The Appraiser's Blind Spot: Why a House That Cools Itself Is Worth More Than the Numbers Say
American lenders and appraisers still price homes by comparables, not performance — which means a passive, low-energy house is routinely undervalued at financing and resale. Ben Tre's vernacular building economics show what happens when a market learns to price avoided costs. Here's how homeowners can start closing that gap today.