For many people, their homestead exemption makes it possible to afford the taxes on their house or condo, but one woman lost ...

“A 21st-century Homestead Act offers compelling advantages for political leaders…For conservatives, it emphasizes individual responsibility, property ownership, and free market solutions…For ...

Homestead exemptions offer exceptions to financial claims on your primary residence. Homeowners filing for bankruptcy may be able to use a homestead exemption to shield the home’s equity from ...

Anyone who thinks farming is impossible in the coalfields should visit one of the many farmers’ markets scattered all across the area. The Homestead Act won’t fix everything. But it offers a focused, ...