Can I ask my fellow DU'ers for some intelligent advice? [View All]

[BigBearJohn]

I have quite a lot of money in equity in my home because
of the housing boom. Enough to buy a small house in Idaho
and live off the interest. A new home costs $125,000 there.
I don't agree with the politics of Idaho, but at least I
could afford to live if there is indeed a housing crash
and good jobs become scarce.

I don't want to panic and just sell if not necessary.
Do you think it would be adviseable to grab the money while
I still can? I don't have much in other investments to
count on.