Definitely. Your house is your most important asset. By paying off any debt on your property, you are effectively safeguarding it. A big moment when you finally clear your mortgage.
I disagree... a house that you live in is not an asset... it's like any other item that you use on a daily bases; a tool. It's also most people's biggest liability.
Until you have paid it off, you're just renting the money with a fee and interest to live in the place.
Back in the days, when houses were cheaper and mortgage rents were low.. you could buy houses and flip them or climb up the property ladder. That's why certain older people preach the 'bricks and mortar' line. But has others have mention today's market is very different and it's a PITA to get on the first rung of that ladder.
Once you pay off the mortgage or you are renting a house or few out, then it becomes an asset.
Nothing expect for whiskey has out paced the stock market for growth, and if you're pension or stocks/shares portfolio is managed correctly, it's a cheaper buy in and with better returns.
If I was a millionaire, I wouldn't buy a house to live in myself. I would just live in hotels all my life..