Buying a home is important because this is where you will live, retire or raise a family. Depending on the choice you make, your new home can also be an investment. The worth of house & lot/lot only or condominium you buy today may cost you only 1-5Million or more but 5 or 10 years from now, the price may double. Putting money in real estate has become popular over the past few decades and is a common investment vehicle.