al wrote:
I've been looking for a new house and a couple that I've liked have
pools. If I got one of those houses and wanted to get rid of the
pool, what would be the best way to do that? Just fill it in or
demolish it then fill.

I was taught that a pool adds zero value to a house, i.e. adding or
removing a pool has zero effect on home value. It will cost a few bucks
to fill it in and we're in a buyers market so include this cost in your
offer. But, since it is a strong buyers market, find a house without a
pool.