housing
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PublishedAugust 4, 2020
Wave of evictions expected as moratoriums end in many states
Housing advocates fear that they could see a wave of evictions in the coming months, as states end moratoriums put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2020
2020 the summer of booming home sales – and evictions
The affluent are taking advantage of the cheapest mortgage rates in history to buy bigger homes.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2020
Federal eviction moratorium ends this week, putting 12 million tenants at risk
Housing advocates are pressing Congress to help, but so far, a new relief bill being crafted by Senate Republicans doesn't address the issue.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2020
Wave of evictions expected as courts reopen, assistance and protections expire
Thousands of evictions could be filed when hearings resume Aug. 3, and the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition is building a database to help inform policymakers.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2020
Low-income Mainers barely hanging on to keep paying rent, research shows
Some are falling behind on other bills, using food pantries or relying on federal and state assistance, which experts say is not sustainable with financial aid programs set to expire.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2020
Our View: More federal aid needed to prevent widespread evictions
The steps taken so far have largely worked, but that help will come to an end soon unless Congress acts to support tenants and landlords.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2020
Portland to start providing rental assistance with $500,000 fund
Starting this month, the program offers residents who are struggling financially because of the pandemic as much as $2,500 to help cover rent and utilities.
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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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