A moratorium on certain pandemic-related evictions has been imposed through the end of the year, but many say further congressional action is needed to address the threat of mass homelessness.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Housing advocates laud eviction ban, but say rental assistance needed
Between 2015 and 2019, Androscoggin County had the second highest five-year average of eviction filings in Maine.
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Posted inBusiness
2020 the summer of booming home sales – and evictions
The affluent are taking advantage of the cheapest mortgage rates in history to buy bigger homes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Wave of evictions expected as courts reopen, assistance and protections expire
Thousands of evictions could be filed when hearings resume Aug. 3, and the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition is building a database to help inform policymakers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Low-income Mainers barely hanging on to keep paying rent, research shows
Some are falling behind on other bills, using food pantries or relying on federal and state assistance, which experts say is not sustainable with financial aid programs set to expire.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Restricted due to pandemic, evictions could resume next month in Maine
Central Maine landlords say their inability to evict nonpaying tenants has left them holding big bills.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
As hurricane season begins, state regulator urges Mainers to buy flood insurance
Maine Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa said scientists are predicting an increase in the number and severity of hurricanes and major storms this year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Highland Green 55-and-older community in Topsham expanding
The project includes a $1.5 million expansion of an existing road to access the new apartments and future neighborhoods.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Wondering if you can skip your mortgage payment? You’re not alone.
While borrowers with government-backed mortgages can pause payments for at least six months under the CARES Act, many with private loans have been receiving mixed messages.
Posted inBethel, Business, News
A $10 million condo complex planned in Bethel
The 38 units could be under construction later this year not far from the former train station.