In article ,
wrote:

talk to real estate agents in the area. If it is well done, integrated into
the
whole landscape AND low maintenance and the house is typically being sold to
people
without children, then it could add value.

OTOH, it is relatively easy to fill in an unwanted pond.
Ingrid

On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:33:04 CST, ~ jan wrote:
I might have someone going to ask me if their pond adds value to their
home. (Thinking of selling.) I haven't view it yet.... but I've always been
understanding they don't, but they might have sell it faster if it is well
done.... etc. All depends on who is looking. Group? ~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us

When we bought our house having a pond (since totally rebuilt :-( )
was a selling point and we would never have asked the previous owners to
fill it in!

Jerry