Wish I had some dry powder to buy some more doors...

Can we also request the inspection reports from the builder during the different phases in which the city inspected the home -- i.e. dry wall etc.Has anyone not done a home inspection on a new construction before?

If you've already tried the first step by observing what happens outside and in during a heavy rain - making sure that water is redirected away from the foundation by making sure that the gutters are working correctly, the downspouts are emptying at least 6' from the foundation, and that the soil is graded away from the foundation - and you're just looking for a quick fix, you might try plastic or fiberglass wall panels.

Newer buildings constructed these days usually factor in the ground movement of those soils etc.The Dollar General being in a better area doesn't bode as well for it long term.

Is it a retaining wall (is there soil behind the wall)?

This really sounds like very dry flooring was brought into your fairly damp house and installed right away without gaps.  

Sometimes a lender will use the phase one environmental report that the seller has if it's less than a year old.The phase one isn't cheap and cost thousands of dollars typically.If you have to go to a phase 2 that can run 10,000 or more with soil sampling etc.Even if a report is on file with the seller and the bank will let you use it you need to order your own. 

When it dried we reinstalled the carpet and closed on the house.

Also, there would be dry wall with a door for the entrance from the bedroom.

PS NA NA> I've been doing well around here, and while inventory is drying up, there's still deals out there!