Southern Maine’s real estate market still riding high, experts say

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Published
January 18, 2018

Southern Maine’s real estate market still riding high, experts say

But headwinds from a stalled marijuana industry and an abundance of hotels in Portland could slow further growth, say presenters at the Maine Real Estate and Development Association forecasting conference.
Published
December 8, 2017

MaineHousing director: Tax bill will make our state’s affordable-housing crisis even worse

If private activity bonds lose their tax-exempt status, thousands of badly needed units won't be constructed.
Published
November 15, 2017

As developers raze buildings to make room for bigger ones, some on Munjoy Hill seek a pause

Residents say the city needs time to assess the impact as larger condos replace apartments and historic structures in Portland's booming East End.
Published
November 14, 2017

Tiny-house villages face big opposition across the nation

There are at least a dozen cases across the U.S. of neighbors stepping in to halt development of the bite-size structures.
Published
November 4, 2017

Portland’s rent-limit ballot measure conflicts with state evictions law, critics say

They argue that it would keep landlords from quickly removing problem tenants.
Published
October 26, 2017

More urgency needed in tackling problem that can seriously harm children – lead paint

It's a widespread danger and we have the tools to address it, but we need to commit and take action.
Published
September 20, 2017

Maine home sales get late-summer boost

Both sales volume and median sale price increased in August from a year earlier.
Published
August 14, 2017

Affordable housing in the works for East Bayside, East Deering

The Portland Housing Authority is poised to file plans for 2 projects totaling more than 155 units of housing.
Published
August 9, 2017

Developer aims to address need for affordable housing with new apartments in Parkside

Avesta Housing's $10 million Deering Place would be available to residents with incomes of $20,000 to $40,000, a response to affordability concerns in Portland's red hot real estate market.
Published
July 17, 2017

Evicted without cause and forced to live in shabby room, Portland woman dies alone

Margaret Peters, who was 56, couldn't find an affordable apartment in the city and ended up in a condemned building that she was desperate to leave.