Initiative to bring unhoused population to ‘zero’ gathers data in Bangor
A group tasked with enacting a statewide strategy to help Mainers experiencing homelessness is gathering data on the characteristics of
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real estate
Portland council approves rezoning for Roux Institute development
Several people at Monday’s council meeting spoke in support of the rezoning, highlighting the educational and economic opportunities, though neighbors
Read MorePortland landlords seek to change rent control to allow for larger increases during turnover
The Rental Housing Alliance of Southern Maine wants the city to allow landlords to reset rents to whatever they want
Read MorePhoto: Developer leads tour of Norway Odd Fellows Hall
A Falmouth developer leads tour of historic downtown building he plans to renovate into apartments and retail space.Read More
Read MoreDevelopers behind Auburn’s Stable Ridge pursuing second phase
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and site plan review Feb. 14 for a second phase of construction
Read MoreAugusta considers rental housing inspections and licensing, with $100 per unit yearly fee
The proposal would help address the growing amount of unsafe rental housing conditions in the city, officials say.Read More
Read MorePortland fires contractor, hires new firm to study historic districts
The city says that PlaceEconomics’ draft report was missing information, but the company counters that the city was difficult to
Read MoreAuburn conducting survey regarding future development, conservation
City staff said the Planning Board initiated the survey as it works toward recommendations regarding Auburn’s agricultural zone.Read More
Read MoreLewiston, Auburn’s ‘booming’ housing market takes center stage at annual real estate conference
One broker predicted that the growth in the residential market will usher in new office, retail and industrial development.Read More
Read MoreThe hottest market for multifamily homes is Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston-Auburn’s multifamily home market remains hot, with prices rising sharply as other locations around the state show signs of cooling.
Read MorePending sale of 25-unit Topsham apartment complex would strip affordability restrictions
Twenty-five apartments in Topsham could soon lose their affordability requirements, vexing affordable housing advocates who say the government should do
Read MoreAugusta, Waterville among top communities in state for rise in home sale prices
The two cities were among the top 10 in Maine, and the two most northern ones, for largest increase in
Read MoreAffordable housing complex for older adults in Augusta to start leasing in February
As construction on Senior Living at the Marketplace wraps up, leasing is expected to start for the affordable units targeted
Read MorePhillips discusses building at 15 Russell Street
PHILLIPS – A public informational meeting was held on Tuesday, January 24, to discuss the future of the town-owned property
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