Building on land

Find out what it takes to have your site prepared to build on. Read land clearing and preparation prices.

What we've learned as owner-builders to save money. Tips to help you design, plan, and build your own home while saving thousands of dollars in the process.

Before you begin Buying Land Buying a block of land is one decision you need to make carefully; there are many things that need to be taken into consideration. Doing your research prior to purchase will allow you to plan for many of the expenses that will impact on your project and ensure you allow […]

The beauty of doing anything you’ve never done before in this day and age is ~ Google. Like seriously, how did we ever do anything before we could google how to do it?! I feel like all of us who graduated high school before the dawn of the internet deserve a special star on our diplomas. […]

Having been the owner of vacant farm land for approximately a whopping two months now, I'm certainly no expert when it comes to owning property. But, David and I did go through the purchasing process and (we think) completely vetted all of our options and exhausted all of our resources during that time in terms of performing due diligence and making sure we were buying the right thing. Plus, I'm a real estate attorney, so my professional background gave me a lot of insight into the process…

Believe it or not, buying a piece of land in the countryside is not a pipe dream, even if you have practically no money.

Ready for some major inspiration? Learn how this couple used their years of renovating experience to build a DIY house for less than $70k!

10 things you need to know before buying land that will help you make an educated decision you won’t regret!

Can you really homestead on 1 acre of land or less? Yes! Here's how to make the most of your small homestead by choosing the best livestock and plants!