housing
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PublishedJune 18, 2020
U.S. mortgage rates fall; benchmark 30-year at all-time low of 3.13%
The average rate on the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage eased to 2.58 percent from 2.62 percent.
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PublishedJune 2, 2020
As hurricane season begins, state regulator urges Mainers to buy flood insurance
Maine Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa said scientists are predicting an increase in the number and severity of hurricanes and major storms this year.
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PublishedJune 1, 2020
Highland Green 55-and-older community in Topsham expanding
The project includes a $1.5 million expansion of an existing road to access the new apartments and future neighborhoods.
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PublishedMay 6, 2020
Maine agencies awarded $2.5 million to fight outbreaks in public housing
The federal aid is intended to help 19 Maine housing authorities prevent, prepare for and respond to COVID-19 outbreaks in public housing.
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PublishedMay 2, 2020
Wondering if you can skip your mortgage payment? You’re not alone.
While borrowers with government-backed mortgages can pause payments for at least six months under the CARES Act, many with private loans have been receiving mixed messages.
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PublishedApril 28, 2020
Council offers incentive to convert short-term rentals to year leases
In an effort to open up the rental market to those in need, up to 25 short-term rental owners in Portland would receive $1,000 if they lease their units for at least a year.
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PublishedApril 20, 2020
Our View: Poverty is harmful, in and out of widespread emergencies
Robust assistance programs are needed now, and after the outbreak goes away.
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PublishedApril 12, 2020
Our View: Renters need relief in COVID crisis
Thousands of Mainers could lose their homes if the government does not pay their rent.
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PublishedApril 7, 2020
Small businesses seek rent and eviction freezes as crisis costs mount
Maine small business owners are in anxious talks with landlords as they seek to buy time until they can reopen and restore cash flow.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2020
Another View: Maine landlords also suffer in COVID-19 disruption
With the courts closed, property owners cannot get the relief that they need and are entitled to by law.
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