Recently I came across this article posted by fellow REALTOR Ashley Drake of Albuquerque  NM. I know Ashley is the top Realtor for Albuquerque, she’s also well written and widely read throughout the internet. I contacted Ashely and she was only too happy to share her information with my readers.

Read what Ashley has to say about buying a pool home.

When you’re ready to take a splash and buy a home with a pool, there are             several factors for your consideration.

Utilities - Ask to see a year’s worth of utility bills. Find out what months the previous owners have kept the pool open as well as the average temperature they’ve kept the pool heater set. Your usage may differ and you should take that into account.

Maintenance and repairs – Even if you plan to maintain the pool yourself, factor in the cost of chemicals. If you plan on hiring a pool service, be sure you understand the cost of not only weekly service, but opening and closing the pool each year.

Maintaining the pool – If you plan on maintaining the pool yourself, make sure you understand how much time this will take. If you hire a service, you generally wouldn’t need to be home.

Landscaping – Does the current landscaping have a bearing on keeping the pool clean? Overhanging trees may drop leaves or grass may blow in during mowing.

To read the rest of Ashley’s report click here

• Thank you Ashely for providing us with the great information.
• If you find this information helpful, please let me know, I’d love to hear from you.
• For So Cal real estate help contact me Lynda@PreferredHomeBrokers.com

Thanks Ashely for providing us with the great information.