My mom often says that home is where the heart is ... after moving so much, I think that sums it up very well.
For me, having my loved ones is what makes it a home, if they are there, even under a bridge it would be home. In our previous house, I had that feeling of being out of place, I think that working in another part of the city and not spending much time at home made nothing in the neighborhood make me feel that way.
My ideal house must have my books, especially the medical ones, without them I feel like I'm not myself 😅
There's many factors that make a house a home for each of us, some similar and some differ but I think it's important to know what those things are and to make sure they're present...life is too short not to feel at home in one's place if residence.
I hope you're well.