You must be me I'm in same situation as you are. I also live in an apartment in a good desirable area. And I want to move to a house so that I will have more space, fenced garden and all the perks a big house can bring. And withing 2 months my husband's nephew will come and live with us. So I really need a bigger space.

I also have been looking but the houses and even town houses in my area are over our budget. Plus the extra utility bills on top. What i would suggest is stay where you are but keep looking. Hopefully, something will come. And also as long as your clients are fine with you operating from your apartment you should be fine. Don't mix "what I need with what I want" hope it helps.