Matt Roloff is transforming Roloff Farms into a short-term rental, a move that his ex-wife Amy Roloff finds disappointing, especially since she envisioned the family home being used differently. Despite understanding the business logic behind Matt’s decision, Amy expresses sadness over the change, highlighting the emotional significance the property holds for her and their family.
Matt Roloff is transforming Roloff Farms into a short-term rental, a decision that has left his ex-wife, Amy Roloff, feeling saddened and nostalgic about their former family home.
Matt Roloff’s got new plans for Roloff Farms, and let’s just say, Amy’s not exactly throwing a party about it. “Turning the home where our kids grew up into a rental?” Amy shared, clearly taken aback, during a heart-to-heart in an *Us Weekly* exclusive for *Little People, Big World*’s season opener. “Just doesn’t sit right with me.”
Amy, at 61, still holds the family home close to her heart. Despite the business angle making sense to Matt, it’s a tough pill for her to swallow. “It’s his call, really,” she admits, trying to stay neutral. “But, personally? It’s a bit heartbreaking.”
The family’s story takes another twist. Amy and Matt, parents to four and grandparents to more, have seen their fair share of ups and downs. Their farm, a backdrop to many of these moments, now a rental property? It’s a lot to process.
In a candid chat with her husband, Chris Marek, Amy keeps it light. “You ask Matt about it. I’m staying out of this one,” she jokes. After their 2015 split, Amy sold her share of the farm to Matt. Yet, the place remains special, especially since it’s where she and Chris tied the knot in 2021.
The Roloff property, no stranger to drama, has been at the center of family tensions. Matt’s 2022 announcement to sell didn’t go as planned, stirring the pot even more. Zach, one of the twins, publicly disagreed with his dad’s portrayal of events, adding fuel to the fire.
As for Zach and his family, they’ve made a big move to Washington. This shift came amidst ongoing disagreements over the farm’s future. Amy, watching from the sidelines, critiqued Matt’s handling of the situation, highlighting the divide over the property’s value and its impact on family dynamics.
After much back and forth, Matt decided against selling. Instead, he’s turning the property into a short-term rental. “It’s a way to share this special place with more people,” he explained, optimistic about the farm’s new chapter.
So, what’s next for the Roloffs and their famed farm? Tune into *Little People, Big World* on TLC this February to find out. It’s sure to be an interesting season, to say the least.
