I agree with you. I mean, home debt is the best debt to have, but still, you don’t throw a party when you GET the mortgage, you throw it when you pay it off!
It is OK to spend today's money and better to spend yesterday's money. Never spend tomorrow's money.
Two years ago we made a decision to pay off the house. With the first large payment we started saving many interest and now save $700 a month in interest.
We are near paying off the house. Our party will be in October (or sooner if we can manage it). We will definately be throwing a party!