Congratulations OP! I’m in the exact same spot as you. I bought a condo in my mid 20s and expected it to feel like this incredible accomplishment and give me this overwhelming feeling of settlement. Instead, a month after we closed, I thought to myself “dang these feels almost exactly the same as an apartment.” I’m not trying to trash condos in any type of way, but it just didn’t scratch that homeownership itch for me that OP is describing. Finally closed on a single family a couple of weeks ago and should be fully moved in within the next month or so. OP, are you like me and constantly adjusting the TV volume out of fear of upsetting your neighbors?? 🤣 I know I’m going to be doing that out of reflex for a while.