I live in a two year old house, and the construction is up to code at best (for what that's worth.) Actually, this is our second semi-custom built in three years. The first was built on a superund site (OH SHIT!!!) Our house is pretty, but it sure ain't gonna' last no 100+ years. My wife and I love to rehab. We buy/sell newer bank-owned homes and do most of our own work; so, we both know which end of a hammer to hold. Like one guy said about my wife, "She's pretty handy for a woman," to which I replied "she's pretty handy for a man!"
......Colin