Q: I’ve accepted an offer on my home which has an in-ground swimming pool. The appraiser only added $15,000 for the in-ground pool. We paid over $45,000 to have it installed 10 years ago. That seems ...

Installing a new outdoor pool is an exciting time. But, if you plan to sell your property at some point down the line, will it impact your asking price? While estimates show that adding a backyard ...

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