One mistake often made when purchasing country property is a failure to get the water tested. It is as if some people reason that the water was good enough for the previous residents so it is...
Category: How To Buy Land
In spite of the prevailing opinion that you need a lot of money to purchase land there are ways people who do not have a lot of money purchase land! I am frequently asked how can land be...
When moving to a new part of the country you can actually save money by renting before buying property! This is contrary to what most people think however there are good reasons to rent before...
Cold Climate Homesteading (House, Insulation, Micro-Climate)
When moving to a cold climate the challenge of evaluating a homestead goes far beyond what to wear when outdoors to stay warm. This article will focus on evaluating a house and a location in a...
One excellent way to guarantee that your homestead experience will be unsatisfactory is to share a water source with an adjoining landowner. When I'm asked to give an opinion on a piece of...
As any experienced homesteader knows, there are important factors in choosing a homestead that should be considered. Before the Real Estate Agent's answer of "location, location, location" being...
