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i don't think it is really necessary to have a house, especially for smaller chapters. my collegiate chapter does not have one (total around 60) and their sisterhood is usually pretty tight (probs pop up every now and then, but when does that not happen?). i looked at is as more trouble....having an HCB, house mom, worrying about all the extra rules and trouble girls might try to get in to.
i'm a greek advisor and all my sorority total is 35. i also have a couple fraternities, anywhere from 15-40 men, and only one has a house (for 4) and a lodge (for meetings and events). it doesn't seem to really hurt the other chapters b/c they don't have a house. the largest one is the one that has a house, but there are other reasons why they are doing better and the other is not....
i think it just depends on the campus and the needs of the members.
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