Public pools can have strict rules. Apartment pools can get crowded. Sometimes you need a little extra privacy. Enter: Swimply, which is essentially Airbnb but for backyard pools, which you rent by ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rajaa Chraibi, a 35-year-old real-estate agent and broker in Los Angeles who also has a side hustle as a host on Swimply. It's been edited for ...

Incorporating a swimming pool into your property can boost its market value by up to 5%. Ready to explore home designs featuring poolside structures? A thoughtfully planned pool house has the power to ...