Laura and Neil Robbins of Maynard were prepared to spend $110,000 to renovate their 1905 Victorian.
(Ellen Harasimowicz/for The Boston Globe)
Advantage, homeowners
Market shift puts renovators in the driver's seat when hiring contractors
Laura and Neil Robbins of Maynard were prepared to spend $110,000 to renovate their 1905 Victorian.
(Ellen Harasimowicz/for The Boston Globe)
When Laura and Neil Robbins began remodeling their Maynard home last year, they entered with a mindset that would have been laughable during the housing boom: They expected contractors to be responsive and willing to compete for their job. (Full article: 1189 words)
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