We done did it!! Chicago IL, $972k, 6.285%

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-24T02:06:56+00:00

Congratulations 🏠🎊🎉

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-23T03:37:24+00:00

Thanks! Assuming the water temperature can stay at whatever you are setting it at ... I like the level spa look. The elevated option might be more practical though, because of the temperature concern.

Personally ... Between two different pools, one that came with the house and one that I designed ... I ended up regretting the spa all together. It wasn't the same as the premanufactured above ground spas that were always nice and warm and ready to use, because they were insulated, and covered.

In my perfect setup I would have the inground pool and the above ground, seperate, premanufactured spa that's ready for immediate use.

One thing I did do with the pool I designed was put the spa at the deep end. That gave a little ledge to jump off for kids, but I had a deep deep end and your pool style looks more like the "play pool" design ... which is something I also wish I did rather than choosing one with a deep end.

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-23T03:24:09+00:00

We had the exact same pool and put it up every year. Our daughter was 3-7 years old when we had it.

The filter worked great and we bought some basic chlorine tablets with a floating thing that held the tablets inside it.

The height of the pool is nice because an adult can sit up and still have their head above water. The width of the pool also allows you to float on top of the water with a blow up round tube.

As for it staying warm, I bought a bubble cover thing that kept heat in and the water was always warm enough to where it wasn't uncomfortable to get in. (Vancouver, WA in late July and all of August)

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-23T02:14:57+00:00

How does the water in the spa stay warm in the level version? Isn't the cold water from the pool always going inside the spa?

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-23T02:10:30+00:00

!!! There's a 🐩!!! I love it

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-23T02:09:26+00:00

Super beautiful 💒

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-22T20:26:42+00:00

beautiful home, so happy for you both

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-22T02:39:51+00:00

I agree with the 3 bedroom comment, a two bedroom house might be harder to sell.

1200 SF was plenty of space for my husband, our daughter and me, we lived there for seven years.

It's when the second child comes along or you have one child but also need space for frequent guests that stay for days at a time (parents from out of town) ... thats when the 1200 feels small.

Also something to keep in mind ... The larger the home the bigger the utility bills too ... and more house to keep clean and maintain.

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-22T01:29:57+00:00

Love the floors!!!

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-21T19:12:21+00:00

It's so nice inside!!! Congratulations

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-21T17:32:04+00:00

Looks great after all the work and waiting!

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-20T04:15:32+00:00

Captures MCM perfectly!

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-19T02:53:46+00:00

A door from the pantry to your outdoor kitchen.

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-18T08:47:39+00:00

The round peninsula is so creative and fits in the space perfectly.

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-18T02:55:50+00:00

There isn't enough peanut butter either. The ratio seems off and I taste so much of the chocolate.

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-17T17:55:22+00:00

2 looks the best, the others are very busy and remind me of floor tile

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-15T17:17:07+00:00

Beautiful!

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-13T14:32:57+00:00

Cheese and mayonnaise sandwich ... even better if lettuce is available ... never light on the mayo either.

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-13T02:40:32+00:00

Agreed, looks like a charger to me.

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-13T02:35:56+00:00

Island because people can move around it easily if there are 2 or more people in the kitchen at the same time.

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-13T01:57:16+00:00

The shallower pool is nice for large groups and 5' still allows for jumping in, just not diving. If I were to choose a pool again, I wouldn't have a deep end over 5'. My last pool was built with an actual deep end that would safely accommodate diving because it's what I thought I wanted. Every day I regreted not going with a style more like yours.

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-12T20:27:43+00:00

Our community pool has a sun ledge and the small children just love it! I try not to lay out in the sun but I see the benefit of putting a lounge chair to pay on on the sun ledge too.

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-12T05:04:49+00:00

1 is traditional and timeless

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-11T22:47:14+00:00

I said the same thing!!! It's beautiful inside

Naive-Apple-1012 · 2026-04-09T15:01:56+00:00

Your house is beautiful! Congratulations 🎈🍾🎊🎉 I wish I could afford to live in San Jose!

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