Swimming Pool Homes Sell for Less Reports
For most (but not all homes) swimming pools in our relatively wet and cloudy pacific northwest climate cause homes to sell for less money per sq. ft.
If you're a homeowner considering adding a pool to your property and are curious on how it will affect your home value, we provide the research here. Similarly, if you're a homebuyer deciding on whether or not to buy a home with a pool, we've done the research to help you make an informed decision.
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