[Original Lurker]

It’s ridiculous what people are paying for these (inflation) houses.
I can’t image being a dang wage slave to no freakin’ house.

Bought this house almost 30 years ago.
Paid it off in 10 years.

Yeah, we just went (still going, I suppose) a cycle (the 3rd???) where folk bang on your door wanting to buy your house.

Only bad part is I’m unequally yoked to a bunch of egg sucking libs that started moving into the ‘hood ‘bout 15 years ago.

Sigh!

[Robert DeLong]

I hear ya. 8>) Nice feeling too. The great thing is you will realize one have of a gain, that is still tax free for the first home you make a profit on. 8>)

If you are retired, you can relocate to a property that has acreage, and it requires little upkeep (small yard, lots of woods). With neighbors, but not too close.