Should I Install A Pool? | Real Life Planning Podcast Episode 66
Real LifeIn Episode 66 of the Real Life Planning Podcast, host Vekevia Tillman-Jones, MBA, CFP® helps you decide: Should you install a pool - or buy a house that already has one? This episode walks through the costs, potential returns, and the lifestyle factors to consider before making a splashy investment in an in-ground pool.
“ …an in-ground pool can increase the property value anywhere from about 5 to 8%, and that's going to depend on the area that you live in.”- Vekevia Tillman-Jones
This week on Real Life Planning Podcast:
| 💡 | How much value can a pool actually add to your home? [00:00:24] |
| 💡 | Is it better to install a pool or buy a house that already has one? [00:01:12] |
| 💡 | What hidden costs and maintenance expenses should you expect? [00:03:12] |
| 💡 | How do pool features, design, and utility bills affect your long-term ROI? [00:04:11] |
| 💡 | What extra considerations come with renting out a home that has a pool? [00:06:36] |
Takeaway Quotes:
“ If you're thinking about a pool, it's likely not just all in the numbers." – Vekevia Tillman-Jones
“You might not recoup the full cost, but you’ll likely gain in enjoyment - and that counts for something.” –Vekevia Tillman-Jones
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