Arcon Realty is expected to begin building a 23-unit multifamily complex this fall at the site of the former John Martin’s Manor restaurant.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Short-term rentals to be focus of new state housing commission
The legislative panel will collect data to see how much of a role short-term rentals play in the housing crunch. It also is expected to consider statewide regulation.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta board recommends zone change for housing project, sparking larger question of Western Avenue’s future
The proposal to demolish a vacant building at 99 Western Ave. to make way for a new building with 11 studio apartments and 27 one-bedroom apartments is also sparking discussion about need to make the busy four-lane road safer for pedestrians and motorists.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Number of asylum seeking families coming to Portland appears to slow, but many still wait in hotels
It’s also hard to track the numbers now that the city of Portland isn’t involved with as many arrivals.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Rents spike as big-pocketed investors buy mobile home parks
The purchases – and the ensuing rent increases – are putting residents in a bind, since most mobile homes – despite the name – cannot be moved easily or cheaply.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board debates plans for 24-lot subdivision that would require ordinance changes
Developer Kevin Violette tells board that for his project to work, some modifications would have to be made to a city ordinance regarding subdivisions.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board to review several subdivision plans
Board is scheduled Tuesday night to consider projects proposed for Eight Rod Road, Webb Road, City View Drive and elsewhere in the city.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Proposal to build 260 market-rate apartments in Augusta faces backlash from neighbors
The city’s Planning Board on Tuesday delayed the proposal to allow the developer to obtain needed permits and address concerns from neighbors about the large, five-building complex off Eight Rod Road.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: No-inspection sales highlight housing shortage
Years of a tight market have driven up prices and forced buyers into making risky choices.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Workforce housing proposed for Western Avenue in Augusta
The developer of the Stevens Commons site in Hallowell is hoping to build more than three dozen studio and one-bedroom apartments at 99 Western Ave. for people making up to 60% of the area’s average income.