How Do I Figure Out How Much Land To Buy? The debate on how much land is needed for a homestead has been around for a while. However, there will always be the one factor that puts the argument to rest for everyone and that is affordability. If you desire to start homesteading and you are wondering how much land you have to have, absolutely the first and most important factor is to buy what you can afford. Beyond…

Is There A True Definition Of Homesteading? Short answer is yes. Homesteading as defined historically in the dictionary is: "1. a house, especially a farmhouse, and outbuildings. 2. Law: a person's or family's residence, which comprises the land, house, and outbuildings, and in most states is exempt from forced sale for collection of debt. and 3. Historical: (as provided by the federal Homestead Act of 1862) an area of public land in the West (usually 160 acres) granted to…