My advice is to think carefully about the options and listen to yourself. My first downsize from 3100 square feet to 1800 was forced due to divorce. I uprooted my children and bought a fixer upper that was a nightmare and a money pit. It was in a blue collar suburb that I hated, except for the great nature around me. After my girls left for college, I moved into an 850 square foot condo. It was fun at first. I stored a lot of my things. But, then the people in the condo began to show their true colors. They would not turn on my heat, even in winter when my youngest came to visit and it was 61 degrees in my bedroom. I had to beg for heat. One of the men was verbally abusive. The lady who lived downstairs would tell me, "you are walking too loudly" and other things. I could not rest in my own home. So, I bought a house again. This time in a very good suburb and it is just perfect. It's a bit crowded, but I am very happy here and will never go to a condo, town house, etc. again. I have great neighbors. I can live alone here and will be fine, after my oldest gets back on her feet again. (She is living with me now.) Yes, it's work. No, I cannot afford to do everything I want to do here, but I am safe, comfortable and away from verbally abusive and mean people. Good luck with your search. I hope you find the best place to be without going through what I had to go through.