Sales of single-family homes in December surged by 23% over 2018, boosting both sales volume and the median sale price to new highs in 2019. And demand is even higher.
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Feds award nearly $14 million in grants to fight homelessness in Maine
Some of the Housing and Urban Development funds also will be used to connect residents with affordable housing programs and services.
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The decade in Maine business and economy
From the depths of the Great Recession, Maine’s economy began a steady rebound that has allowed some industries to flourish despite a growing worker shortage.
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Our View: Loneliness a problem year-round for many seniors
In an aging and rural state like Maine, the problem is particularly striking.
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Prices of Maine homes continued to climb in October
Median prices rose 4.6 percent to $224,900, while the volume of sales ticked up only slightly over October 2018 sales.
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Energy efficiency remains the improbable dream
Weatherizing Maine’s older home stock is critical to meeting the state’s ambitious goals to cut emissions, but high costs and an insufficient workforce put that reduction out of reach.
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Portland housing report shows progress, but gap in affordability persists
City policies have boosted the amount of new housing in the city, but rents and home prices remain unaffordable for about half the city’s residents.
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Augusta Housing Authority seeks to develop apartments on city-owned site
A city park, Macomber Park, now occupies the Gage Street lot.
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Habitat for Humanity offers discounted home repair service
The service is available to low-income homeowners in Cumberland County
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Developers to break ground on new Bayside housing Wednesday
The 7-story building will have more than 50 apartments, most reserved for low-income seniors.