Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives and Senate say the state’s housing crisis, coupled with the loss of federal funding for rental assistance, must be a priority for the incoming Legislature.
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Brunswick to buy land for $4 million, preventing controversial housing development
Backed by both housing and environmental advocates, the Brunswick Town Council Monday approved a nearly $4 million land purchase that could affect the town’s landscape for decades to come.
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UMaine unveils house made with giant 3D printer
The 600-square-foot house, named BioHome3D, is seen as an environmentally friendly solution to the affordable housing crisis.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Rent stabilization measures win in U.S. midterm election
Ballot measures to build more affordable housing and protect tenants from soaring rent increases were plentiful and fared well in last week’s midterm elections, including in Portland.
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As housing prices surge, rent control is back on the ballot nationwide
Supporters say rent control policies on the Nov. 8 ballot are the best short-term option to dampen rising rents and ensure vulnerable residents remain housed.
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Facing housing shortage, Bowdoinham brainstorms development ideas
The Bowdoinham Community Development Initiative invited affordable housing developers, planning board members and residents to discuss future housing options at a town forum.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Don’t blame people for trying to take housing into their own hands
Portland’s ballot questions on short-term rentals and tenant protections didn’t fall from the sky.
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Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates up another quarter point
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the key 30-year rate climbed to 6.92% from 6.66% last week.
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MaineHousing halts rental assistance program
The agency is waiting to see if the federal government will approve additional funding.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: She found a home for her children in Etna, but struggles remain and winter awaits
Single working parent Kathy Cooper found a house to rent in the Penobscot County town of Etna for her and her four children after she received an eviction notice from her landlord in St. Albans, but the rental price is nearly twice what she paid before and the house needs a lot of attention, Amy Calder writes.