I'd suggest reading/bumping this tread (Housing-Purchase-Timer-Alternative-Idea ), since it is basically on the same topic, and has a lot of talking points that might be insightful. Also, just seems easier than repeating myself, since what I've said in that thread are what I'd say in this one, i.e., if we're going to be stuck with a random timer, they might as well just make buying a house a literal lottery that people apply for, and then they can resume playing the game.