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.
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Scarborough Downs developers report brisk single-family home sales
Early signs of success for the $621 million mixed-use project come after the developers faced fierce scrutiny from some Scarborough residents.
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Democrat’s bill offers incentive for developers to build affordable housing
The legislation’s sponsor acknowledges that even the $80 million effort won’t meet the state’s ‘immense need.’
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Historic West End church set for foreclosure auction
But the property, which was redeveloped amid controversy, could still be sold, a Realtor says.
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Falmouth considers Habitat for Humanity project on town-owned land
A proposal by the nonprofit to build 23 affordable housing units gets initial support from councilors.
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Portland council decides hotel developers will help fund affordable housing
The city hopes to increase its affordable-housing stock by requiring developers to build low-income housing or pay a $3,806 fee per hotel unit.
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Maine home sales and prices hit record highs in ‘total frenzy’ of 2018
More homes changed hands, and at a higher median price, than in any year since Realtors began tracking the data 20 years ago.
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Stalemate stalls Midtown project while Portland’s interest payments stack up
The city and the developer of the $85 million project planned in Bayside accuse each other of holding up progress.
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Seattle’s dubious honor: The most construction cranes
The city took over the national lead in 2016.
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Real estate development was strong, but not crazy, in 2018
Most sectors had more moderate growth than in the previous two years.