The document provides 5 tips for finding the perfect home: 1. Buy a home that is affordable based on your current and future finances rather than stretching your budget. 2. Prioritize finding a home that will be great to live in rather than focusing on its potential resale value or investment potential. 3. Consider both older homes with potential upgrades already done as well as new homes, as new is not always better. 4. Location is very important, prioritizing a home on a quiet street over a busy noisy one, as the quiet home will also likely have better resale value. 5. Consider how easy a home may be to resell in the future if your circumstances change