I have been hating my apartment for several months. But I hadn't wanted to move until I knew I could buy something instead of still renting. And I didn't want to do that until I passed my Series 7, because if I didn't pass, I would have lost my job. But now that I passed, I can keep my job and my future is stable.
I went to Chase Mortgage and got pre-approval for a mortgage. And I set up an appointment with a Realtor in the area for Thursday! I am happy. I get to start looking for a place of my own, away from my neighbors who have parties until 3am like 5 nights per week.
Yay! Finally feel like I am moving foward.