Perhaps the most obvious drawback with triple pane windows is the cost, but, as Hans Ingram, New York-based project manager at JSM Project Management, assures, 'Savings on energy costs over time will outweigh the initial up-front investment and actually save you money in the long run.'

"For those seeking passive real estate investment, options like real estate investment trusts and syndicates can provide diversification and professional management, " says Hans Ingram, a real estate and property management professional based in New York.

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