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2 days ago | axios.com | Sami Sparber |Troy Smith |Alissa Widman Neese

Data: Realtor.com; Note: U.S. average is as of April 2025; Chart: Axios VisualsIf you're in the market for a new home, this heat wave may have you thinking about one with a pool. Yes, but: You may have to look around for a while. By the numbers: Only about 9% of Columbus-area homes listed from January through April had pools, according to data from Realtor.com. That's up from just over 3% in 2019, though. The big picture: Our percentage ranks No. 41 out of the 50 largest U.S. metros.

3 days ago | axios.com | Sami Sparber |Thomas Wheatley

Illustration: Brendan Lynch/AxiosThis week's hot temperatures might have you daydreaming about a new home with a giant pool. You've got a decent chance of finding one in metro Atlanta. Zoom in: 30% of metro Atlanta homes on the market have a pool in the backyard, up slightly compared to 2019, according to Realtor.com. The big picture: Nationwide, one in four listings offered a pool in April — a record high, according to the real estate site.

4 days ago | axios.com | Jason Clayworth |Sami Sparber

Data: Redfin analysis of MLS records; Chart: Jacque Schrag/Axios VisualsDes Moines homebuyers are purchasing a greater share of newer homes than buyers in most major U.S. cities, thanks to new construction and a residual impact from the pandemic. Why it matters: America's housing stock is aging, but building in some metros is better meeting demand, which can affect housing affordability.

1 week ago | axios.com | Christine Clarridge |Sami Sparber

Data: Realtor.com; Note: U.S. average is as of April 2025; Chart: Axios VisualsSeattle never bought into the backyard pool craze — and now, that restraint is paying off. Why it matters: Across much of the U.S., homeowners are watching the value of their once-coveted pools evaporate as the real estate market resets, according to Realtor.com.

1 week ago | axios.com | Jeremy Duda |Sami Sparber

Data: Realtor.com; Note: U.S. average is as of April 2025; Chart: Axios VisualsA backyard swimming pool can help you cope with the Valley's scorching summers, but it no longer boosts your home's sale price like it used to. The big picture: The price premium for homes with pools is slipping back to pre-pandemic levels, Realtor.com reports. The typical asking price boost is now roughly 21% per square foot compared to homes without pools, down from a 26% peak in 2022.