An effort led by a Planning Board member looks to overturn the city’s decision on a proposed 35-unit affordable housing project.
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Real estate firm settles claim it denied housing in Manchester to families with children
Page Realty LLC and its rental agent, Ramona Venskus, will pay a total of $18,000 to settle allegations they violated the Fair Housing Act, according to federal housing officials.
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HUD charges Facebook with housing discrimination
Facebook charged with housing discrimination by HUD, which claims the social media company’s targeted ad platform violates the Fair Housing Act.
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Lewiston Planning Board recommends rezoning for 245-unit apartment complex
Residents were assured the rezoning is just the beginning of the process as developers seek to build housing catered to medical professionals.
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Downtown Lewiston housing development clears hurdle with initial council approval
The City Council gave initial approval Tuesday for contract rezoning that will make way for a 35-unit mixed-income housing development at Blake and Pine streets.
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Pair of developers betting big on Brunswick
Two local developers believe they can lure hundreds of Portland-area residents to the town’s former naval air base with the promise of affordable homes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Technology poised to change home-buying traditions
The advent of new software allows a homeowner to sell a home in a couple of days without any dickering – or Realtors.
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Government shutdown cited as factor in decline of Maine home sales
Home sales fell by 13 percent in January, while the median sale price remained the same compared with a year earlier.
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Bill to prohibit Maine communities from banning short-term rentals draws fire
Opponents at a State House hearing say preventing towns and cities from enacting rules governing short-term rentals would be an overreach of state authority.
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Democrat’s bill offers incentive for developers to build affordable housing
The legislation’s sponsor acknowledges that even the $80 million effort won’t meet the state’s ‘immense need.’