Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you'll make in your lifetime. It also tends to be one of the biggest purchases you'll make with your money. Buying a home is not just about buying a house, it's about buying a place to live and raising a family. So, how long should your new home fit your family? The first step to making a home is buying one. After that, you need to decide how long it's going to last. If you're only going to live in your house for five years, then why take on any of the responsibilities of owning a home? But if you have a longer time horizon, it's important to be realistic about how long your new home will fit your family and their needs. That doesn't mean buying a house that's too large for your family. It just means choosing something more appropriate for living in for the next few decades than what was suitable for just one year or two years ago. With this in mind, here are some suggestions for buying a new home tha...