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Dollars and Sense of Financing a Home Remodel

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At some point most homeowners think about remodeling. The tricky part is figuring out how to finance a home remodel. The good news is that there are many tools and strategies that can help consumers pay for a remodel that makes your home more livable and creates a sound return on your investment.

Outdoor kitchen grill and concrete counters with ocean view.
A new outdoor kitchen was added to this Maui home’s existing lanai.

Paying Out of Pocket

First, let’s look at a few facts that put a remodel into perspective. According to Zillow, 77 percent of homeowners think their home could use updating. Zillow also says that the typical U.S. homeowner pays more than $3,000 every year for home improvements — on top of the approximately $9,000 they already pay in unavoidable costs and basic maintenance.

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The Beauty of Buying a Spec Home

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If you’re considering buying a new home, you may be wondering if a “spec home” is the right way to go. Crescent Homes Maui, the island’s leading luxury home builder, often offers spec — aka “speculative” — homes for sale. And for many buyers it’s the best choice.

Image of a deck and lanai of a custom luxury Maui home, included in some spec homes
Covered lanai and pool deck are included in some spec homes.

Defining Your Terms

A spec house gets its name because the builder is speculating that he or she can earn a profit based on selling a new home that is move-in ready, in a desirable location, and fairly priced.

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A Better Way to Build Your Dream Home

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New Maui dream home with a recently poured and stamped concrete walkway
In addition to a pool and jacuzzi, this new home includes ocean views and a sunset every night.

The easy part of building your dream home is the dream. Deciding on the next steps is what paralyzes many people. Crescent Homes Maui, the premier builder of luxury custom homes on the island of Maui, can help guide you navigate this major life event. 

Many people might assume that the logical sequence to building a dream home is to secure financing, acquire land, hire an architect and, finally, find a few builders to bid the project and then choose the most affordable. But typically that’s not how the process works. 

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Sound Dampening Floors Give Your Home Peace and Quiet

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Hardwood and tile floors are prized for their timeless beauty, but the sound of footsteps and other impact noise can be a major annoyance to homeowners and neighbors in adjoining units. However, there are options for quieter floors beyond installing carpet and getting earplugs. At Crescent Homes Maui we specialize in installing sound dampening floors in both new and existing homes. 

Both beautiful and quiet, a wood floor by Crescent Homes Maui built with sound-dampening
Both beautiful and quiet: wood floor by Crescent Homes Maui

The technique we use is installing new flooring with a rubber acoustic underlayment. The underlayment separates the flooring materials and reduces sound vibrations that travel along joists and beams.

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Building a custom home calls for thoughtful planning

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Few decisions are as exciting as choosing to build a new home. But it’s also a big move that can feel overwhelming. Where do you begin when you’re starting from the ground up? 

Crescent Homes Maui, one of the island’s leading builders of custom luxury homes, has helpful information to get the process started and keep you on track. 

One of the several custom projects we are building in the Ka’anapali Golf Estates in the Lanikeha neighborhood of Ka’anapali.

Home Builders Digest, a national online magazine dedicated to the residential housing industry, advises that your first step should be to make a wish list of all the important features you want in your new home — even if you suspect that they might be out of reach financially. 

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Outdoor Kitchens

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Let Crescent Homes Maui create a stunning space for your al fresco feasts

Outdoor kitchens are a lifestyle trend that keeps getting hotter, and there’s no better place to enjoy them than the island of Maui. At Crescent Homes Maui we understand that a big part of Hawaii’s appeal is the ability to be outdoors year-round. It’s why so many homeowners are adding outdoor kitchens, dining, and conversation areas to their property.

Outdoor kitchen grill and concrete counters with ocean view.
Ocean view outdoor kitchen!

Hosts with the most

Are you someone who lives to grill?  Or maybe you enjoy spinning your own pizzas. If inviting friends and family over to watch televised sports is your thing, maybe you’re thinking of a comfortable bar with TV screens. For some, a generous seating area surrounding a handsome firepit is where you see friends and family lounging for hours as the sunsets. Whatever your wish list, the design team at Crescent Homes will work with you and your budget to make it happen.

