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PublishedNovember 16, 2022
Rent stabilization measures win in U.S. midterm election
Ballot measures to build more affordable housing and protect tenants from soaring rent increases were plentiful and fared well in last week’s midterm elections, including in Portland.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2022
As housing prices surge, rent control is back on the ballot nationwide
Supporters say rent control policies on the Nov. 8 ballot are the best short-term option to dampen rising rents and ensure vulnerable residents remain housed.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2022
Facing housing shortage, Bowdoinham brainstorms development ideas
The Bowdoinham Community Development Initiative invited affordable housing developers, planning board members and residents to discuss future housing options at a town forum.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2022
The Maine Millennial: Don’t blame people for trying to take housing into their own hands
Portland’s ballot questions on short-term rentals and tenant protections didn’t fall from the sky.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2022
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates up another quarter point
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the key 30-year rate climbed to 6.92% from 6.66% last week.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2022
MaineHousing halts rental assistance program
The agency is waiting to see if the federal government will approve additional funding.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2022
Reporting Aside: She found a home for her children in Etna, but struggles remain and winter awaits
Single working parent Kathy Cooper found a house to rent in the Penobscot County town of Etna for her and her four children after she received an eviction notice from her landlord in St. Albans, but the rental price is nearly twice what she paid before and the house needs a lot of attention, Amy Calder writes.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2022
Proposal for housing on Augusta’s Western Avenue approved, awarded 30-year tax break
Developer of Stevens Commons in Hallowell plans to build a 38-unit apartment building at 99 Western Ave. in Augusta.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2022
Waterville Planning Board approves changes to College Avenue housing project
Manor Gardens LLC made three changes to its development plans for the site of the former John Martin's Manor, including reducing one building by three units.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2022
Our View: Another summer tourism season shows value of good workers
Hospitality businesses are competing for workers from a limited pool. The ones that win will be the best position to thrive.
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