Reply #20: $17K is nothing to get all bent out of shape about

[Greyhound]

Unfortunately, due to my abhorrence of all things texan, I don't know the houston area at all (other than it being the nastiest, filthiest, place I ever had a contract, worst 3 weeks of my life), but I've heard that the values there are still going up. The student loan people will take negatives off of your credit report, just keep going up the ladder until you get a yes. I'm inclined to say hold it. As others have said, a paid off home is quite an asset that can open lots of opportunities. If you're only going to realize $50K or so, that would be further reason to think very hard about holding on to the house for the time being.

Cheers :toast: