. >> rick's wife, linda, is thewner of southwest image realty. >> a lot of first-time pool owners willhat a pool involves, the maintenance, how it affects your electric bills. >> one question i get a lot is, "will a pool increase my home's value?" the answer, as usual -- it depends. there are a lot of factors, including where you live. >> a lot of times, it's more about overall outdoor living, which very common in arizona. >> mike christensen owns peak one builders. they design and build custom homes with pools and spas. >> i'm not sure i buy in to the theory that if you put a pool in, it actually increases the value of your home. >> it's tough to say. um, if you probably would have seen this backyard before, you probably would change that statement. but i think it's really dependent on the property. >> well, if i put a $40,000 pool in my backyard, it's not gonna add $40,000. >> right. >> if you spend $40,000, it might add $20,000. but that's really not what they're after. they're after that family fun time. >> a pool is not an investment. it is a lifestyle. there is considerable cost