I acknowledge that this idea isn't going to get off the ground but I still love this idea. I don't think ideas should get thrown out because people can barely afford their subs. Considering in game housing wouldn't go away, this idea isn't saying Premium as the ONLY option, just an additional source of housing for those with the means to enjoy them.

This might sound harsh, but poor people playing a game with their discretionary money and barely being able to hang on isn't SEs problem.

That's life and it's no ones job to care about your financials. This is a product and some of us want to have enhanced features and are willing to pay for them. 12-15 dollars a month is not a lot of money for the base game and content we get.

Also if premium houses are good enough, it would free up normal slots so those that can't pay can get a house.

Until they figure out what to do, all housing options should be kept on the table.

That being said, I can feel the outrage of poor people being mad, so I get that this idea isn't likely to happen.

I just would personally do it, if given the option. SE would def get backlash just on principle of people not feeling special enough. "How dare you remind me that I can barely afford my sub"... etc. etc...