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 ...

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SANTA MONICA, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Employees of Solar Forward install solar electric panels on a residential rooftop on February 27, 2009 in Santa Monica, California. President Obama signed into law an ...

IKEA offers solar panels in 11 markets currently, with the U.S. the latest market it has targeted. Those who buy their solar panels from IKEA can track usage on an app and even sell surplus energy ...

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