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Big Island Multi-facetted homes... - adias - 12-10-2005
What’s the story on http://multi-facettedhomes.com/ homes. An Big Island Company, interesting designs and pricy, but the wife loves their homes....Dave, how did you hear about these guys, did you visit them?
Has anyone else seen these homes? What do you think? Any feedback the forum can provide is appreciated..
What do you think about the prices..?
Ajit
Edited by - adias on 12/10/2005 20:09:09
RE: Big Island Multi-facetted homes... - pslamont - 12-10-2005
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I got in major hot water for speaking my mind on these guys while on KonaWeb but I am guessing that Rob doesn't have them as paid advertisers and won't mind a little honest response here.
I went and viewed the models of these homes. They are very high quality... for what they are. However, they are much smaller and closed in feeling when you are really there that they appear in the website photos.
As to costs, without exception, every peson I have spoken with who actually built one of these found that costs were significatnly higher than they were led to believe. In general two to three times the estimated costs when things were all said and done. Most also told me they were NOT as easily put together as they were led to believe and most had to hire carpenters to help get them up.
So if you think you love them, be sure to go tour the models and get a real feel, and if you still feel that way, just talk to a few people who have built them to get a real idea of what costs to look at.
If you are still happy, go for it! Just realize they are not a more economical way to build a home here. If you need any skilled carpenters, I have been through a LOT of frogs but have found some really great guys now and would be glad to pass their names alongl
For what it's worth.... Pam
Just another day in P A R A D I S E !!
Just another day in P A R A D I S E !!
RE: Big Island Multi-facetted homes... - Rob Tucker - 12-10-2005
Just a minor note: Punaweb has no paid advertisers. Mainstreet Pahoa Association is a non profit organization. Our mission statement is to enhance the social and economic well being of Pahoa. This web site is one way in which we attempt to do that.
Chairman, Punaweb Committee, MSPA
RE: Big Island Multi-facetted homes... - leilaniguy - 12-10-2005
There is one listed for sale in Leilani Estates with photos on hawaiiinfomation.com MLS listing #167331 The porch and carport additions didn't turn out too well.
RE: Big Island Multi-facetted homes... - David M - 12-10-2005
We visited the models 3+ years ago. We were very excited about MFH and had a concept home on paper that involved interconnecting 4 Hale 12's. We found out from Michael (MFH) that actual costs would run 2 1/2 to 3 times the kit cost and that did not include doing anything extraordinary. That was enough to torpedo our plans. We also found out that these homes are way more maintenance intensive than I desired. They must be powerwashed and resealed regularly to keep them looking great. They do have some great features, but we decided to investigate other options.
David
Ninole Resident
RE: Big Island Multi-facetted homes... - mella l - 12-11-2005
We were initially enthralled with the style and concept of MFH. They were the first we looked at on the web and we thought we would go with them. Getting into further research we decided while they are beautiful, price wise it would be like living in a fine piece of furniture. I agree with Pam see them in person and as looking visualize how your possessions will fit!
We ultimately decided on a plan of our own with a modified octagon style that we are hoping to see the drafting plans of soon.
mella l
RE: Big Island Multi-facetted homes... - mella l - 12-11-2005
Here is the link for that home. Hope this works!
http://www.hilobrokers.com then put in 167331 .
I went to Hilo Brokers MLS site and put in the MLS number. Nice on the inside Hutch have you seen the outside?
Mahalo, Mella L
mella l
Edited by - mella l on 12/11/2005 15:38:45
RE: Big Island Multi-facetted homes... - leilaniguy - 12-11-2005
Aloha mella, It's a couple of blocks away from me,haven't seen it though, it's back in the forest like most homes here. Looking at the photos of the outside though, I have to say the eaves don't extend nearly far enough from the house for this rainforest environment. The exterior looks pretty weathered for a house built in 2002/3, been getting wet a lot.
RE: Big Island Multi-facetted homes... - David D - 12-11-2005
Is it just me? There doesn't to be much bang for the buck with that property.
David D
RE: Big Island Multi-facetted homes... - leilaniguy - 12-11-2005
Aloha David, It sits on 3 lots, I figure best case scenario worth maybe 180 grand, subtract 2 lots, -120 thou, you get the price; 1 bed house under 1000sq. ft. and lot for $309,000. Yes, I'd call it a ripoff. (The unpermitted structures aren't worth much, if anything to a bank.)
Edited by - leilaniguy on 12/11/2005 19:53:28