At some point in your life, you will consider buying a home. Maybe you currently live in an apartment or in a home that no longer fits your needs. You have two choices when it comes to your next home: building a house vs. buying and existing home.

Like most buyers, there are several things to take into consideration before you make your decision between building your own home vs. buying one.

Is It Cheaper to Build or Buy a House?

You undoubtedly want to know if it’s cheaper to buy or build a house. The median cost of existing single-family homes is $223,000 compared to $289,415 for new construction. However, new construction tends to be larger than older homes, with a median size of 2,467 square feet.

In fact, the cost of square footage for new construction is less than that older existing homes. You may pay more while building a house vs. buying a house, but you get more value for your dollar.

Customization Issues in Building vs. Buying a Home

Buying an existing home is sometimes more convenient than building. You can find a home in a neighborhood that you like and complete the purchase in a month or two if all goes well.

Building a new home requires finding and buying a lot and acquiring custom home plans. However, the actual construction takes less time than you may think, usually                                                    *

New construction allows you to include the features you want. When you buy an existing home, you often must compromise on room size, the number of bathrooms, or the size of the garage. Ultimately, you may end up remodeling or adding and addition to your house.

Building may take a little longer than buying, but you end up with a home that suits you perfectly.

Maintenance Issues When You Buy or Build a Home

Even a well-maintained existing home will require more maintenance than new construction. You can expect some major expenses within a decade, including possible roofing issues, termite control, and HVAC work.

For homes that were built decades ago, the plumbing system may need to be revamped. Older homes simply require more repairs.

A custom-built home should ensure that you have few maintenance issues for at least ten years, if not longer. Your home will also meet all federal, state and city building code standards. New construction allows you to relax and enjoy your daily life.

Houston Plans & Permits Can Help

If you are considering building a home in the Houston, San Antonio, Austin area, Plans & Permits can provide a full set of construction drawings and home designs that allow your construction crew to build a beautiful, custom home. We have over 35 years of experience in building design, which means you can trust the quality of our work.

Plans & Permits specializes in as-built drawings which allows architects, engineers, general contractors, etc. to excel at their own jobs. At the end of the process, you have the home that you’ve always wanted.

We can also help if you already own a home that needs improvements. We provide plans for remodeling or adding on to your house. If you are planning any type of home construction, we can help make your project a reality.

For more information   call (713) 545 2429 or contact us online.

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Welcome to Atlas Green Homes the Room Addition Experts. We are a “one stop shop“ for adding livable square footage to your home. Atlas Green Homes Design Build is a full-service general contractor on a mission – “to bring customer service and satisfaction to an industry in dire need.” We offer modern building technology and deliver the most cost effective building solutions and single point of contact for homeowners that need to add more space to their home. We are a specialty construction company which means we can help everyone in residential remodeling. The project budget, scope of work and timeline will be considered before we enter into contract with our clients. It is not uncommon for us to have a waiting list due to our service, quality and reputation. The sooner we can get your construction budget and timeline in place, the sooner we can get you on the Atlas’s schedule. Adding a room addition not only increases the overall square footage of your home, but can also increase the value of your home. If you don’t plan to move any time soon, the additional square footage allows you to configure your house to fit your changing lifestyle. You’re already comfortable with the living space, know the neighbors/ schools, and know your way around town, so a room addition could be a viable option. There are many options to add living space to your home. An increasing trend is building a small guest house or mother-in-law suite to your existing home. Many families are forced to move in with one another for a variety of reasons and an attached living quarters or detached granny flat has been a popular solution to many of our clients in Houston, Austin and San Antonio. Room additions give you the option to still be under one roof, but live in separate areas of the home and maintain a degree of privacy. Aging parents have opted to move in with their children instead of going to a nursing home. A detached father-in-law suite is an innovative solution to keep your family close, but still maintain their independence and privacy. Build a Guest Home to Create Rental Income Another popular reason of late is to build a guest house that can generate rental income through Airbnb or VRBO in Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Waco, and Collage Station. The vacation rental business is in full bloom and we have lots of clients taking advantage of this new trend. Not only are most of our clients able to increase the appraised value of their home, but they are able to generate income from renting out the newly built guest home or granny flat.

Please give us a call @ 713 545 2429 to schedule a time for free consultation and assessment of your project. Thank you

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