Both sales and prices rose in April, according to the Maine Association of Realtors.
Hannah LaClaire
Staff Writer
Hannah is the housing reporter at the Portland Press Herald, covering all aspects of Maine’s housing crisis -- real estate and development, home ownership and rental issues and the lack of both affordability and availability. Before joining the Press Herald in 2021, Hannah covered the town of Brunswick for The Times Record. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running and weekends up at camp. She lives in Springvale with her husband and daughter, their dog and two tuxedo cats.
Posted inCommunity, News
Is a Portland rule requiring affordable units slowing down real housing growth?
A 10-year retrospective on the city’s inclusionary zoning policy requiring large developments to have a percentage of affordable units suggests stricter regulations stalled production. Councilors will now consider scaling back.
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Posted inMaine, News
ADU construction in Maine hasn’t matched interest, despite best efforts
The state has aggressively loosened zoning restrictions to encourage accessory dwelling units, but cost and a lack of awareness are slowing the uptake.
Posted inMaine, News
Who is building ADUs in Maine? Here’s a closer look at 3 examples
For retirees looking to downsize, adult children who can’t afford other options and homeowners who want to earn rental income, accessory dwelling units fill varied needs.
Posted inMaine, News
How a landmark 2022 law set the stage for increased interest in ADUs in Maine
As the state has confronted a sustained housing crisis, accessory dwelling units have emerged as part of the solution.
Posted inMaine, News
Is Portland throwing away an opportunity (zone)?
Gov. Janet Mills will soon designate 25 zones across the state as part of a federal program, but Maine’s biggest city has made clear it’s not interested.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News
Portland approved a record-high number of housing units in 2025. Developers completed far fewer.
The city’s annual housing report reflects high hopes and less follow-through.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Which housing bills will, won’t or might become law in Maine this year
State legislators weighed in on changes to funding for affordable housing, mobile home parks, construction costs and modular housing in 2026.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine home sales, prices stayed level in March
Both sales and prices last month were unchanged from March 2025.
Posted inMaine, News
Fix for gray area in Maine’s modular housing industry dies, leaving uncertainty
A bill to fix an ‘arcane’ code issue in modular housing development failed in committee last month, putting nearly 250 units in limbo and threatening the growing momentum around multifamily modular housing.