housing
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2024
Millennials have found a way to buy houses: Living with mom and dad
The share of first-time buyers who lived rent-free as adults before buying their own homes has risen, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2023
Biddeford’s Five Points Shopping Center to become entertainment complex
The developer had proposed housing there, something the city sorely needs. But this plan, which will include indoor golf, pickleball, bowling and more, presents a different opportunity, he said.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2023
Bowdoin College offering employees up to $50,000 in forgivable loans to buy homes
The program, believed to be the first of its kind in Maine, is part of a trend of employers considering big perks to attract and retain employees in a challenging housing market.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2023
Augusta Housing seeks to address housing shortage with 3 projects
Planning is underway on 3 projects to provide more housing in Augusta, though none are expected to be ready before 2025.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2023
Portland-based developer to turn historic Skowhegan property into workforce apartments
Brian Eng, who has taken up a special interest in the region over the past three years, is planning to convert his Airbnb at 31 Court St. into five long-term rentals.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2023
New Westbrook City Council president creates housing committee
David Morse is unanimously elected to lead the council, replacing Anna Turcotte, who is the new vice president.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2023
Board tables preliminary approval for first phase of Gorham project
The Gorham Planning Board said it needs more information before taking a first vote on 43 homes proposed for the village.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2023
$35 million Waterville housing project slated to launch next year
Head of Falls Village is expected to include two buildings with 18 workforce and 45 market-rate apartments on the corner of Front and Temple streets in downtown Waterville.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2023
Auburn Housing Authority sued in federal court for discrimination
The Maine Human Rights Commission has said the family filing suit was discriminated against after complaining about living conditions.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2023
Housing project at former Waterville mill moves forward after developer secures financing
North River Co. plans to transform the former Lockwood Mill at 6 Water St. into 65 affordable apartments and some commercial space as part of the $40 million project.
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