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By Craig Johnson

4 Drawbacks to Leasing (and Why People Still Do)

In the long term, the benefits of buying are tough to beat.

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Maybe the best way to highlight the benefits of buying your home solar energy system is to talk about what you lose when you lease. Nonetheless, leasing might be the best option for you and your situation, which we'll also discuss. The sales pitch of the leasing company can sound mighty appealing: Just sign the contract and they will handle the fin...
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