May was largely a continuation of existing trends, with home sales down 12% and prices up 15% from a year ago.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Twenty-five-unit apartment building to be built on Route 133 in Farmington
One-bedroom and studio apartments are planned for the three-story structure.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Auburn leads in housing development
The city and its Republican mayor show that lowering housing costs through zoning reform doesn’t have to be a partisan battle.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
April home sales fell 21% in Maine, but prices went through the roof
The limited selection of homes on the market last month sold for 25% more than in April 2021.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council approves rezoning Highwood Street property for housing project
City councilors also approve request by fire Chief Shawn Esler to spend $60,000 on a study to assess the Fire Department’s EMS services, which would help determine whether the department should continue to partner with Delta Ambulance.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council slated to take final vote on Highwood Street rezoning
City officials to revisit rezoning request Tuesday by the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, which seeks to develop an abandoned building into apartments for seniors and adults with families, with some emergency units for the homeless.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s try to keep Maine’s housing problems from getting worse
As the state tries to increase the supply of affordable housing, investors are jacking up the rents in existing affordable apartments.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council reconsiders rezoning for Highwood Street apartment proposal, takes first vote to approve
The City Council on Tuesday gave its initial consent to rezoning 8 Highwood St. so apartments can be developed for housing the most vulnerable people in Waterville. Three councilors who earlier rejected the plan this time voted in favor.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Watch: Fire destroys 122-year-old Farmingdale house under renovation to be sold
The Northern Avenue home, owned by John Jaques of Keller Williams Realty, was under renovation and nearing completion as a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council to reconsider Highwood Street housing request
City councilors are scheduled to hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday to reconsider a vote to rezone 8 Highwood St. so the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter can develop it into housing for seniors, disabled adults with families and emergency units for the homeless.