Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are gaining popularity as the state’s housing crunch and pandemic-related influx continues.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Rental assistance fell victim to politics, bureaucracy
A rental crisis spurred by the pandemic prompted many states to make bold promises to help renters, but most failed to deliver on them after Congress passed the sweeping CARES Act in March 2020
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Developer planning for 14-lot subdivision off Lincoln Street in Waterville
Kevin Mattson, a partner in Dirigo Capital Advisors, plans to develop the Waterville subdivision, where he says he will build and sell market-rate houses.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Reports find U.S. housing crisis is getting worse
Two studies released Wednesday found that the nation’s housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic, likely putting homeownership out of the reach of lower class Americans.
Posted inBusiness
Fast-cash house flippers flood poor neighborhoods in U.S.
Wholesalers have taken advantage of low interest rates and the tight housing market.
Posted inLocal & State
Waterville council to consider approving Lockwood Mills tax district request
The City Council on Tuesday also will consider adopting an ordinance dealing with the use of facial recognition technology in the city.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: Victims of a tight housing market
Isreal and Desiree Mosley and their two children have been looking to move into a better apartment in Waterville, but they are being priced out of a tight housing market, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Judge temporarily stays ruling in eviction moratorium case
A federal judge has temporarily stayed an order that found the CDC exceeded its authority when it imposed a federal eviction moratorium to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville ‘housing crisis’ is target of new group looking at making recommendations
The City Council is forming Waterville Housing Committee to address available housing stock while reviewing existing housing policies and guidelines.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Policies to support Maine children, families should be supported by equity and data
The 2021 Maine KIDS COUNT Data Book reveals positive trends as well as key areas of concern.