housing Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Mortgage rates are rising, but the hot housing market is slow to cool

by Rachel Siegel The Washington Post May 3, 2022May 3, 2022

As the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, experts say there are some signs the market is responding. But there’s a long way to go.

Mainewhile: Housing solutions for New Mainers a top priority

by Heather D. Martin April 26, 2022April 25, 2022

In recent years, Maine has become a haven for people fleeing conflict and violence in their home nations. Naturally, it would be ideal if there simply were no wars or famines and no one ever in such a situation. However, life is often hard and so I think it is wonderful that we are offering […]

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Don’t count on a slowdown to make housing less costly

by Conor Sen Bloomberg Opinion April 26, 2022April 25, 2022

This would be a downturn engineered by the Fed, and rising mortgage rates in a tight market will generally just make buying a home more expensive.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Lewiston’s proposed shelter moratorium is unacceptable

by Carl L. Sheline Special to the Press Herald April 18, 2022April 18, 2022

Lewiston’s mayor calls opposition to efforts to help unhoused people ‘a waste of time.’

Business, Maine, News

With few houses and high prices, buying a Maine home is only getting harder

by Edward D. Murphy April 18, 2022April 18, 2022

Some towns have only a few homes available. Some buyers bid and bid and get outbid every time.

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

RSU 1 hands over old Morse High School building to Bath

by John Terhune April 6, 2022April 8, 2022

Bath officially took over the old high school building on April 1, 14 months after classes moved to a new $75 million school. Later this year, the city council will examine plans to repurpose the building into housing and a new fire station.

Business, Maine

Freeport plan would add neighborhood appeal to its downtown

by Hannah LaClaire April 4, 2022April 4, 2022

Town officials have hired a consultant and are holding public meetings on a downtown transformation plan that would add more housing and local businesses.