Progress on the house search

After seeing at least 30 properties ranging from tiny condos with city and water views to run-down houses in sketchy neighborhoods, we found a cute house and made an offer last night! Don't worry, it's not in a sketchy neighborhood!! Now, I'm waiting (not so patiently) to hear back if the sellers will accept it. This whole process has been all-encompassing, not to mention exhausting learning the real estate lingo as well as trying to figure out the 'hoods we like the best. We've been told to expect a counter-offer but we're planning to hold firm with our offer of $5,000 under list price.... I won't describe it just yet in case we can't come to mutual acceptance--new term for me. Keep your fingers crossed!