Vardon Family Foreclosure After Doubled Mortgage

January 16, 2026 January 16, 2026 by Mike Reynolds in Extreme Makeover Homes 1 min read

Status: FORECLOSED

The Vardon family of Oak Park, Michigan faced unique challenges. Parents Larry and Judy are both deaf, and their younger son Lance is blind and autistic. The family needed a home designed for their accessibility needs.

The Makeover

Extreme Makeover built them a home with features specifically designed for their disabilities – visual doorbells, special lighting, and accessibility modifications throughout.

The Foreclosure

By 2008, the Vardons faced foreclosure. Their mortgage payments had doubled with the new property, and the family couldn’t keep up with the increased expenses. The specialized features that made the home perfect for them also made it harder to sell or refinance.

This case highlighted how the show sometimes built homes that were more expensive than families could realistically maintain long-term.

Last verified: January 2026

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