You've all heard of the TV show, Extreme Makeover, the one where that good-looking Ty Pennington narrates the complete destruction and rebuilding of the residence of a needy family. Usually the family has done something outstanding for the community or for special-needs children, etc.... you get the drift. They're special people. But, what I don't get is the type of house they rebuild, which is usually grandiose, therefore difficult for the family to maintain financially.
Case in point. E.M. is currently rebuilding a house in Maple Heights. Here is the press release...
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"A Maple Heights family has been selected for "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."
The Anderson family, who lives at 5101 Anthony Street, in Maple Heights, was selected because the "family of four has inspired their community by heightening their awareness of the obstacles facing the disabled in their community," ABC announced Wednesday morning.
The Andersons found out about the decision around 9:50 a.m., when they got on a bus to go to work and the show's host Ty Pennington was on the bus to greet them.
Andre and his wife Jasmine are both blind, and they run a center for people with disabilities. The couple lost their sight after already giving birth to two sons, Jaison and Jahzion, and one of the children is hearing impaired.
The family is struggling financially and the house is falling apart, making it "complicated and hazardous for them to live there especially in the face of how their needs continue to grow," ABC said in the release.
Construction on the family's house will start early Thursday, and they will vacation in Crested Butte, Colorado, during the week their new house is getting built. The family will have a press conference at 5 p.m. Wednesday to discuss their news."
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For S&G's, I looked up recent MLS activity for the street where this house is located. Recent sales reflect two houses that have sold this year, one for $11,500 and the other for $62,000. First of all, how is building on this street a sound investment, and second, how is this family, that is already "struggling financially" going to afford the upkeep? I don't believe they will receive any compensation for maintaining the house or for taxes, which you know will increase significantly.
Below is a photo of the house. What's your take on this?
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