Pros and Cons of Buying a Pool House

Oftentimes a goal for many homeowners is to own a pool house. There is something that seems so luxurious about owning your own pool. Being able to simply open the door to a day of splashing and playing or lounging in the sunshine with a quick dip to cool off, it’s easy to see why the home feature can be so coveted. However, is it all good? Or are there cons to owning a pool house? As with all things, there are pros and cons associated with owning a pool house, here are a few of the most common to help you decide if purchasing a pool house is right for you.

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Pros of Having a Pool

• Home Value – One of the biggest pros when it comes to owning your own pool is the value that it can add to your home. Pool home’s will generally always sell for far more than homes without, and thus, whether you buy a pool house or plan to add a pool to your home, they can be a great way to protect your investment or provide a great return should you choose to sell down the line.
• Recreation – Whether for leisure or physical health, pools provide a great space to enjoy the company of friends and family, get a good full body work out in, or host a social hour with neighbors.
• Aesthetic – There is something soothing about the sound of water, and thus, the aesthetic that a pool provides can be extremely calming creating a stress-free space to enjoy an afternoon break or evening drink by the pool.

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Cons of Having a Pool

• Dangerous – The most common con is easily the risk of drowning associated with pools. This is an especially common fear or con among those with small children, and many states now have laws in place stating pools must be surrounded by safety gates to help eliminate the danger of drowning.
• Cost of Upkeep – As nice and luxurious as owning a pool house is, there are costs associated with owning, and maintaining such a luxury and many homeowners will spend hundreds of dollars monthly for upkeep and maintenance.
• Time – Whether you plan on hiring a company for your routine pool cleaning and chemical balancing, you’ll still have to dedicate a good chunk of time to quick sweeps of your pool to remove debris, check filters, etc.

If you’re currently searching for a new home, whether a pool house or not, are ready to sell your home and need a qualified seller’s agent to assist you, or if you have any further questions regarding Arizona Real Estate, please feel free to contact our office at any time.