When considering the addition of a swimming pool, many homeowners begin with the question, “What is the return on investment?” It is a fair and practical concern, especially since a custom pool represents a significant financial commitment. However, as luxury Houston real estate agent Brittany Waterman of Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty notes, “The greatest value my clients see in a pool is not something captured in a comparative market report or appraisal. They value the pool lifestyle and the environment it creates.”

At Water Line Designs, we encourage homeowners to reframe the question into something more meaningful: “What kind of life will this pool help you live?” The true value of a pool is not just in resale numbers. It is in the daily joy it brings.