Buying a home is a roller coaster of an experience. There are ups and downs, fast and slow moments, going back and forth. At one point you are exhilarated from the thrill and the next you want to scream at the top of your lungs. The entire time there was a pit in the bottom of my stomach due to the excitement of a new journey. For a smoother transition, here's what I learned and what I wish I knew going into this process.