The Real Cost of Owning a Swimming Pool

From U.S. News Money

The upfront costs of installing an inground swimming pool are just the beginning, according to this post from U.S. News Money.  While the average upfront cost for the installation of the pool proper is around $40,000, the associated costs of landscaping, maintenance, and insurance have to be considered when installing a swimming pool.  

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How Much Does an Inground Pool Cost? Let’s Break it Down

From Pool Pricer

The Inground pool can be considered the ultimate luxury item.  It is desired by many, and posessed by relatively few.  For those that make the decision to acquire one, the cost is always a consideration.  This post from Pool Pricer discusses the average costs for inground pools, and also outlines the factors that can drive the cost such as features, materials, geographic region, etc.

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Build Swimming Pool Cost From Fixr Building an inground pool can be costly.  There are numerous factors that can drive the cost upward, including:  construction method, materials, features, etc.  One factor that most consumers do not consider is location, or...

How Much do Above Ground and Inground Swimming Pools Cost?

From River Pools

Making the decision to acquire an inground swimming pool and outdoor living space is one of the most exciting ones in a lifetime.  Once the initial honeymoon period wears off, and the process actually begins, the next question is invariably "What is this going to cost?"  This post from River Pools addresses this issue head on, by takling about the different types of swimming pool construction and their average costs around the country.

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COST TO INSTALL A SWIMMING POOL

from Improvenet

Swimming pools are one of America's great luxury items.  There are a range of costs, depending on the type of construction.  Features and materials can also drive the cost of the project, as well as amenities like finished landscaping.  This post from Improvenet gives you a guide to the average costs for all of the different types of swimming pools, and explains the process and hidden costs as well.

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How Much Does it Cost to Install an Inground Pool?

From Home Advisor

Inground pools are a great addition to any home, according to this post from Home Advisor.  Frequently, Home Advisor will publish articles about home improvements and their costs, as well as their effect on home values.  This article not only does this, but it also helps the reader evaluate the costs of differenty types of construction, the available features, as well as some other considerations for swimming pools that can affect home value.

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Six Deadly Pool Purchasing Mistakes
(and How to Avoid Them)

From Aqua Pools

Let's face it, there are only a few really major purchases in most people's lives.  Certainly their home, their vehicle, and for those fortunate enough to have them, their swimming pool.  Which one of these purchases do most people know the least about?  You guessed it, the swimming pool.  This post from Aqua Pools presents an excellent guide to help a prospective outdoor living purchaser through the process.  Starting the process with this guide will avoid many of the landmines that are common to the process.

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How Much Do Inground Pools Cost?

From River Pools

Everyone who contemplates installing an inground swimming pool, regardless of type, wants to know the answer to this question.  The folks at River Pools and Spas present the answer by discussing the various types of inground swimming pools, what to expect in terms of initial and ongoig costs, and which ones they think are the best.   Being a fiberglass builder, River Pools slants towards that product, but we feel that this is a good initial comparison to see what is available, and which product best suits the individual customer.

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