Maine lawmakers are weighing several bills designed to protect mobile homeowners, including one that would give residents the right of first refusal if their park comes up for sale.
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Gov. Janet Mills assails Trump’s tariffs, Social Security layoffs
The governor made the comments while hailing the renovation of an old mill for new housing in Lewiston.
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Maine mobile home owners are pushing back against private investors
Residents are buying their parks and proposing rent control ordinances to fend off cost increases that have been introduced after parks have sold to capital equity firms.
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What 4 Maine mobile home residents say about park ownership
Residents of four mobile home parks share how they fought private investors — with varying degrees of success.
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Maine home sales, prices, inventory all up in February
Real estate experts say increased inventory points toward a positive spring market.
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Waterville Planning Board approves plans for 40 housing units
The board backed construction of 12 two-story condominiums on Evergreen Drive and 28 apartments on Washington Street.
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Neighbors question Waterville condo plans
Evergreen Drive residents say they plan to attend a Waterville Planning Board meeting Tuesday where the board is scheduled to consider final approval for 12 two-story condominiums.
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Maine home prices rose in January, and so did sales
The year kicked off with the same trends from 2024.
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Maine needs more housing fast, but tariffs could slow efforts
Experts say the 25% tariff on steel and the threatened 25% tax on Canadian goods could increase home prices by up to 10%, undermining efforts to boost housing production and affordability.
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Waterville building razed to make way for apartment complex
A building at 60 Front St. is the first of several to be demolished as part of Head of Falls Village.