The OP says he'll be the for the foreseeable future. Here's some long term considerations to look at:

There's no practical do-over as to construction, make damn sure you spec what you want.

Put up a quality fence immediately, you are probably required to do so by local code but do not wait. Look up the legal term "attractive nuisance".

Liners are cheaper for a reason and they only come in specific shapes and have different problems than a gunite pool. If you can go gunite, it is long-term worth the upgrade.

As has been stated here, most Pool Contractors will go straight to Hell when they die. Be very careful when vetting them and spec-ing the pool and get everything (change orders) in writing. Make sure to hold back funds on them until the pool is completely done.

If you do end up moving, the pool will make some potential buyers not look at your house that would have bought it had you not installed the pool. Conversely, a smaller population of potential buyers will consider your house because it has a pool when they wouldn't have looked at it if you hadn't installed the pool. Do not expect to realize any payback from installing the pool if you sell. I have seen home buyers fill in a working pool the week after closing on a house.

Make sure you have a technically competent installer/designer. A pool is a system to keep clean (and possibly temperature controlled) water at the ready for your use. A bad design and/or install can make this not your reality. Architectural features, water features and lighting add complexity. Ask to see completed projects and speak with the homeowners who had them done.

I had a wonderful large pool for a long time and enjoyed it, I moved two years ago and still don't miss it enough to install another where I am now.

Hope this helps, Good luck.

This post was edited on 2/22/15 at 10:54 am