If you don’t have a homestead exemption, then you should apply for one.(SoleilC / Getty Images/iStockphoto) Texas has proudly had homestead laws for the last 175 years or so. They were incorporated in ...

Discover how embracing homesteading can lead to a more self-sufficient and fulfilling retirement lifestyle. Learn how growing your own food, generating solar energy, and joining a community of ...

The Homestead Act today doesn’t mean you can squat on 160 acres of public land and eventually own it, rather it is a means to protect up to $605,000 of equity in your home against seizure, forced sale ...

If you answered yes to even one of these questions, you may be interested in an upcoming series of workshops and programs that will teach you hands-on skills. The University of Illinois Extension ...