People often overlook the energy savings enjoyed when building a new home. When weighing the cost of new home construction vs. buying an existing home, energy efficiency becomes an important long-term factor to consider.
An amazing stat is that, on average, new construction homes boast a 70% higher energy efficiency rating than the average resale home. Built with newer energy-efficient technologies from insulation and windows to appliances and lighting, new home construction offers savings month after month and year after year.