As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

Solar panels: They might brighten the prospects of a home search or dim them. It all depends on the specifics. But still, by and large, homes on the market aren't likely to have solar panels. "We ...

Going solar is a great way to help the environment, save money on energy bills and even increase the value of your home. Like most home improvement projects, once you know you want to go solar, you ...

If you live in an apartment, you probably don’t have solar power. You obviously don’t own your building’s roof, and since tenants typically pay their own electric bills, property owners wouldn’t get ...

Everyone knows solar panels are a potentially worthwhile investment. Sure, there are some hidden costs associated with solar panels that need to be taken into consideration, but installing them can ...

A majority of Americans say they've seriously considered putting solar panels on their house or have already done so, according to Pew. Homeowners today have more options for solar than ever, but the ...

Interested in going solar? Find a Solar Energy partner near you. With energy costs and climate concerns on the rise, going solar has never looked better. But how you pay for solar — leasing or buying ...

Figuring out whether rooftop solar would work for your home has always been complicated, involving factors like the size and shape of your roof and the monthly amount you pay for electricity — not ...

Aly J. Yale is a contributor at Buy Side and an expert on real estate, mortgages, investing and home renovations. Solar panels offer the promise of lower-cost energy, but installing solar can also ...