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Maine home sales down slightly in February

by J. Craig Anderson March 22, 2019March 22, 2019

The statewide median home price increased slightly from a year earlier.

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Pair of developers betting big on Brunswick

by J. Craig Anderson March 18, 2019March 18, 2019

Two local developers believe they can lure hundreds of Portland-area residents to the town’s former naval air base with the promise of affordable homes.

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Sable Oaks will be site of 120-unit senior living community in South Portland

by Kelley Bouchard March 11, 2019March 14, 2019

The $40 million project on Running Hill Road will include 80 assisted-living apartments and 40 memory-care apartments.

Local & State, News

South Portland to show latest housing plan for former public works site

by Kelley Bouchard March 8, 2019March 8, 2019

City officials and the developers of the 6-acre property on O’Neil Street will host a community forum Monday night at City Hall.

Business, Local & State, News

Technology poised to change home-buying traditions

by Peter McGuire February 25, 2019February 26, 2019

The advent of new software allows a homeowner to sell a home in a couple of days without any dickering – or Realtors.

Business, Local & State

Government shutdown cited as factor in decline of Maine home sales

by J. Craig Anderson February 21, 2019February 21, 2019

Home sales fell by 13 percent in January, while the median sale price remained the same compared with a year earlier.

Business, Local & State, Politics

Bill to prohibit Maine communities from banning short-term rentals draws fire

by Peter McGuire February 20, 2019February 21, 2019

Opponents at a State House hearing say preventing towns and cities from enacting rules governing short-term rentals would be an overreach of state authority.