Friday, June 19

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Wise stewardship

Investment Tracker

Track what you're reinvesting into your family's backyard. Every dollar you save stays in your home.

You’ve saved

$0

That’s 85% below what a contractor would have charged for the same build. Every dollar stays in your home.

Your investment

$20,000

Estimated pool company cost

$135,000

Need this on letterhead for your lender?

Our consulting team drafts a proposal letter from your cost assessment so your loan officer has a clean number to work with.

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Financing lens

Most families finance their backyard. Here’s how your DIY savings stretch the math — lower payment, less interest, and more money invested in what matters most.

Years

Annual percentage

Monthly payment savings

$1,065

Estimated payment: $185 vs. $1,251 for a contractor build.

Lifetime-interest savings

$76,774

Principal savings: $115,000. Total lifetime advantage: $191,774.

DIY Advisor · stretch your savings further

Cash discounts

Ask your subs about cash discounts. Many trades will knock 3 to 5 percent off when they don't have to wait on a check or absorb card-processing fees.

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