Occasionally, my job takes me to homes that have so much space I could fit my entire city condo into the master bedroom. It's depressing and thrilling at the same time - so much space to play with! ...and none of it belongs to me.

But, it could belong to you if you're looking for a home right now. A couple of weeks ago, we visited a community in Oswego - Churchill Club, by Town & Country Homes - and the model was pretty incredible. But I really started getting the move-to-the-suburbs pangs when I discovered the bonus room. Aptly named because there was already a room for everything in this house, and this was just, well...a bonus.

More after the jump...

The market is primed for buyers right now, but people are still a little wary of jumping into the world of homeownership. And understandably so - they're watching a lot of current owners struggle right now. But according to homeowners that I've spoken with over the last few months, the state of the market is at the bottom of the list when it comes to reasons to buy. Yes, it's a great time price-wise but it's a lot more important to consider your own personal situation. Do you see yourself staying in one place for several years? Is it the right time for your family? It's the personal stuff that really makes owning a home a good idea in the long run - not necessarily how the market's doing when you buy.

Take a look at this video to check out the right reasons to buy...