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Why New Construction Rules Over Old Homes

October 11, 2025

Are you looking to buy a home, but don’t know whether to buy a pre-existing home or a new construction home? Unless you’re specifically looking for an older home, you’ll find that new construction homes make more sense than older homes, for a variety of reasons. As a Wasilla home builder, we want to show you some of the reasons why new construction rules!

Today’s new homes make the most of the latest technology, building practices and materials, and incorporate them into floor plans that fit today’s needs. Open plans, flex rooms, walk-in pantries, and more offer the space and functionality that today’s buyers want in a home. Open plan layouts make it easier to keep an eye on young kids, while the inclusion of a den gives you the privacy you need if you’re working from home. Older homes often have smaller rooms that are closed off from each other, lacking the sense of togetherness as well as enough room to live comfortably.

While a new home may sometimes seem more expensive at first glance, it’s important to remember that most older homes need more updates and renovations before you move in or soon after, and it’s often expensive renovations, such as kitchens. Plus, you’re dealing with older electric, plumbing, and HVAC systems that may require sudden costly repairs, not to mention the likelihood of having to replace the roof sooner than later.

With a new construction home, all of the systems are new and under warranty so there’s less chance of problems arising and even if they do, they’re typically covered. Plus, the kitchens and bathrooms are designed with today’s preferences in mind so there’s no need for costly renovations and if you build from scratch, you can choose your own finishing details to get a home that truly represents you.

In a similar vein, new construction homes save you money over the long run thanks to updated energy efficiency. Older homes are often drafty and may need new insulation and windows to keep them comfortably year round. At Hall Quality Homes, we build energy efficiency into every part of our homes, including heated crawl spaces, a heat recovery ventilator, blown-in attic insulation, specially designed double-pane windows, and a five star energy rating, just to name a few. All of this works to keep your energy bills down, saving you money right from the start.

Finally, don’t forget with new construction, your home is built to modern safety codes, compared to older homes. This can translate into lower insurance costs, as well as potentially higher resale value. As a trusted Wasilla home builder, we strive to create and build homes that understand the needs of life in Alaska, as well as the needs of today’s homebuyers. To learn more about our quality built homes, reach out and contact us today and see why a new construction home is right for you.

This post was written by Hall Quality Homes.