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Originally Posted by dino7c
Quality of construction is nowhere near where it was 15+ years ago. I think some of you would be shocked by the amount of 5-10 year old houses falling apart.
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There's pluses and minuses IMO. You get 2x6 walls vs the old 2x4 walls, spray foam insulation on rim joists, above garage, etc.
Homes these days are much more efficient which is a key for me personally. You can do some efficiency upgrades on older homes (new furnace, new windows) but I think it's impossible to make them as airtight as new construction, and that is a big reason I'm leaning towards new build.