YAY! The wife & I just purchased our first home! One thing I DIDN'T count on is all the nickel-n-dime fees that really start to add up (home inspection, lender costs, Escrow, etc, etc) and ultimately.....closing costs. UGH!
ME: "Wow. This is really starting to tally up quick!"
WIFE: *sigh* "Tell me about it"
ME: [ pauses] "..........Well, if I need to, I can sell my caneras & equip., to help us cover costs"
WIFE: "No! I know that'll be something you'll regrert in the future. Between what we have saved up, and what mom-n-dad are willing to help us out with, we should have it covered, hon."
whew! 
