Certainly it is better to prefer humans over objects, homes and things.

For example:

If you were the last human on earth, would you prefer another person or all the money and possessions in the world?

Certainly the humanity trumps the objects.

Objects as a MEANS to other humans?

Do we really want the Lambo or the a Rolex, or do we prefer the notion of beautifying ourselves to make ourselves more attractive to others?