Hoping for new digs

The home ownership bug has bitten. We've gone through this before, but the timing has never felt right. Many opportunities have passed us by and we have really not done ourselves any favors by waiting. We've spent the last month or so browsing the MLS websites, checking out mortgage calculators, crunching numbers. Our options in the valley are limited, we really can't get what we want here. The prices are obscene. Yesterday we got in the car and drove South to check things out. We checked out several model homes and builders while we were out and about. We came upon one particular builder by accident, really, and walked into a model that just felt like it could be our home. I love it! We are really hoping this is it. We went through the pre-qualification process with a mortgage broker last night, he was really optimistic but isn't able to give us a confirmation until he talks to some lenders on Monday. If this does work out, we're anywhere from 6-12 months out from the home being done. They're finishing up one phase and starting on another, our home would be built in yet another phase. They're building like crazy in this area. I really feel like the timing is right. We'll be hoping and praying all weekend! :)