Hastily built brand-new homes can come with a host of problems, from leaky roofs and cracked foundations to windows that are installed upside down. Here's how to protect yourself.

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I feel the best thing you can do even (or especially!) with a newly built house is be sure to have a well qualified home inspector make a thorough inspection of the structure prior to signing the final paperwork. This article touched on many very important points that folks should consider when buying the typical tract home and the way many of them are slapped up with little concern for quality.