Summertime is here. For many that means one thing; pool parties. Swimming pools are one of the most asked about features from people looking for a home. The question is, should I add a pool to my home to increase its value. According to a survey from the National Association of Realtors in-ground pools on average add a 7.7% value to your home. This rate is nation-wide mind you. Depending on where you live that actually increase can change. In Southwest, pools add 11% on average to the resale value of your home. In the Midwest however, they add only 6%. Bottom line is, yes a pool can add value to your home, but you must consider whether the cost of building one is worth the price increase.
In addition there are many things to consider when you do have a pool in your home. Pool Safety is an issue that is too often ignored by some home owners. Pool safety is especially important when there are kids about. If there are kids it is recommended that at least one person know CPR. Effective CPR provided to a victim of cardiac arrest can double their chances of surviving. Another safety feature is building a fence around the pool to prevent children from accidentally slipping inside the pool. For more information on pool safety you can visit www.poolsafety.gov.
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