Trey Kennedy shares a funny look at the five stages of homeownership you’ll go through if you decide to buy a home in today’s real estate market. These stages are particularly true for anyone who has never owned a home before and is vacating an apartment. Moving to a new home can be exciting but it can also be incredibly stressful and frustrating as you try to find that perfect home at a reasonable price. In a perfect world, you can buy a new house before selling your existing home as it makes the moving process so much easier.