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Advocates push $80 million in public funding for low-income apartments

by Peter McGuire May 6, 2019May 7, 2019

A measure in the State House would give developers tax incentives that could double the number of affordable housing units currently being constructed, backers say.

Business, Local & State

Real estate firm settles claim it denied housing in Manchester to families with children

by Rob Montana April 11, 2019April 14, 2019

Page Realty LLC and its rental agent, Ramona Venskus, will pay a total of $18,000 to settle allegations they violated the Fair Housing Act, according to federal housing officials.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Low-income housing with waterfront views in Portland sold to investment firm

by Randy Billings April 8, 2019April 9, 2019

The existing 140 units at Munjoy South must remain available for low-income renters until 2042, but any new development could be market-rate.

Business, Nation & World

Facebook facing housing discrimination charges from HUD

by Associated Press March 28, 2019March 28, 2019

The government charges that Facebook allows advertisers to exclude people who they don’t want to see their ads.

Business, Local & State, News

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.

Business, Local & State, News

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.