Smart advice for buying a ready-to-own home from Elev8 or any developer. Buying a home is exciting. It's also easy to make mistakes when you're caught up in the emotion of finding "the one." These 10 tips will save you time, money, and stress — whether you're buying your first home or your fifth. Tip 1: Get Pre-Approved Before You Look Falling in love with a home you can't afford is heartbreaking....