Hi Poneal, I too was in the same situation as you are before but its the other way around. After selling my HT w/ our house, I set a budget ( $9000 for a mid to high end ) for our new house to go with. Unforetunately, after scouting around and w/ my loving wife's oppinion, I ended up to more than $20,000 but every time I see them ( wife and 3 yrs old son ) enjoying, impressed and amazed by it, I guess it's worth it.
Good Luck!!!