Make sure you have a good real estate agent that knows exactly what you're looking for. One that will work their ass off. It's obvious you live in a "hot" real estate area, so it can get pretty competitive.
Hopefully you'll find a seller that's anxious to sell = a better deal for you. The times I've looked for a house, I fell completely in love with several - then didn't get them because we were too late. It pays to be patient though because the houses that I saw after those were always better. Good luck!!
