Do you think that this is an isolated case?

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Spend a half hour on the web.
To start, Google "Pulte complaints".

Then, go from there.

Check out websites like:
http://www.complaintsboard.com/bycompany/pulte-homes-a35116.htmlwww.ripoffreport.com/
http://poorlybuiltbypulte.net/
http://www.justanotherlemon.com/CCFL/pulte.htm
and MANY, MANY more.

It could be VERY important to YOU, if you're looking to buy a house.
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Caveat emptor: Let the buyer beware.

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