Tiny-house villages face big opposition across the nation

housing

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.
Published
July 2, 2017

Buying into a low-energy subdivision may be too costly for some

Visions of an energy-efficient development shift as buyers balk at the price tag.
Published
June 26, 2017

Portland’s tight housing market puts low-income renter in bind

Margaret Peters scrambled to find housing in 2015 after her landlord evicted her to make renovations. Now she's facing eviction – and poor prospects – again.
Published
June 6, 2017

Portland to unveil affordable, energy-efficient apartments

Bayside Anchor's 45 apartments are rented and the project will be celebrated at a grand opening Wednesday.