Dreaming about a homestead someday? Chickens, gardens, fruit trees, maybe even goats? Before you fall in love with a farmhouse or a piece of land, there are a few important things to think about. In this episode, Wendi Bergin shares three simple principles that can help you choose property that actually supports the homesteading life you want to build. Wendi also shares stories from her own move from New Jersey to Florida, including why it took nine months to find the right property and how surprising restrictions on acreage can limit what you are allowed to do on your own land. You will learn why zoning matters more than most buyers realize, why the land itself is often more important than the house, and why starting with skills and living within your means can create a more joyful and sustainable homestead. If you have ever dreamed about owning land for a homestead, this episode will help you think through the foundation before you buy.
In this episode, Wendi shares three foundational principles for choosing property for a homestead.
Homesteading dreams often begin with land, but many buyers focus on the house and overlook important details about zoning, soil, water, and long term sustainability.
Wendi explains how the right property can support a self reliant lifestyle while the wrong property can limit what is possible.
In This Episode
• Why five acres does not always mean freedom
• The surprising restrictions that HOAs and deed covenants can place on rural property
• Questions to ask about zoning and land use before buying homestead property
• Why sunlight, soil, and drainage matter more than the house itself
• The importance of doing your own due diligence when buying land
• Why buying within your means creates a more peaceful homesteading journey
• How learning homesteading skills before buying land can set you up for success
• Simple ways skills like gardening, food preservation, and herbs can grow into income opportunities on your property
Wendi also shares stories from her own homesteading journey and explains why she became a Realtor to help others find property that truly supports the life they want to build.
If you are dreaming about land, gardens, chickens, or a future homestead, this episode will help you think through the foundation before you buy.
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