We bought a resale that has a solar heated pool and love it.
If you are searching for a home and plan to install a pool later check that there is roof area with the correct orientation to install enough solar to extend the season on both ends. Check on the availability of natural gas in the area. We don't have any heat other than solar and would add a natural gas heater if it was available.
A pool sized lot also offers more privacy but requires more lawn maintenance and irrigation. Our water bill is higher with more lawn sprinklers and pool evaporation.
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