Is there a way to predetermine which houses will most likely be relinquished due to inactivity, etc? Or will each relinquishment just basically involve a situation in which we have to wait for the update that includes this change, forcing potential interested buyers to scramble around looking within each ward on a race to get to the free company house that would like to purchase the most before anyone else does?

My apologies in advance, I have yet to own a house, so I am not very knowledgeable of the specifics with regards to such things. Any and all information that could help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!