The idea of living off the grid—once the domain of hippies and doomsday preppers—has been steadily winning over a broader range of homebuyers, from remote-working young professionals to families pursuing a back-to-basics lifestyle.

Enter the modern-day homesteader: someone who embraces self-sufficient living in a rural setting .

This kind of rustic living typically involves producing at least some of your own food; generating your own energy by harnessing solar, wind, or water power, instead of relying on the municipal electrical grid; reducing waste; and incorporating sustainability into everyday life.

The appeal of back-to-basics rural living has surged since the COVID-19 pandemic, fueled by the rise of remote work policies and the growing demand for more space, explains Theresa Lun

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