Multi Facetted Homes

[scottg]

We are in the planning stages of developing a lot in seaview. We are leaning towards the Facetted homes. Any input would be helpful.
We are also needing a survey done if anyone knows someone good for boundaries and topo.
Thanks in advance,
Scott, Seaview/Flower Mound Tx.

[John S. Rabi]

Make sure that's what you want. Those are considered unconventional homes by the lending industry and your mortgage rate will be higher. Your construction cost also will be higher. You need to consider the resale aspect too. They appeal only to a limited number of prospective buyers so they are not easy to sell.
I personally love them but I wouldn't build one.


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[mella l]

We thought long and hard about the Multi Facetted Homes also. Our decision became this, we didn't want to the premium, and live inside a piece of fine furniture, if that makes sense.

mella l

[David M]

Also, be fully aware of the maintenance aspects. I was really impressed with the models in HPP, that is until told they were pressure washed every year and resealed every other year.

David

Ninole Resident

[pslamont]

We looked into them almost five years ago and found the same issues listed above. Add to that, when interviewing others who had built them, we found building costs to be three times what the company estimated. They aren't dishonest, they just leave out any information about exterior roofing, plumbing and electrical costs. Those add us BIG and FAST.

Be sure....

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hit the floor each morning, the devil says

"Oh Crap, She's up!"

[Daniel]

Here is a good surveyor: Manulele Services, 808-929-7383. (Not pin finders, REAL surveyors)

Daniel R Diamond

[John S. Rabi]

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Originally posted by scottg
We are leaning towards the Facetted homes.

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You might want to check the court records too. Apparently, there is a lawsuit going on against them and the contractor who built the house. I was served with a subpoena to be a witness in the case on Friday. While I do not judge without knowing all the facts, I'm surprised it got to this point and the affected parties were unwilling to work out the problems.

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808.989.1314
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Typically Tropical Properties
"The Next Level of Service!"

[Blakeyboy1]

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Originally posted by David M

"that is until told they were pressure washed every year and resealed every other year."

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I am wondering if someone can elaborate on this statement. Is this something related to the wood used in the multi-facetted home? Is this the same with all wood structures or specifically related to the multi-facetted and materials used?

We are not planning one of these but are looking at bali style structures (see our blog for details). Just wondering if we should anticipate similar maintenance headaches.

-Blake
http://www.theboysgreatescape.blogspot.com/

[David M]

Blake
Probably not adding much to you particular situation, but the above info was offered to me by Michael (owner) during my tour. I commented how nice nice it looked especially given age of the structure and asked his specific maintenance. If I recall correctly, discussion also environmental factors, such as salt air, wind, rain, location, etc.

David

Ninole Resident

[Blakeyboy1]

Thanks for the update David!

-Blake
http://www.theboysgreatescape.blogspot.com/