Exactly this, is it worth the hassle to try to buy a house?

I kind of need explaining about how someone does buy a house.

Also, even if I did have the money for a house would I even be able to buy one? Is the market that scarce?

I am interested in owning a house but if it's some thirsty bloodbath where it's basically camping for houses and whoever clicks fastest wins then I think I'll just keep on moving, I've had enough of those clickfests when I used to play Archeage.