In 2020, there was a spike in searches for off-grid homes and a general trend of moving to rural areas. Rural housing applications spiked by 80% during the pandemic, according to Fannie Mae. Overall, ...

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 ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled a growing interest in rural living, with a notable increase in mortgage applications for housing in rural areas. List prices in rural counties have grown significantly ...

In this video, I confront the challenges of my off-grid cabin project after several weeks of experience on my 58-acre property. I share the realities of owning and renovating this cabin, including the ...

Moving off the grid in Alaska is a romanticized dream for many. The idea of living in an untouched wilderness, free from modern constraints, resonates with those yearning for simplicity and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Eric Mack is a reporter covering science, sustainability and space. When Covid shut the world down in 2020 my family and I lived ...