Congrats, I agree, not having that payment opens up your financial freedom. Now if we could just do something about the taxes... hoping to pay mine off in two years, if I decide not to sell it and move out in the country. Either way, 
lanning on paying off wherever I live. We have forced retirement at 57. Need to get everything paid off before then, so I can do what ever I want, when the day comes. 4951