Solar panels can be an appealing feature when you are shopping for a home. They may help offset electricity costs, and many buyers like the idea of producing energy on-site. But there is an important difference between buying a house with solar panels that are owned outright and buying one with panels covered by a lease or another financing agreement. That difference can matter during mortgage approval and long after closing. Start With Who Owns the Panels Some homeowners purchase their solar … [Read more...]