
Bottom line - If you are planning to add do consider that it does not eat up most of your yard. Buyers still want entertainment and landscaping space around the pool. You will not get the return of your investment like upgrading kitchen & bath but you should consider the perks of enjoying something you love and work so hard for!
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