While we don’t see a ton of new construction in Cambridge and Somerville, a lot of gut renovations are practically new construction, so a lot of the same good advice here applies. Something I’d add too, from my experience working with buyers of new or just-renovated homes, is that you should really be prepared for a few kinks in the first months of living there — this home has never been lived in and is therefore “untested.” Even the most thorough home inspection won’t turn up everything and sometimes only time will reveal issues with the home’s construction and/or systems.
Avoiding The Money Pit: Advice For Buying New Construction | The Massachusetts Real Estate Law Blog.