You went from Maryland to Manassas?!? Good gawd, you HAD to know you were jumping from the frying pan into the fire!
I had to move from where I was. Too much to take care of and I have a brother and his wife living in the Manassas area. I moved into a 55+ community, into a condo that I paid cash for. Enjoying my retirement. Not that I have to justify my move to you or anyone.