JJ,
We are pretty much in the same boat having bought my current primary around the same time. I share you lack of concern re the value of my house because I know it will always perform better than the market around me for a variety of reasons. I doubt that I would ever sell my house and am really looking to buy 2 more properties. One just like the one I have (so that my kids will each get one) and another by the beach for me and the Mrs. to retire to. Whether the kids ultimately decide to keep them will be their choice but they would both be great rentals or primaries with very low tax basis.

I always look 10 to 20 years ahead in my decision making.