'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' Heading This Way Again

Kent Pecoy is an absolute jerk. While his homes are gorgeous (and typically self-designed without input from the owners, and also notoriously half finished)- he's also a home wrecker. He stole a client's wife many years back- as his team were building the couple's dream home - Kent then walked away with a $25k "gratuity" check, and the man's wife (allegedly). Frankly, while it's nice to see a local builder featured on national t.v., I wouldn't say Kent Pecoy was the best choice.

Don't Forget Sanford and Hawley of Unionville, Avon, Manchester and W. Springfield is the lead Lumber Supplier. A great company!

anyone know who the family is yet? where the house is?

While I wholeheartedly agree with the premise of this TV show, I am appalled by the scope of the homes they build. Like the one in Voluntown. Sure, these people are most deserving of a new home, but come on - you could build at least 3 or 4 houses with the same resources. But then I guess that wouldn't make for very interesting television, would it?

I'm a student at Bay Path College, and I'm going to be at the sight helping at the site on June 25th from 4-8 PM...this sounds really exciting, I can't wait!!

Riccita89 wrote:

I'm a student at Bay Path College, and I'm going to be at the sight helping at the site on June 25th from 4-8 PM...this sounds really exciting, I can't wait!!

Hi Riccita - Can you tell me the location. I believe it is going to be in my home town. My husband and myself would like to help. Please post any details or a contact I can get in touch with. My husband owns a business and we would like donate our services. Thank you!

My family would love to donate our time. I do know the location but how can my family get more information to do so. We live very close to the site.

Mumbo Jumbo wrote:

While I wholeheartedly agree with the premise of this TV show, I am appalled by the scope of the homes they build. Like the one in Voluntown. Sure, these people are most deserving of a new home, but come on - you could build at least 3 or 4 houses with the same resources. But then I guess that wouldn't make for very interesting television, would it?

I think the builders use it as a type of advertisement. I am sure that everything is donated. Thinking of it that way, who would want their homes, their products or their furniture if they built something less impressive? To me the best part of the show is the kids reactions. Besides, who are we to judge just how much someone does or doesn't deserve?

Tracy wrote:

My family would love to donate our time. I do know the location but how can my family get more information to do so. We live very close to the site.

This site might help.

http://abc.go.com/abettercommunity/index...

Anyone know how taxes are handled on that show? I mean, with that kind of improvement, you know property taxes have to go sky high afterwards. I'm assuming the family is responsible for that, but if they didn't have the money to fix their falling-down house, how do they have money for increased taxes. Also, does the family have to pay income taxes on the value of the new house? As in, if the house used to be worth $50,000 and now it's worth $200,000, do they have to pay income taxes on the $150,000 difference?

Dienne wrote:

Anyone know how taxes are handled on that show? I mean, with that kind of improvement, you know property taxes have to go sky high afterwards. I'm assuming the family is responsible for that, but if they didn't have the money to fix their falling-down house, how do they have money for increased taxes. Also, does the family have to pay income taxes on the value of the new house? As in, if the house used to be worth $50,000 and now it's worth $200,000, do they have to pay income taxes on the $150,000 difference?

I have seen them have events to raise money for things like this and several times I have seen the builder pay off their mortgage so they have the extra to save for taxes. I would think they would have to pay taxes for what the house is actually worth. Also on several houses they added things like solar panels to eliviate the cost of electric bills. Even seen local collages chip in full rides for all the kids. It is like winning the lottery for the people on this show. I am a real softy and I always end up in tears, I love this show!

You got it made.
They pass the hat through Western MA and build the house in CT.
Good work, if you can get it.

I am 15 and my girlfriends dad has cancer. I am going to apply for this and i was wanting to know if it cost the family anything for this home besides taxes? And if the company pays for the trip away for 7 days? Thanks!:)

Good for you Jacob. I believe it is all paid for but you don't need to worry about that until they are selected anyway so just apply

Jacob South wrote:

I am 15 and my girlfriends dad has cancer. I am going to apply for this and i was wanting to know if it cost the family anything for this home besides taxes? And if the company pays for the trip away for 7 days? Thanks!:)

fatboy2 wrote:

Good for you Jacob. I believe it is all paid for but you don't need to worry about that until they are selected anyway so just apply
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But if i apply and it is going to cost them $60,000 then im not gonna apply.

No it won't but lets say they have to pay for their own vacation (which I believe is covered) you could be creative and do some fund raising. I am sure the good people of your community would be glad to help if called upon

Jacob South wrote:

<quoted text>But if i apply and it is going to cost them $60,000 then im not gonna apply.

Materials are donated and the labor is voluteers. So it won't cost 60k

fatboy2 wrote:

Materials are donated and the labor is voluteers. So it won't cost 60k

thanks
:)

Good luck. Last year we had a fund raiser for a kid who has cancer. A biker party and raised $35,000 in one day. You would be amazed how many people are willing to help if you learn how to ask.

Jacob South wrote:

<quoted text>thanks
:)

I was just informed yesterday eveningthat some one else is already applying for this family but it was a good try! So I am going to do a fundraiser instead. But thank u for ur support.
;)