#ROI

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$45K Kitchen Recoups $31K at Resale: Renovations Pay Back in Years Lived, Not Dollars Returned

Minor kitchen 70%, major kitchen 50%, bathroom 60%, pool 30%. Cost vs Value 2026 data shows almost no renovation recoups 100% at sale. The honest ROI lives in personal-use years, not resale dollars.

$12K Net Solar Cost → 6-Year Payback → $55-$75K of Real 25-Year Savings

7kW residential system in 2026: $18-22K gross, $8-15K net after federal 30% ITC + state incentives. ~$2K/year savings → 6-year payback. Then 19+ years of essentially free electricity. Math depends entirely on local sun + rate.