How long it takes to find a house you want to buy depends on things like how much time you have to shop. If you are moving to a new community, you may want to buy a house sooner so you are settled before you begin a new job or the school year starts. If you want to buy a house in a community where you already live, you might have more time to shop before you make a decision.
The number of houses for sale where you want to buy a home can affect how long it takes. If there are a lot of houses for sale in the neighborhood where you want to buy, you might be able to find a home you like faster. If there are few homes for sales, it might take you longer.