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PublishedJune 23, 2022
Many Portland area residents would need to double their income to afford a home
A new Harvard University report illustrates the growing affordability struggle for both homebuyers and renters across the country and in Maine.
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PublishedMay 30, 2022
Libbytown complex with affordable housing wins approval
About half of the 120 units in Dougherty Commons in Portland will be part of a cooperative housing model in which residents will jointly own and manage the property.
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PublishedMay 23, 2022
Longtime renters at Wells motel fighting eviction
A judge has granted Pine Tree Legal's request for a restraining order, preventing the Majestic Regency Resort in Wells from evicting 10 renters who were told last week they had days to move out or face arrest.
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PublishedMay 19, 2022
Rent increases at South Portland apartment complex prompt call for temporary eviction moratorium
City officials are considering the request from lawmakers and community groups and also have planned a workshop on rent stabilization in response to the concerns of tenants at Redbank Village Apartments.
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PublishedMay 15, 2022
For asylum seekers in a city with a housing crunch, finding apartments is not easy
It can take many months to find landlords who will take their vouchers and rents they can afford.
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PublishedMay 15, 2022
Some of Maine’s seasonal businesses are going to extremes to house workers
Tourism-reliant businesses are renting out hotel rooms and private residences to staff, and a few are even building new housing for their seasonal workforce.
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PublishedApril 27, 2022
New Maine law increases units allowed on housing lots
It comes at a time of rising home prices and long waitlists for people seeking affordable apartments.
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PublishedApril 14, 2022
Maine House passes bill to boost state’s housing supply
Speaker Ryan Fecteau hails the bill as a 'huge step' toward meeting the state's housing needs even though it has been scaled back to address concerns over local control of land use.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2022
Mortgage rates spike to highs not seen in nearly three years
According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average jumped to 4.16% with an average 0.8 point.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2022
Legislative panel approves scaled-back affordable housing bill
Housing reformers and home-rule defenders struggled to find middle ground on Maine's affordability crisis.
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