Recessed Lighting question

[Jen Etten]

Okay, so i noticed while I have been researching recessed lighting for our spec home, it seems the new construction housing cost Way more than the remodel retrofit housings. Can anyone speak to this? Can I just put retrofit for new construction? I don't really need to meet and energy savings requirements for this home( as far as air tightness), although I do think I'll install LED trims. Thanks, Jen