Will we stay or go?

We started the process just looking for land to build on. Now we are taking the next steps, getting our house ready to sell and having a realtor over to give us a market analysis this week. We would not be ready to move for at least 10 months or longer! I've also been searching one level house plans to build. 3 bedroom, vaulted main floor ceilings, large kitchen/ family room, front porch, protected covered patio and three car garage or 4. Not too much to ask. So much for downsizing!

The goal is to be debt (mortgage free). Why wait 5 years till our mortgage is paid off. Our house is 20 years old, things are going to need to be replaced and more updates are needed. We've done a lot of changes to our house in 20 years. Added a 4 season porch, a deck, finished our basement, added hardwood floors on all levels, painted all the trim white and replaced trim to wide. We've added storage above our garage, installed a fence, landscaped, changed out lights, painted walls, added cabinets to the kitchen and family room, added a sink to the laundry room and cabinet. Next projects, re-do the master bathroom shower/floor and paint the vanity. We also have to re-paint the basement and paint the entire house all the same light color. Probably replace the carpet in the 4 season porch (only room with carpet). Plus, we have lots of stuff to just get rid of in our house. I'm also still working on getting all the paint off the deck and painting the rails. The biggest project is just getting rid of things we no longer use. Where to take them and holding on to things for sentimental purposes. Time to let a lot go even if we stay or if we go!