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affordable housing

Published
November 8, 2018

Americans migrating from coast to ‘secondary’ cities

People are being drawn by a lower cost of living, lighter tax burden, job growth and a better chance to buy a home they can afford.
Published
September 6, 2018

In some cities, a latte means a corresponding rise in housing costs

When coffee giant Starbucks colonizes a neighborhood, home prices tend to jump.
Published
August 20, 2018

Interactive map: See where Portland’s 744 registered short-term rental properties are

In parts of Munjoy Hill, one in every 20 housing units is registered with the city as a short-term rental property.
Published
August 8, 2018

Our View: Federal housing policies make a bad situation worse

HUD secretary Ben Carson's response to a lack of housing is to triple rents for the very poorest Americans.
Published
July 13, 2017

Interactive: See where Portland has added over 1,400 new homes since 2010

Construction activity peaked in 2017, but the city still gained over 300 new homes in 2018.

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Published
July 4, 2017

Construction industry unable to gain traction as homebuilding falls

Spending in the U.S. was flat in May despite expectations of a rebound, and housing starts fell for the third straight month.
Published
November 16, 2016

Maine Voices: Tiny condos, apartments fit the big picture of Portland’s housing needs

So how about giving developers incentives to build small units that many folks so desire?
Published
August 29, 2016

Maine Voices: Strimling’s housing proposals seem more political than practical

Portland's mayor is misguided on credit checks and rent control, a longtime landlord argues.
Published
July 9, 2016

Land trust builds a new look for Waterville housing

The Waterville Community Land Trust is preparing its first home for an income-eligible family.
Published
July 5, 2016

Advocates push for $15 million voter-approved senior housing bond

The immediate need for at least 9,000 apartments for low-income older Mainers has resulted in a stalemate between Republican Gov. Paul LePage and his Democratic adversaries.