HUD secretary Ben Carson’s response to a lack of housing is to triple rents for the very poorest Americans.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
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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Posted inBusiness
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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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?
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inMaine, News
Land trust builds a new look for Waterville housing
The Waterville Community Land Trust is preparing its first home for an income-eligible family.
Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
New 18-unit building in Portland designed to house low-income veterans
Thomas Heights is named after Thomas Ptacek, a local advocate for homeless veterans.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Urgent action needed to address the affordable housing crisis in Portland
A new coalition supports a temporary cap on rent increases and a six-month ban on no-cause evictions.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Forced part-time work a growing economic reality
As the percentage of Mainers in retail and other service jobs increases, state programs should adapt.