For many people buying a home will be the biggest investment they will make in their lifetime. It can cost you thousands of dollars to pay down on one just to get in the door and then there are the monthly mortgage payments that seems like they will never end. It is not all that common for a family to buy one home and stay in it forever. It is very likely that the first home will be sold and a new one might be sought down the road.
Maintaining and growing the value of your home can be so important in the event that you do decide to sell it in later years and purchase a different one. Many things can cause people to decide to change where they live. The kids could grow up and a couple no longer needs such a large home or your family could still be growing and you need a larger place. Relocating because you change your job is another common reason to move. It could be nothing anymore than you just want something that has more to offer than your current place.
