I own my home. Well, me and rhe bank! Maintenance is a pain because I don't have anyone who will do what I want at a price I like! But I can do what I want within the law, and I have freedom to plant what I like, and paint as I like, inside and out. I like where I live. I am in a neighborhood, am close to my church, have room for my sewing stuff, and my critters. And yes there are times I want to chuck it all, but when I was seriously considering it a couple years ago, I really would have had to give up much more than I am willing to do, at this time. When I HAVE to make a change, I will, but not until then.