Splash-happy homeowners see a swimming pool in the backyard as a cool oasis. Others view the giant water feature as a liquid asset when it’s time to sell.

Is May too early to jump into pool envy? Not when it's 86 degrees in Portland. In this week's real estate gallery, we look at homes on the market or recently sold with an over-the-top swimming ...

Offered fully furnished, the colorful nine-bedroom, nine-bathroom home comes with two separate courtyards, including one with a heated swimming pool, a hot tub, a walk-out yoga studio and a full ...