Most of the problems mentioned could easily apply to any given basement. It really does sound like a poorly built house. I'm not an expert by any means, but fl

Most of the problems mentioned could easily apply to any given basement. It really does sound like a poorly built house. I'm not an expert by any means, but flooding, seepage, pests, cracks, and mold are all extremely common basement problems. Of course, their impact on your quality of life is magnified when your whole house is effectively a basement, but it's still normal stuff.