Thinking of houses

Hubby and I are thinking of getting our own place this year. I know it'll be a lot of paper works plus a huge adjustment on our budget. I can't think of any place here than living in QC. I can't move anywhere else because we really need to be near our work area. I envy those families who have their own place. I wonder how it feels like living in a lake front home like Branson real estate. But I would not go that far. For now, all we need is a neat and tidy house even if it's small.