Temporarily condemned doesn't mean permanently -- the inspector just doesn't want people going inside until it's been evaluated and repairs made.

I've seen several buildings where vehicles crashed through and none were torn down.

Glad your friends are okay, which is the most important thing.

Tell them to ask their insurance about temporary relocation coverage that may pay for a hotel and temporary living expenses.

Also the driver ultimately is responsible -- they can go after his insurance company assuming he's insured, and their homeowners insurance policy for anything not covered by the driver or his insurance. In that sense, they have more financial options than if this was a natural disaster.

He spoke w/ Tracey.... the entire home has been knocked off the foundation. I think it's a goner.

to have that kind of momentum. It's a miracle no one was hurt.

At any speed, it would be like a small asteroid slamming into your home.

so far after 20+ years, only a street light was killed.

He went there Thursday night to see if he could help in any way, and he was interviewed.

He's the guy in orange near the end.

https://www.necn.com/news/new-england/Truck-Crashes-Through-House-Misses-Sleeping-Woman-by-Inches-502742841.html

had an acquaintance who fell asleep while he and his wife where returning from work after working extra shifts. The wife didn't survive the accident. Glad all parties are okay. The house can be rebuilt.