The 25-house development would be built on town land and give preference to people with local ties.
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Maine continues record streak of single-family home sales
More were sold in 2017 than any year on record, though tight inventory kept totals down – and prices surging – in Cumberland and York counties.
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Southern Maine’s real estate market still riding high, experts say
But headwinds from a stalled marijuana industry and an abundance of hotels in Portland could slow further growth, say presenters at the Maine Real Estate and Development Association forecasting conference.
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MaineHousing director: Tax bill will make our state’s affordable-housing crisis even worse
If private activity bonds lose their tax-exempt status, thousands of badly needed units won’t be constructed.
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As developers raze buildings to make room for bigger ones, some on Munjoy Hill seek a pause
Residents say the city needs time to assess the impact as larger condos replace apartments and historic structures in Portland’s booming East End.
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Tiny-house villages face big opposition across the nation
There are at least a dozen cases across the U.S. of neighbors stepping in to halt development of the bite-size structures.
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Portland’s rent-limit ballot measure conflicts with state evictions law, critics say
They argue that it would keep landlords from quickly removing problem tenants.
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More urgency needed in tackling problem that can seriously harm children – lead paint
It’s a widespread danger and we have the tools to address it, but we need to commit and take action.
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Maine home sales get late-summer boost
Both sales volume and median sale price increased in August from a year earlier.
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Affordable housing in the works for East Bayside, East Deering
The Portland Housing Authority is poised to file plans for 2 projects totaling more than 155 units of housing.