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By Craig Johnson

Solar From a Home Appraiser's Perspective

Revealed: 3 characteristics of a PV system crucial to a home's value.

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A home renewable energy system represents money saved every month, resources conserved throughout the year, and a comforting degree of energy independence. That's why it should come as no surprise that a solar panel system also adds to the value of the property. According to the National Appraisers Institute, the value of a home increases 20 times ...
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