The Pool Market

Erickson Pools development plans consist of staying primarily in what are called the Pool-belt States (Florida, Texas, Arizona and California). Mostly due to the warm weather and livable climates, these states have had a very successful housing market over the last few years. Even when other state’s housing markets began to slow in 2005, these states had enjoyed successful growth. Contributing to their healthy housing market is the fact that these states are more likely to have houses with pools, which add value to a house.

Pools can add at least 4% to a home’s value, according to two professors at Florida State University who researched this phenomenon in a real estate study (G. Stacy Sirmans, PhD and David A. Macpherson, PhD). Here’s how the study breaks down the differences between the different regions of the United States:

• In the Northeast, a pool can add 4% to 6% to a home’s value
• In the Midwest, a pool can add an average of 6% to a home’s value
• In the Southeast, which includes Florida, a pool can add between 5% and 10% to a home’s value
• In the Southwest, which includes Texas and Arizona, a pool can add between 8% and 13% to a home’s value
• In the West, which includes California, a pool can add between 5% and 13% to a home’s value

The market is ready and waiting for a strong leader in the pool category. Take this opportunity to be a part of the Erickson Pool family.

As we say in the pool business – the water is great, come on in.

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