So I mentioned this in another thread, but didn't want to hijack that thread, so I'm starting my own. I really think the houses need to be revamped, because you can tell that a bunch of different houses were created at different types and the whole thing does not feel cohesive. I picture housing to be more like, a bunch of different style homes each with a benefit based on the area its in.
For instance, Groddle Forest homes would have more patches than other areas because it is located in the forest; as well as Groddle Meadow having more crop plots than others because its in a meadow; Groddle Heights perhaps having a metal rock that respawns a couple times a day; if they were ever to add houses (they have mentioned adding some to Ilmenskie) that would have a beryl rock that respawns; if they add houses in Ix they could be in the clouds and you could have bubbles that randomly spawn at your house (similar to fireflies in Firebogs); etc.
This way it makes choosing a home a much more strategic decisions, and allows for players to really specialize in what they need from a house. It would also help get rid of the "hodge podge" feeling the houses have now.