We've moved into new construction twice, and this last time bought an older house (30 years old:001_huh:). Much in the house had been updated, so it looked more like a "new" house in the kitchen and bathrooms. My favorite thing is finally having big trees in our yard and around the neighborhood. Yes, we have to rake, but trees are so soothing to me--love all the green in spring & summer, the change of colors in fall, and even the snow covered winter trees.
Of course you can find new construction on treed lots, but we always bought in places that had been cleared and new trees planted (that would be great in about 20 years;)).