HOUSE + LOVE = HOME
When I was a child, we moved around so much that I went to nine different schools. Therefore, I never really identified with a place called "home."
When I was twenty-three years old, I was already married with a child purchasing our very first house. It meant a great deal to me, and it gave me some sense of stability. When I realized that I could own a home for the same amount I was renting (actually less), I wanted the same for everyone. So, I later became a realtor (I'm an agent licensed in Virginia for 12 years). Meanwhile, what was happening inside my house was not stable at all. It was full of toxicity and chaos.

"Owning a home is a keystone of wealth - both financial affluence and emotional security." Suzie Orman 
Just remember, getting a house is only part of it. What's most important are the relationships within. It can all start with a happy spouse. Of course you do not have to be married, but even a healthy relationship with yourself can be a precursor to a happy home.

What about the environment itself? Yes, that plays a part too.
Did you know that clutter and chaos can increase cortisol within your body? That increased stress can put great strain on your marriage.
Below are also some tools to help you maintain your happy home.

Life for me is different now. I'm a happy spouse in a happy house. I want the same for you!