The United States needs 3.7 million more housing units to meet demand, according to research from Freddie Mac.
As builders work to meet demand, the quality of their product can sometimes suffer — leaving new homeowners with lots of repairs.
A study from LJP Construction Services found new construction can often have issues with exterior weather barriers, structural framing, window/door installations and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
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