Efficiency and utility

A stand-alone grill on wheels doesn’t cut it anymore. Outdoor entertaining is a lot more enjoyable when you don’t have to constantly dash back and forth between your house and the lanai to bring out food, drinks, and supplies. Having everything at hand makes preparation go more smoothly and allows the host and guests to enjoy the fun without interruption. To keep the good times flowing you can consider choosing from many amenities for your outdoor kitchen, including:

  • Grill 
  • Cooktop
  • Smoker
  • Oven and/or pizza oven (gas or woodfired)
  • Refrigeration for food, wine, and beverages
  • Sink and food prep area
  • Storage area for dishes and cookware
  • Outlets for blenders, coffeemakers, and other appliances
  • Outdoor heaters
Outdoor kitchen under lanai roof with refrigerator, grill, sink, and plenty of countertop space.
Outdoor kitchen with refrigerator, grill, sink, cupboards, and plenty of counter space.

Comfort and Decor:

Designing Outdoor Kitchens

Besides cooking and serving options, Crescent Homes can help clients with decisions about layout and seating, as well as materials and finishes. This can include:

  • Covered dining area
  • Conversation area
  • Firepit or fireplace (gas or wood-burning)
  • Pergola or sun protection
  • Concrete (such as stained and stamped or exposed aggregate)
  • Composite decking (such as Trex)
  • Tile or flagstone
  • Incorporating a new or existing pool and/or spa
  • Maximizing a view or cooling tradewinds

Value engineering

No matter what materials and amenities you choose for your outdoor kitchen, with Crescent Homes you are assured of getting the best value from your investment. We use our relationships with national suppliers to obtain the most value for our clients. We do both larger and smaller remodeling projects, which enables us to pass the pricing model of larger jobs along to smaller jobs and gives homeowners a market advantage.

Natural Gas concrete fire pit with concrete and wood benches.
A Natural Gas concrete fire pit wit concrete and wood benches designed and built by Crescent Homes Maui.

We are ohana

Crescent Homes is a family-owned company and vertically integrated. This means that instead of relying on subcontractors we hire top-level professionals to run each of our self-performing divisions, including concrete, demolition, excavation, pool building, tile, and underground utilities. As a result, projects run more smoothly and without cost-overruns. Just as importantly, projects are completed without delays. Residents familiar with Maui’s “island time” marketplace will appreciate that Crescent Homes beats the competition 2 to 1 in completion time!

There’s magic in outdoor island living. Call or email Calvin Baty, our owner/manager, today and learn how Crescent Homes Maui can create an outdoor kitchen that will be a beautiful complement to your home and lifestyle for years to come.

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Calvin Baty
Owner/Manager, Crescent Homes Maui

How to Pick the Right Contractor

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Let’s say you are ready to build or have some remodeling completed, and you are wondering how to pick the right contractor!

This can be an overwhelming task as most people don’t know where to start. If you have a referral, that is great. Here in Maui, that is really less likely as many people don’t live on the island full time. So, then you start browsing the internet, reading reviews, and hoping to find the right person to call. Although this is a good place to start, reviews can be suspect, and every contractor says, “We are the best!”

Pick the Right Contractor Guide

First, Call the Contractor

When you want to pick the right contractor, our first suggestion is to start with a phone call! Get the contractor on the phone and see how fast they respond to you. Do you have to wait and wait for a callback? Are they lacking common sense when you speak with them? Are they listening to you and offering suggestions? These are all critical when picking the right person for you to not only work with but trust with your property and your hard-earned money.

Crescent Homes Maui

Calvin Baty, owner/operator Crescent Homes Maui

When you call Crescent Homes Maui, 808-250-6563, you will talk with our owner/manager, Calvin Baty. Expect him to answer the phone or, if you need to leave a message, you will hear back from Calvin right away.

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