Hi~

Clara, you are looking forward to many hoped-for positive changes...most especially being free from living with your 'emotionally disabled' difficult brother. I wish you the very best, most especially in that one particular thing getting done ASAP and without complications ~ I wonder if some if your sadness right now is due to worry about truly being free of living with him? Possibly also of his having to finally take care if himself? I hope you look forward to not worrying about him...

Just wanted to also add that moving to a new area will mean having to really learn what neighborhoods are good for you...so, I 'second' the advice on best to not rush into buying a house unless you know for certain you really like the town & neighborhood. If you need to get a feel for a town before buying, perhaps you can rent a small place temporarily after passing the big hurdle of getting the house you now share all settled?

Chloe