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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 17 A P R I L 7 , 2 0 2 5 R E A L E S TAT E / C O N S T R U C T I O N / E N G I N E E R I N G Bolduc says. "ey walked out the door and never came back." In another house where the corpse of the previous owner had apparently lain for a few weeks after he died, there were "tunnels" of hoarded possessions to dig through and a bathroom full of two- foot-thick piles of cat manure. In most cases, Portside's Harris has a buyer lined up before the renovation is even done. With high interest rates and other costs spooking some buyers, Bolduc finds that it now takes longer to sell though he avoids setting any deadlines. Flipping cabins If flipping houses sounds daunting, then try making a living upgrading rustic camps for a worldwide audience like the Kennebec Cabin Co. crew on "Maine Cabin Masters." Carpenter Ryan Eldridge, who stars in the show with his wife, designer Ashley Morrill, and Ashley's brother, Chase Morrill, along with other crew members, have done around 200 makeovers. While they do most of those for others, a special epi- sode this season features the "ultimate off-grid renovation" of a private island the married couple bought. When it comes to construction, one misstep can affect the entire project. That's why we're proud of our track record preventing, defending or prosecuting bid protests, mechanic's liens, bond claims and more. We know how to keep your project on-time and in-budget. Whether it's commercial, residential or government, our practice has the experience and nationally-recognized talent to advance your project and protect your reputation. Great Representation Means Better Projects Your Success is Our Legacy. 207.774.2635 | PERKINSTHOMPSON.COM | ONE CANAL PLAZA, 9TH FLOOR, PORTLAND, ME 04101 C O N T I N U E D O N F O L L OW I N G PA G E » F O C U S P H O T O / T I M G R E E N WAY Jennifer Hogan Larochelle, owner of the Beauty Box in Lisbon Falls, also renovates houses.

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