Compare and Contrast Building vs. Buying
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Lisa David
Dr. Bob Jakubovic
ENG101
22 April 2022
Building vs. Buying: Which one would be my Home?
The decision of whether to build or buy a house is critical because there is no perfect solution. Each choice has advantages and disadvantages. The world's population is growing almost exponentially, which increases the demand for housing. Some people prefer to build their own house, while others prefer to buy a pre-built house that meets their needs. Comparing and contrasting them based on some factors, such as cost, convenience, and schedules, reveals how different and similar they are. How would you like to have the house of your dreams? One similarity between building and buying a house is that both are costly options. Nonetheless, depending on several factors, they may be inexpensive. In contrast, if one must purchase land to build a house, the entire project is likely to be as, if not more, expensive than purchasing one that
is already built. It would be relatively expensive in a high-demand housing market.
However, building a house can be less expensive than buying one because you can control the cost of materials and other house variables. A significant distinction is that building a home is more convenient than buying one. When someone selects the build option, they can choose where to build based on available land. Because you'd be building your forever home, you could make it as comfortable as possible. It's also a feeling of accomplishment to see something you've only imagined become a reality.
Homeowners can also control the materials used, the size of various rooms, and other specifications, knowing that they will most likely not have any problems for many years because everything is brand new. The buying option, on the other hand, has fewer options. As a result, in terms of convenience, building is preferable to purchasing. Most of the land has already been developed, and most of the houses have already been constructed. If you decide to buy a house, you can choose better places to live, such as near a school, church, downtown, or any other location near the main city. If you build a house, most of the available lots are already far from the main city, necessitating the use of a car, which will be more expensive. On a tight budget, buying a house is far superior to building. People, for example, relocate to different regions and must settle as soon as possible. If they need to settle in as soon as possible and begin working, the only option is to purchase a home. Building on such a short timeline would be both inconvenient and costly. Building a house and preparing it for occupancy takes time. However, buying eliminates this unnecessary waiting time and allows the buyer to relocate and settle in a short period of time.
When various factors such as convenience, cost, and schedules are considered, building a house remains the better option. It saves time and money by eliminating the need to build a house, gives the owner control over resources, and provides the convenience of location and design. To understand which of the two is the better option, key factors must be defined, and the most feasible option selected.
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