Both sales and prices rose in April, according to the Maine Association of Realtors.
Hannah LaClaire
Staff Writer
Hannah is the housing reporter at the Portland Press Herald, covering all aspects of Maine’s housing crisis -- real estate and development, home ownership and rental issues and the lack of both affordability and availability. Before joining the Press Herald in 2021, Hannah covered the town of Brunswick for The Times Record. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running and weekends up at camp. She lives in Springvale with her husband and daughter, their dog and two tuxedo cats.
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ADU construction in Maine hasn’t matched interest, despite best efforts
The state has aggressively loosened zoning restrictions to encourage accessory dwelling units, but cost and a lack of awareness are slowing the uptake.
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Who is building ADUs in Maine? Here’s a closer look at 3 examples
For retirees looking to downsize, adult children who can’t afford other options and homeowners who want to earn rental income, accessory dwelling units fill varied needs.
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How a landmark 2022 law set the stage for increased interest in ADUs in Maine
As the state has confronted a sustained housing crisis, accessory dwelling units have emerged as part of the solution.
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Which housing bills will, won’t or might become law in Maine this year
State legislators weighed in on changes to funding for affordable housing, mobile home parks, construction costs and modular housing in 2026.
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Maine home sales, prices stayed level in March
Both sales and prices last month were unchanged from March 2025.
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Fix for gray area in Maine’s modular housing industry dies, leaving uncertainty
A bill to fix an ‘arcane’ code issue in modular housing development failed in committee last month, putting nearly 250 units in limbo and threatening the growing momentum around multifamily modular housing.
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Maine lawmakers advance bill to encourage more ADUs, greater housing density
The measure still needs two-thirds approval in the House and Senate because it was drafted as emergency legislation that would take effect immediately.
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Maine announces $12M to help fund housing first projects in 3 cities
The projects announced Wednesday would collectively build 92 affordable apartments in Portland, South Portland and Bangor.
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Chellie Pingree urges feds to address delays hobbling affordable housing in Maine
The congresswoman called for action in response to a Press Herald analysis that showed the Build America, Buy America program is slowing construction.