Had a great time steamrolling through Binding and SCoB for the first time last night. Still need to go through FCoB but it made me wish I was there for the content day-one (well I was kind of, just didn't have a group).
As for houses, don't think I'll be able to afford one until Ishgard is available at the current prices/rate. May just buy a room at the FC until then.
Honestly, I highly recommend it if all you want is a space to decorate. So much is going on at the FC house that it's nice to have my room within the house. Feel like I'm a part of the action. At 200k (I think) it's super affordable too