Major life decisions

I am seriously contemplating buying a home in my home province of Nova Scotia, Canada. I have lived in Japan for the past 15 years, and I'm starting to feel a bit worn out. I would like to lay down roots for my family back home, so need to think how to do this.
So many steps to take, I need to find a job, then get a car, then have a home,

so my summer vacation, my family and I are going to travel home.