Michigan law describes a homestead for tax purposes as “the place where you have your permanent home.” It is available for qualified individuals who own or rent a house in Michigan and live in that house at least six months out of the year. If it is a summer cottage, it will not qu...
What is the first step in selling the house during a divorce? Before you can take part in selling your home as part of a divorce in California, you’ve got to make sure that you own the house in the first place. Sounds simple. But that isn’t always the case. California courts oper...
Learn how to make a plan for your homestead. How to make a homestead plan What is a homestead? A homestead is a house surrounded by land that is devoted to crops and livestock. [Source] However, the "modern homesteader" term is used to describe people who want to reconnect with the ...
Dairy cows need special attention and care to stay healthy, including being milked twice a day, every day, but raising dairy cows can help make your homestead feel extra homey and assure you the dairy supply for the whole family; you can even think of selling these products and making a ...
To help answer this and truly bring your unique homestead to life, I have created a mini-series highlighting different options. This mini-series will explain options on How to be a (Suburban or Urban) Homesteader, How to Be a (Semi-Rural) Homesteader, and of course, this post on how ...
If you’ve been thinking about starting your homestead, I’ve created a guide that will teach you everything you need to know to get started. Homesteads are practically a completely off-grid home typically located on a property out of town. They are usua
Also, many homesteaders agree that it takes about five years to get your homestead where you want it. So, making a 5-year plan is a very reasonable place to start. The important part is that you now have a tool to keep you on track. As such, you’ll be less likely to get carried...
If you’re new to gardening, it’s a good idea to start small and grow your garden area each year to avoid dead plants, tears, and time wasted. If you’re planning on running a self-sustaining homestead, you’ll want to make the most out of the land you have. ...
Ms. Light…I know you were looking for a nice sized farm. I’m in my mid-50’s and am looking for an acre or so to place a pre-fab barn from a lot to eventually retire/keep from moving/renting. Because of zoning issues with a “tiny house” like what I’m wanting…am looking...
Ready to make owner financing a reality for you on the road to getting your dream homestead? Here are the steps: Negotiate the Terms Understand that the contract is negotiable. Buying land is a two-way street. If you’re buying from a land company, they will most likely have a standard...