If you see the game as a punishment, perhaps you shouldn't be paying to play it.

SE said they'd be working to address the housing situation after all launch content is released. That doesn't mean we'll see an immediate solution. It can take time to implement changes.

As for the idea that housing is the most important thing in the game, it's not. This is a game built around combat and adventure. That content will always come first. Housing is side content it will never be their priority when it comes to use of development resources.

If you want a game where housing is your primary content and a priority to the development team, you need to look elsewhere because this game will never satisfy you. Choose a game that provides what you want instead of expecting a game that exists for different reasons to change to please you.

The only thing baffling is your assertion SE doesn't want to do anything about housing. They have already made many changes over the years to improve the system and have stated they are working on more.