More than 300 immigrants who arrived in Portland recently are waiting for permanent housing in a tight rental market.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Homeownership not among pandemic’s major economic casualties in Maine
Foreclosures are creeping back up since a pandemic-related federal moratorium ended, but experts say a drastic spike is unlikely.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Existing U.S. home sales fell in August; price growth slows
It’s the latest sign the housing market is cooling as intense competition leaves many would-be buyers on the sidelines.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Lawmakers attempt to revive nationwide eviction moratorium
Forcing people from their homes causes economic harm and exacerbates the public health crisis, supporters say.
Posted inBusiness
Farmington residents worry about ‘housing crisis’
Due to the pandemic and an influx of out-of-state workers, it’s harder than ever to find housing in Farmington.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. appeals court refuses to end CDC’s eviction moratorium
The realtors who sued are likely to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, which voted 5-4 in June to allow an earlier moratorium to continue only through the end of July.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Updating regulations will help prevent next mortgage meltdown
The rules should be expanded to apply to the internet-based ‘nonbanks’ that are underwriting two-thirds of home loans.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Mayor Casavant: Public-private partnerships find housing solutions for Biddeford’s working families
Across Maine, citizens, elected officials, municipal staff and business professionals will originate ideas that make real headway toward easing this historic housing crunch.
Posted inNation & World
Federal court set to rule on eviction moratorium this week
Both parties have asked for a ruling by Thursday.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: All Mainers face unfairly inflating property tax burdens
In light of unforeseen and ongoing change, it is long overdue for Augusta to seek to reform this system.