Why “Moron”?
Nothing wrong with simple, affordable, conservation minded living. All are conservative values.
Securing your property is a conservative value.
Less is more.
If you can buy a home outright, that frees you from monthly mortgage interest payments and you can enjoy life more.
Of course, its not ideal for a big family that needs to spread its wings but for singles, young couples and older empty nesters, downsizing may just be the ticket.
Because that house was NOT simple, affordable or conservation minded.