[quote=bearishgurl]
I haven’t looked inside new developments but from what I’ve heard from people who have bought into them in South County, they are NOT very well insulated and DO NOT have triple-paned windows. [/quote]
I guess it depends on your definition of “new”.
If the permit to build was 2007 or later then it had to meet the title24 standards of 2005. This means it had to meet specific energy calculations that are most easily achieved with decent insulation and double pane (or better) windows. (Not to mention efficient lighting, etc.)
Once a permit is pulled there is a clock started on completing construction… If you take too long to break ground or get occupancy, the permit expires and you have to bring the project/plans up to the latest code…..
