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Construction of new homes has been delayed due to supply and workforce shortages. CREDIT STEVE GRAVELLE
In our new COVID reality, even a rapid economic recovery from a global pandemic has a downside.
“A lot of (suppliers) closed down their factories during COVID, and there was talk we’re going into a huge recession,” said Joe Sattler, owner of Sattler Homes & Remodeling. “Then things got really busy.”
“It seems that everyone is so busy, which is great,” Kevin McCreedy, co-owner…
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