The folks at EverQuest II have posted an FAQ guiding players throught the game's housing feature.
Why would I want a house? Do I need a house?
You certainly don't have to buy a house, but there are plenty of benefits to housing. Housing provides you with your own space in Norrath. It can be used for extra storage space, for selling items to other players, and for showcasing you accomplishments...whether those are trophies from your adventuring, quest rewards, items you've crafted, or items you've purchased.
If you're looking for a creative activity within EverQuest II, home decorating is an endless opportunity. Homes are extremely customizable, providing yet another way to personalize your character and establish an identity in the world of Norrath. Our players have come up with hundreds of decorating ideas that are beautiful, amazing, zany, off-the-wall, classic...and everything in between.
Read more here.
I have not read anything remotely close to rent status items being station cash, is this dude pulling this outta his butt, or is there a link for this?
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