Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Carlton Reid is a U.K.-based journalist covering sustainability.

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 ...

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 ...

Dreams of energy independence and a simpler life are driving more Americans toward off-grid living than ever before. Interest in off-grid properties has surged since 2020, with more people seeking ...