I actually have a very reasonable mortgage and like the home I'm in, however, I'm in the process of getting divorced and I can use the equity from my current home to pay cash for a place in the country with more land. There are some disadvantages relative to commute and access to the city's amenities, but if the pandemic and riots have taught me anything, it's that country living is worth some minor inconveniences. The idea of no mortgage before I turn 50 next year and some peace and quiet doesn't hurt.