The home you ultimately choose to call home will play a major role in your family's life. A home can be an excellent investment, of course; but more importantly, it should fit the way you really live with spaces and features that appeal to everyone in the family.

At each home, consider these important factors:

• Is there enough room for you now and in the near future?
• Is the home's floor plan right for your family?
• Is there enough storage space?
• Will you have to replace the appliances?
• Is the yard the size you want?
• Are there enough bathrooms?
• Will your present furniture work in this home?