Energy efficiency is a growing concern among homeowners, and solar panels are a well-known resource in improving efficiency and helping the environment. The amount of money a homeowner can save by using solar power is attractive enough, but how do solar panels affect property value? Solar Adoption is GrowingTwo years ago, the U.S. had hit 2 million solar installations and the researchers at Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables expected "...solar installations to double by 2023." In fact, Pew Research found that 46% of U.S. homeowners are considering residential solar panels.High demand can lead to a faster sale and/or a higher sales price, but there are still a few other factors that will impact the value of your home on paper.Location ConsiderationsAccording to a 2019 Zillow Economic Res... 01/20/2022

  When most people talk about curb appeal, at least part of what they’re talking about involves landscaping and other greenery to make your home look inviting. That’s great during the spring and summer, and even the fall to an extent. What happens when the icy winds of winter sneak in, though, and a lot of that greenery is taken out of the equation until spring rolls around again? For some reason, it seems acceptable to just abandon curb appeal and making your home look inviting once the days grow short and the temperature drops.   This doesn’t have to be the case, of course. There are ways to make your home seem warm and appealing throughout the year, making it look like a place that friends and family really want to visit. If you want to increase your home’s curb appeal throughout th... 01/19/2022