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Constructing Your Home Using Fire-Resistant Materials

As the number of wildfires steadily increases, it is apparent that we must take measures to incorporate fire-resistant home construction materials. Every component used in constructing your home should have some form of fireproofing. There are materials you can choose that look great and will slow the spread of fire. When building a fire-resistant home,…
Solar Water Heating: The Coolest Hot Water

On Maui, high energy costs and tons of sunlight are the perfect reasons to utilize the sun’s power to ensure you have plenty of hot water available. Solar water heating isn’t new, but technology has transformed it. Homeowners are guaranteed hot water that emits near zero emissions at the lowest cost anywhere. Crescent Custom Homes,…
Dollars and Sense of Financing a Home Remodel

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. Paying Out…
The Beauty of Buying a Spec Home

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. Defining Your Terms A spec house gets…
No. 1 Piece of Advice for Remodeling Your Home

Real estate experts say the COVID pandemic has caused many people to reevaluate their home and to consider hiring a contractor to make changes. Calvin Baty, the owner/manager of Crescent Homes Maui, offers his no. 1 piece of advice for anyone who is considering remodeling.
A Better Way to Build Your Dream Home

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…
Sound Dampening Floors Give Your Home Peace and Quiet

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…
Building a custom home calls for thoughtful planning

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…