Which is which? Car or house first?
By Danzylop
@Danzylop (1120)
Philippines
September 16, 2017 11:55pm CST
I know everyone would tell me that I should pick to get a house first. But I'm confronted with difficulties with the situation. We're still renting a house now and I am thinking that I am wasting the money paid to the house owner.
If I pick to get a house first, most of the housing sites are located far from my work and I would have to pay more on transportation costs. I know there is more advantage if I pick choose it but can anyone have a better idea on this situation?
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4 responses
@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
17 Sep 17
Getting a house is more practical than getting a car. If in the future you chose to transfer, you can sell the house at a higher price since the value of property appreciates as time goes by... but car's value depreciates 10% every year. But then again, it's still you who can decide which is more important to you at the moment....
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
18 Sep 17
A house would be my pick if I was in this situation. I'd pick a car if I can make it as another income stream, for example use it as a Grab or Uber service.
@youless (112670)
• Guangzhou, China
17 Sep 17
Here the choice is easier. I think most Chinese will still choose the house at first. We like settling down. A house means that we will have a stable life for family. And usually the real estate will just get much more expensive. It is different from a car. In general, car's price only drops down as time goes by.
@Letranknight2015 (52210)
• Philippines
21 Sep 17
Hello @Danzylop I have not SEEN you in a long time my friend! In my opinion I would pick the house first at least you know it's your home. You can always use Uber or any person who offers transport. Buying a car wouldn't make any difference because you would still experience traffic.
