wantobuy you got alot of feedback. I am glad you are not going to pursue the condo idea. I agree that there is going to be more depreciation as time goes on. I also agree that 8 weeks is absolutely not enough time to make any substantial difference. In fact if interest rates are only 1/4 point higher in 8 weeks verses now, then the decision to buy now would make more sense. You may be able to catch a slight reduction in pricing between now and 8 weeks but I will be surprised if it is much.
I am glad you reached an agreement with your wife. 2 years would have been preferable to 8 weeks.
