About Deb 

About Deb Dahlberg-Rowland

Homesteading is not something I discovered through real estate — it is a lifestyle I have lived.

There is a rhythm to homesteading that stays with you. Early mornings, quiet routines, and working with the land instead of against it. It is a way of living that feels intentional, where the land has purpose, food comes from your own soil, and independence is built over time.

My understanding of homesteading comes from lived experience. I previously built and lived in an alternative home — an earthship — on acreage in Colorado, using rainwater collection, solar power, and thermal mass for heating and cooling. Living that way shaped how I evaluate land, infrastructure, water systems, and long-term sustainability in a very practical sense.

Over the years, I have bought and sold alternative-built homes and rural properties across the Southwest, including Colorado, Arizona, and Texas. Today, my husband and I live on a historic homestead in Texas, where we maintain a working garden, greenhouse, food forest, and chickens. We can and dry food, source proteins locally, and work toward a farm-to-table lifestyle rooted in stewardship and community.

Because of this background, I understand that finding a homesteading property is about far more than acreage or a bedroom count. A true homestead is a place that can feed, shelter, and support the people who live there. It may be a modest farmhouse with a few usable acres, or a larger tract with room for gardens, livestock, workshops, and long-term plans for self-sufficiency.

In my real estate practice, I work with both buyers and sellers of homesteading and sustainability-focused properties throughout Central Texas, including Bastrop, Fayette, Caldwell, Colorado, and surrounding counties. These are areas where soil, water access, and community make homesteading not only possible, but practical.

When helping clients evaluate land, I focus on the details that matter for daily life and long-term use — water availability, soil quality, fencing, zoning, usability, access, and future potential. These are factors that are often overlooked in a standard real estate search but are critical for homesteading success.

TexasHomesteadRealtor.com exists as an educational resource to help buyers and sellers better understand what makes a property truly suitable for homesteading in Texas. Property searches and listings are provided through my primary real estate website, where I create customized searches when standard MLS categories are not sufficient.

If living closer to the land is part of your vision, I would be honored to help you evaluate properties with purpose and clarity. Contact me!