This random timer did stop players from buying up houses just to make a profit, but people botting on a placard is not equal opportunity nor is it healthy to camp there for the honest players.

A raffle would cause a lot of people to never get a house and have zero ways to contribute their time and effort to having a better chance at getting one. That's not fair either. Why should some lazy player get a house over someone who is more determined and willing to put in the work? No, I'm not a fan of that.

It really is a damn joke that small houses only cost 3-4 million when so many people are out there looking for one. Higher prices are the only solution which would work for everyone. If you want a house, make more money and that's it. Anyone playing the game can make gil. It's fair.