KatieJ Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Took us a while because we paid off our two rental houses first, but now it's our personal house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyGF Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Awesome! People ought to still have mortgage burning parties - it is good for the culture! But my parents feel they can't tell their friends they have paid off their house as their friends are up to their ears in debt. :-( Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Congratulations! That's an awesome accomplishment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlinsmom Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 COngrats! I'd be celebrating too. Way too go. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Congratulations!!! We paid ours off last month. It feels great, doesn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Congratulations! 14'ish more months for us. Can not wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Congratulations KatieinMich Awesome! People ought to still have mortgage burning parties - it is good for the culture! But my parents feel they can't tell their friends they have paid off their house as their friends are up to their ears in debt. :-( Emily I was just thinking about this. Would it now days be acceptable to have a party when your mortgage is paid off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaS Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 :hurray: :hurray: :party: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Awesome! Very good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Congratulations! That takes lots of focus and self-discipline; you guys SHOULD celebrate! While I understand the PP's point that one wouldn't want to make others feel small, I think a celebration of something like this is motivational! Dare to dream, people! We can do this too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 :hurray: :cheers2: Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Congratulations! We paid ours off last summer. Feels good, doesn't it? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 :hurray: :thumbup: :thumbup1: :party: Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Inspirational. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 :party: We are so having a party when our mortgage is paid off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyP Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 :party: Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Yay! Double Yay! It's all yours. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Many Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 We paid ours off in October, but couldn't share the news because so many friends are struggling. We felt like it would sound like bragging or something. We burned a copy of the mortgage for fun! Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 :hurray: Congratulations!!! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Congratulations! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Congratulations! If you have a ceremonial mortgage burning, imagine I am there cheering for you. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Congratulations! Wonderful feeling. My bil bought us a bottle of champagne and we got take out Chinese and celebrated - just the two of us. It can be rather awkward to talk about being mortgage around others who have huge mortgages looming over them, but I certainly you need to celebrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 CONGRATULATIONS, KATIE!!!!!!!!!! :party: :party: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Jen Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Congrats! We paid ours off in November. Still have 2 rental houses to go- but I wanted my home paid for first. Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Congratulations and good job!!! That required some dedication to fiscal responsibility! I applaud you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Congrats! It's a great feeling, isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Have you ever heard of a Mortgage Button? I am sure there is still stuff on the internet about it. I first heard those words on This Old House. I think you can buy an actual button. But being the frugal person that I am, I just bought a large ivory button on ebay. I read that sometimes people skipped the burning part, and made the paperwork into a tight cylinder and shoved it behind the button (other option was the ashes) Later people have found the paperwork fascinating. My parents paid off their mortgage at about the same time (I think they worked hard to beat me) I gave them a button too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 That awesome!! :hurray: :party: :cheers2: Now, the compulsive saver in me is telling you to go to Vanguard, pick a mutual fund and put the would-be mortgage amount in there every month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thia7278 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2OandE Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Congratulations!!!! How exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 :party: :party: :party: It's a great feeling!! We paid ours off a couple of weeks ago, too - must be something in the water around here!!! :lol: Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I never thought about having a celebratory party. We should have done that! We just had a good laugh at DH's experience at the bank. We actually sold some investments, so we paid a lump sum and the mortgage co. wanted the $ wired to them. I have no idea where I was, but DH had to take all 5 kids with him to the bank, my little one had fallen asleep in the car,so she's sleeping on his shoulder and the other four are restlessly milling around and he's trying to conduct this transaction. He wanted some sympathy for his plight, but I just thought it was funny. That's my experience everywhere I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubiac Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 To quote Dave Ramsey and/or Braveheart, "FREEEEEEDOM!!!" Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Way to go! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 When we paid off our house I was so excited that I called my parents to tell them. My parents were upset and felt I was shaming them because their home wasn't paid off yet. Even suggested I was welcome to now make payments on their house. All I could think was "Uhmm, sorry I even called." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Thanks everyone! Yes, it does feel good to have this part of our life behind us and we can focus on the next phase. Getting ready for retirement. :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Took us a while because we paid off our two rental houses first, but now it's our personal house. Wow! Congratulations! You deserve it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Very inspirational!! Congrats!!!! Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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