No, you will not be able to use the Free Edition. You do not have a "simple" tax return that can be prepared using the Free Edition. Only very simple tax returns can be prepared using the Free Edition.
Since you sold a house, if you use the online software you will need to use Premier. If you use the desktop software (CD/download) you can use any version, since all versions of the CD/download have all the forms and schedules you will need.
You do not mention why your spouse will not be preparing the tax returns as in the past. ("Normally my wife handles it...") Did something happen? Is she ill? Did she pass away? Did you divorce? Share some details---without any of your personal information like SSN, etc. --- so that we can help more.
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