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Jay Mattlin, Real Estate Broker with Key Realty

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Categories: For Buyers
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June 13th, 2026 by
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I'm glad you're here!
I've put together a nice assortment of bite-sized pieces of real estate news, entertainment, and resources I think you're going to enjoy. (And maybe even learn a thing or two you never knew you wanted to know!)
Here's a sneak peek at what's on tap:

•  Looking for a house with a pool? You may see me do a belly flop…

•  Will installing a pool add value to your home?

•  When a contractor says, "This will increase the value of your home"…
But first, let's start it off with my...
Meme of the Week
Fortunately, buying or selling a house usually involves fewer sharks! ?
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Looking for a house with a pool? You may see me do a belly flop…
As a real estate agent, I haven't fallen into a pool while showing a house (yet!), but I can definitely relate to this poor guy…

A hotel porter recently went viral after accidentally walking straight into a swimming pool while carrying guests' luggage. Fortunately nobody was hurt, but I imagine there was at least a brief moment where he considered changing careers.

Of course, now that I've said this, watch me accidentally belly flop into someone's backyard pool while showing a house this summer!
 
 
Will installing a pool add value to your home?
Recent data suggests that only about 8% of homes in the United States have a swimming pool.

That might make installing one seem like a no-brainer if increasing your home's value is the goal. After all, if relatively few homes have pools, shouldn't having one automatically make your home more valuable?

Maybe. But as with most things in real estate, it ultimately comes down to supply and demand.

I recently published an article that takes a deeper dive (ahem… pun intended) into the topic and explains why installing a pool may still make perfect sense even if resale value isn't the biggest return you get from it.
 
 
"How's the market?"
I get that question a lot, and I'm always happy to answer it! But there's no one-size-fits-all answer. That's why this newsletter doesn't include weekly stats or price updates.

Besides, most people don't care about real estate data until it actually matters to them. So instead of stats, I just try to keep this fun and entertaining.

Curious about a specific house? Wonder what your place is worth? Or just want a quick market snapshot?

Just hit reply and ask me! I'm always glad to give you any information, thoughts, or data you want. (And of course, no obligation or pressure! I love any opportunity to talk about the market.)
 
 
Trivia Time
Which state has the highest number of residential swimming pools?

1)  Arizona

2)  California

3)  Florida

4)  Texas

Click the answer you think is correct.
 
 
When a contractor says, "This will increase the value of your home"…
Since we were just talking about whether installing a pool adds value to your home, I thought it was the perfect time to touch on something related… how home improvement companies often claim a particular upgrade will increase your home's value.

One of the most common assumptions homeowners make is that if a contractor says an upgrade will pay for itself, it automatically will.

Unfortunately, it's usually not that simple.

So I put together a list of six things worth keeping in mind anytime someone is promising their product or service will increase what your home is worth.
 
 
The fact is…
This is reassuring. Apparently 41% of pools are a lot harder for me to accidentally fall into while showing houses this summer! ?
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That wraps it up for this week!
Be on the lookout for the next one!
 
 
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Categories: For Sellers, Market Insight, House Tips
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