Aloha Construction Compares: Building vs. Buying a House, Which Option is Right for You?
So, you’re ready to move. Maybe you’re leaving your parent’s house for the first time, or maybe you’re ready to settle down in your forever home. When it comes to choosing a house, there are two main options: buy one, or build one. Both of these choices have pros and cons. Which one is right for you?
Buying a Home
Buying a home has many advantages over building it yourself. Aloha Construction breaks down four of the main benefits of buying your next house.
Shortened Timeline
It’s no secret that construction and renovation projects almost always take longer than expected. Although buying a home can be a lengthy and time-consuming process, building a home …show more content…
Aloha Construction also has plenty of great reasons to choose to build one yourself instead.
Get Exactly What You Want
The most obvious reason to build a home instead of buy is that you can get exactly what you want. The neighborhood, the yard size, and the location are just the beginning. You can also customize with a library, loft, home office, specific number of rooms, extra bathrooms, finished basement, spacious balcony, the list is truly endless. Get the open floor plan and spacious kitchen you’ve been dreaming of without compromising in other areas.
You can also be as hands-on or as hands-off as you want, and place your own small personal touches throughout the house to make it uniquely yours. If you’re ready to move into your forever home, then making sure it is exactly what you want so you can enjoy it for the rest of your life is a pretty important perk.
Know the History and Quality
Newly built homes don’t have any history to worry or wonder about. You know the electrical wiring is all up to code and done by a professional. You know exactly where the sewage lines run through your yard. You won’t need to spend time and money on costly inspections to check the roof, foundations, because they were all brand new, chosen and approved by you before
So, you’re ready to move. Maybe you’re leaving your parent’s house for the first time, or maybe you’re ready to settle down in your forever home. When it comes to choosing a house, there are two main options: buy one, or build one. Both of these choices have pros and cons. Which one is right for you?
Buying a Home
Buying a home has many advantages over building it yourself. Aloha Construction breaks down four of the main benefits of buying your next house.
Shortened Timeline
It’s no secret that construction and renovation projects almost always take longer than expected. Although buying a home can be a lengthy and time-consuming process, building a home …show more content…
Aloha Construction also has plenty of great reasons to choose to build one yourself instead.
Get Exactly What You Want
The most obvious reason to build a home instead of buy is that you can get exactly what you want. The neighborhood, the yard size, and the location are just the beginning. You can also customize with a library, loft, home office, specific number of rooms, extra bathrooms, finished basement, spacious balcony, the list is truly endless. Get the open floor plan and spacious kitchen you’ve been dreaming of without compromising in other areas.
You can also be as hands-on or as hands-off as you want, and place your own small personal touches throughout the house to make it uniquely yours. If you’re ready to move into your forever home, then making sure it is exactly what you want so you can enjoy it for the rest of your life is a pretty important perk.
Know the History and Quality
Newly built homes don’t have any history to worry or wonder about. You know the electrical wiring is all up to code and done by a professional. You know exactly where the sewage lines run through your yard. You won’t need to spend time and money on costly inspections to check the roof, foundations, because they were all brand new, chosen and approved by you before