You're rocking and rolling. Making calls. Booking appointments. Showing up to the office. Plugging away. But you're really not seeing an uptick in your brand. Or your business. So what do top agents do that you might consider?

A new study by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. confirms what several other researchers have determined: homeownership makes families happier and healthier and even helps children get better marks in school.

You think that you're ready to buy a home, but how can you be sure? The thought of owning a home is an exciting one, yet not everyone is ready. If you've been considering purchasing your first house, here are five signs that you're ready to take the plunge into home ownership: