I like to believe I enjoy my house. I've stressed way too much about housing. Staying up and getting in on those new releases. I'm happy that my house is in a prime location, and that it's a status symbol. Selling houses is against the ToS, and I would never sell my house--even if I did quit. But the fact that people have offered me upwards of 300-400mil for it makes it feel like a trophy of sorts. So it has a lot of emotional and practical value.

I think if there wasn't a housing issue, and I could 'just buy a new house' at any time I wanted as long as I had the money--I'd probably release mine and un-sub. But knowing that if I lost my house that it would take me 6 months+ to find another one open up in the exact same spot (varied wards) means that replacing it is no easy task. I have plot 5 in Mist, and those don't open up often--and when they do--they're sniped up really freaking fast.

Given how much stress it was to get the house. I don't feel that the 15 bucks a month is a huge waste. I'd rather pay the money for the peace of mind than release it and waste 6 months+ to find a new house--if it ever happens. And while I don't play FFXIV now (because WoW is awesome!). That doesn't mean I won't be back for 4.4 or the next expansion.