Quote Originally Posted by Ultimatecalibur View Post
Houses were supposed to be removing Gil from the economy, and they are currently failing to do so.
Not the house itself, but furnishing it. Every expac you get more recipes for furniture, but the house itself stays the same.

This is why it would be a good thing having housing available to everyone; to keep furniture as a ongoing gil sink.

And to keep the rewards from seasonal events relevant.