(U. S. Statutes at Large, Vol. XII, p. 392 ff.) AN ACT to secure homesteads to actual settlers on the public domain. Be it enacted, That any person who is the head of a family, or who has arrived ...

The Homestead Act is a hidden gem in housing legislation, a low-cost, high-reward initiative. Any Massachusetts homeowner can file for a homestead, which will exempt a portion of their property ...