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housing

Published
July 4, 2017

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.
Published
July 2, 2017

Buying into a low-energy subdivision may be too costly for some

Visions of an energy-efficient development shift as buyers balk at the price tag.
Published
June 29, 2017

Our View: Housing crunch can reward bad landlords

A recent incident in Portland shows how tenants too poor to complain are easy prey.
Published
June 26, 2017

Developers have some imaginative ideas for city-owned land in Bayside

Portland officials release details of proposals by 9 of 11 developers who are bidding to redevelop about 4 acres that used to house the Public Works Department.
Published
June 26, 2017

Portland’s tight housing market puts low-income renter in bind

Margaret Peters scrambled to find housing in 2015 after her landlord evicted her to make renovations. Now she's facing eviction – and poor prospects – again.

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Published
June 19, 2017

Maine Voices: Those who support existing zoning rules shouldn’t be called obstructionists

This is not the same as opposing projects that are permitted by current zoning regulations.
Published
June 15, 2017

Our View: Gov. LePage wins bond fight, but Maine seniors will suffer

Despite voters' and legislators' overwhelming support, $15 million targeted for affordable housing and weatherization will go unspent.
Published
June 6, 2017

Portland to unveil affordable, energy-efficient apartments

Bayside Anchor's 45 apartments are rented and the project will be celebrated at a grand opening Wednesday.
Published
May 25, 2017

Commentary: Portland’s skyrocketing rents, rising property taxes are soaring concerns

Portland should look hard at the targeted tax relief program that works effectively in Scarborough.
Published
May 19, 2017

Our View: Tycoon’s avocado economics lesson is a hard one to swallow

A well-publicized sermon about millennials' free-spending brunches ignores far greater obstacles to young people's financial security.