Pros and Cons of Homes with Pools

Depending on the location of your property, owning a home with a pool can be a value add to your property or detract from potential buyers. Specifically in Arizona, there are many things to consider when buying a home with a pool. Here's my list of PROS and CONS for buying a home with a pool.

PROS

1. Resale Value - In some regions, specifically, Arizona, Nevada, California, and Florida, pools are considered a "value add" to a property. According to National Association of REALTORs (NAR), the price of a property with a pool in these states is typically 7.7% higher than those without a pool. Depending on the price of your property that could be a big dollar amount!

2. Enjoyment! - In Phoenix in the summer time it gets to be above 120 degrees. Without a pool most backyards are literally unusable for about 5 months out of the year! Owning a home with a pool will get you and the kids moving outside a lot more than one with desert landscape. Pools can be a lot of fun and very relaxing as well.

CONS

1. Insurance - A house's insurance rate will likely be more with a pool since there are more things that can happen on a property once this feature is added. So beware of hidden costs that you might not be thinking of. 

2. Maintenance - Keeping a pool clean and in good working order takes some work on your part of money to pay someone to maintain your pool usually on a monthly basis. 

3. Safety - In Phoenix there are many sad stories of children drowning in backyard pools. Please be aware of all safety laws regarding pool gates and barriers that are needed with children. 

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High Dollar Homes: April 2016

Architecture and design in the Phoenix area can vary from Spanish colonial to modern minimalist even in the most expensive homes.

Here are the most expensive homes to sell in Maricopa County in the month of April 2016.

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1. $4,650,000
6215 N Yucca Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms
8,015 square feet

2. $3,450,000

41590 N 101st Pl, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms

6,300 square feet

3. $3,155,000

27156 N 103rd Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms

4,009 square feet

4. $2,875,000

6101 E Naumann Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

4 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms

10,764 square feet

5. $2,600,000

5410 E Roadrunner Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

4 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms

7,277 square feet

6. $2,500,000

8300 E Dixileta Dr 268, Scottsdale, AZ 85266

4 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms

6,811 square feet

7. $2,500,000

2602 S Moonlight Dr, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118

4 Bedrooms, 9 Bathrooms

12,156 square feet

8. $2,475,000

6428 E Exeter Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

5 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms

6,140 square feet

9. $2,400,000

14204 S Presario Trl, Phoenix, AZ 85048

4 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms

7,213 square feet

10. $2,400,000

5051 E Lafayette Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

6 Bedrooms, 8 Bathrooms

6,916 square feet